BELFAST — Twelve of the 13 Waldo County residents who have been counted by the Maine CDC in the COVID-19 death toll were tied to the Tall Pines Retirement and Healthcare Community in Belfast…
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THOMASTON — Andrew J. Robinson, 54, died unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Born February 3, 1966, in Rockland, to Richard R. Robinson and Deborah Mitchell, Andy was…
ROCKLAND — Two people were transported to a local hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were riding in landed on its side.
Just before 6:30 a.m., May 3, Rockland police, fire…
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity from April 3-May 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven…
Pandemic forces organizers to take a different route to celebrate rural life
UNITY — One of Maine’s favorite agricultural events, the Common Ground Fair, will be going virtual this September.
The…
“Wash, wash, wash. Clean, clean, clean.”
That is Gail Varga’s mantra as Coastal Opportunities navigates the unique challenges of housing adults with intellectual disabilities during the…
‘Meet me on Main Street’
ROCKLAND – Outdoor seating flowing into the street, art displays along the center line, musicians, children’s activities, neighborly socialization at a distance, and for many, a creative lure…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 5, an additional four COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 61.
Two of the individuals…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 5, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state,…
FRIENDSHIP — Teresa A. Gamage, 62, died at her home surrounded by her loving family in Friendship on May 3, 2020.
Teresa was born November 18, 1957, in Rockland, to Donald and Janet (…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from April 20-24 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
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Jennifer B. Wickenden to Thomas…
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & RegattaTM has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic in hopes that we would be able to safely host all the activities that lead up to our annual events in…
CUSHING — Willard H. Payson, Jr., 92, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine, after a short illness. Will Payson was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 21…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 4, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,205 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state,…
One surveys members, another offers alternative plan
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is asking its business members to take a survey about Gov. Janet…
Camden-Rockport K-8 Superintendent Maria Libby submitted the following May 4:
It has been several months since I’ve provided a community update on the middle school project and I…
seclusion at Ducktrap .... drama, too ..... new shorefront park
Wally, an elementary school teacher, worked summers, the first several years of our marriage, at Camden Hills State Park, where he manned the booth at the entrance. Doing 16-hour shifts he had…
Event organizer Ashlee Lowery announced Sunday, May 3 that the 35th annual Charles Begin Memorial Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races, scheduled for June 20, will be canceled this year, in…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 3, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 57.
The individual was a resident…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 3, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,185 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 16-27.
Marion Hustus, 35, of…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 23 - April 3.
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 14-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 14…
Charlene Ludwig Moody, 80, passed away peacefully from complication of dementia on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Charlene was the daughter of Charles and Lois Ludwig of Washington, Maine.…
UPDATE (5/2, 5:52 p.m.): Jacqueline Reed was located safe today after being unaccounted for since Tuesday, the Maine State Police said.
She was…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 2, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 56.
The individual was a resident of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 2, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,152 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine higher education institutions will receive an additional $2,947,301 in funding through the CARES Act, according to a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than $130 million will be allocated to 121 rural health care providers such as hospitals, clinics and community health centers across the state through the CARES Act…
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It’s hard to believe that Maine, once the 19th century pearl-clutcher of New England responsible for enacting Prohibition before any other state, has relaxed its alcohol mandates during the COVID-…
BELFAST — Phyllis J. (Barry) Small, 84, of Belfast, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020 and reunited with her beloved husband and siblings.
Phyllis was born September 10, 1935 in…
Since the emergence of COVID-19, most vacation travel has come to a halt, with countless cancellations of flights, cruises, lodging, and other…
BELFAST — Earl C. Dow, 87, of Searsport and Tall Pines of Belfast, passed away April 20, 2020 in Belfast.
He was born in Albion, Maine on May 15, 1932 to Wilbur and Beulah (…
As Maine enters Stage 1 of the Governor’s Restarting Maine’s Economy Plan today, Governor Janet Mills delivered a statement May 1 during Maine CDC’s daily briefing.
The full…
Updated with more closings and openings
This list was created in March, 2020 when Gov. Mills’ Executive Orders prohibited dine-in service, which prompted eating and drinking establishments to either close or come up with more creative…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 1, an additional two COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 55.
Below is a table of all the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 1, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,123 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the state…
AUGUSTA — Drug overdose deaths increased in 2019, according to Maine’s Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, who said that the report is a reminder that…
On April 6, the League of Women Voters of Maine joined 12 other advocacy organizations committed to protecting the safety of voters, poll location…
UNION — After running away from Union Common and Depot Street in Union, Kona, a 1-year-old Malinois, was found, alive and with minor injuries.
He had been hit by a truck and took off. But…
The Maine Department of Labor is asking self-employed individuals seeking to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance follow a filing schedule to help reduce internet traffic to the site when…
The Rockport Public Library construction project is moving along. This report is for the period ending 4-24-2020. To see an archive of all previous…
WARREN — Barbara Lynne Dyer, 63, passed away on April 28, 2020 at her home in Warren, surrounded by her family. A full obituary will be posted as soon as available.
Halls of…
Brian Leonard, of Camden, is hoping his inflatable dinghy will be returned Marine Park at Rockport Harbor so that he can get ready for boating season.
Last fall, he was undergoing daily…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 30, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 53.
The individual, a woman in her…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 30, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,095 cases confirmed across the state.
Across…
Maine Experiencing Home Gardening Boom during Coronavirus Lockdown
UNION—Sarah Hewitt, and her business partner, Graham Raymond, owners of the Victory Hemp LLC, are like all farmers struggling under the Covid-19 crisis, these days. Earlier this month, the USDA…
In order to open whether May 1 or in a later phase, Maine businesses must commit to complying with the requirements of these checklists by filling out a…
Since March 15, DOL has paid over $200 million in benefits to eligible Mainers
AUGUSTA – Last week, approximately 7,400 new individuals filed for unemployment benefits. This is the lowest number of initial claims in the last six weeks, but the level remains…
ROCKLAND — Sue Ellen Gerrish, 88, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport after a long battle with illness.
Born in 1932 to Jack and Bess Winer Tucker, Sue grew…
