CAMDEN — It took some time, and requiredfour Camden firefighters crawling through a dark basement crawl space near Camden Harbor at 2 a.m., but the source of smoke that drew Camden, Hope,…
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CAMDEN — Following a two-hour public hearing about allowing marijuana retail stores in specific Camden zoning districts, the Select Board voted 4 to 1 March 21 to let the voters decide the outcome…
VASSALBORO — Robert Wyman Jordan, lovingly known as Bob, Bobby and Hippie, passed away on March 3, 2023 at his home in Vassalboro, Maine with his fiancé, Elise Marshall, and her daughter Shelby by…
DURHAM, Connecticut — On March 11, 2023, Pamela (Harrington) Ober, 79, formerly of Rockland, passed away peacefully after a long illness. Born November 4, 1943, in Rockland, she was the daughter…
UPDATE (March 22): A Rockland man who backed into a home on Knott Street Saturday evening, March 18, made his initial appearance in Knox County Court March 22.
Christopher Barnes, 37, is…
ROCKLAND — Arlene M. (Bartlett) Wakeman, 98, wife of the late Rev. Walter B. Wakeman, entered her heavenly home March 14, 2023. Born in Augusta, November 22, 1924, she was the daughter of Perley N…
AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, has introduced LD 588, “An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program,” before…
CUMBERLAND — The Maine Sports Hall of Fame will induct 10 individuals in a ceremony at the Merrill Auditorium on October 29.
“I am very proud of our diversity in terms of geography and the…
If approved, warrant article for June Town Meeting to be drafted
CAMDEN — The Select Board in Camden will hold a public hearing March 21 on amending its ordinances that would allow retail marijuana stores in specific districts. If the board finds in favor of…
ROCKLAND — Paul Luttrell, 81, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Portland, April 26, 1941, he was the son of Eugene and Adelaide (Flaherty)…
BELFAST — Waldo County Sheriff Jason Trundy has reported that there have recently been a number of promotions at the Department…
40-year-old Matthew Plummer was arrested and charged early this morning by the State Police tactical team and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a standoff on…
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I have written previously about the age-old divide in this little town. In early days it was Ducktrap against Canaan — those deeded land on the coast due to merit or connections, versus the plucky…
As the Maine high school basketball season has come to a close, First National Bank is pleased to report the successful results of their signature athletic programming sponsorship…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 10-17.
Belfast
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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 13-17.
Appleton
Town of Appleton to David Flanagan.
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culvert collapse forced 11-mile detour
JEFFERSON — The Maine Department of Transportation reopened Route 17 in Jefferson to traffic, Friday, March 17, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The road had been closed east of Route…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 9-15.
Cheryl Briggs, 56, of Belfast,…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 23 - March 11.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction,…
ROCKLAND — Ruth Barlow Stevens, 85, died with her son Wayne Hooper and son-in-law David Hooper by her side at the Sussman House, in Rockport, as the sun was rising Friday morning, February 3, 2023…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 10-16.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
A GoFundMe for family has been created
Update (March 23): According to Appleton Fire Chief Prent Marriner, an investigation by the Fire Marshal’s confirmed that the fire began with an electrical problem in one of the bedrooms…
VINALHAVEN — No injuries were reported, and minor damage resulted from a motor vehicle accident in Vinalhaven, March 14, involving a school bus and a private vehicle. The sound of the impact,…
CAMDEN — On the day of March 9, 2023, Robert A. Huckle passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Bob was born to Beverly and Vincent Huckle on June 30, 1939, in Potsdam, New York…
CAMDEN — Robert Alton Brawn, 72, went to with the Lord on March 9, 2023, following a brief illness. He was residing in the loving care of very special people at Rosewood Cottage in Damariscotta.…
ROCKLAND — On Friday, March 10, Johanna Gurschick Morrison passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones.
Johanna was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1932 at home…
CAMDEN — Arlene Dorothea (Watts) Leach, known to everyone as "Auntie," passed away suddenly on March 4, 2023 at Pen Bay Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Karlo, and…
KNOX COUNTY — Some warming centers have been open to the public today during regular business hours as storm crews continue to restore power to the region.
A March 14 - 15 nor’easter…
Fall enrollment is underway at Seaside Village Preschool in Camden. The school will be hosting and enrollment open house Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m.-noon.
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Hail To The Rad Kids: Met Ian Norwood
BELFAST—The age-old advice for writers has always been, “Write what you know.”
So, we’ll get into why 11-year-old Ian Norwood would start his short story, “The Greatest Weapon,” with two…
Bob Trapani’s ‘Gleams and Whispers’ approaches lighthouses with an artistic lens
CAMDEN—Lighthouses and lobster. That’s what Maine is known for, right?
While they may seem utilitarian to Mainers who’ve grown up with them, a new book is determined to find beauty in the…
Town offices are closed today, March 15, 2023; however, the Planning Board meeting will take place, as scheduled, in person this evening at 5 p.m. The meeting will be…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has ordered nine new vehicles in the last two years and only received one. On March 6, Chief Deputy Rand Maker told county commissioners he expects to receive…
The days of creative scheduling due to short-staffing may be over for Lincoln County Communications Center Director Tara Doe. On Feb. 21, county commissioners approved hiring three new full-time…
The Searsport Town Office will be closed today. This is due in part to the storm clean up and staffing issues.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience and will be open tomorrow,” according to…
- Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed today, March 15, 2023.
closures/delayed starts continue into Wednesday
With a winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices…
Stay away from downed lines. No line is safe to touch, ever
MIDCOAST – Knox andLincoln and Waldo counties are suffering widespread power outages as of 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 14. Firefighters are responding to down wires and trees crossing the roads, while…
OWLS HEAD — Richard ‘Dick’ Wellington, Jr., 70, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, January 10, 1953,…
ROCKLAND — Ronald L. Kresge, 77, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born March 23, 1945 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania…
FRIENDSHIP — Wayne Stillman Havener passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born November 17, 1929, to Stillman Havener and Edith (Winchenbach) Havener. He attended Friendship School until 10 th…
There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, which is located behind the Fire Station, starting today at …
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, via Zoom.
The agenda will feature State Sen. Cameron Reny (…
Maine lobster businesses and industry trade associations today…
AUGUSTA — Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, recently introduced a bill to help ensure that savings generated in the event that Mainers approve a measure to establish a large consumer-owned utility (…
BELFAST — Frederic G. Wheeler, 88 of Belfast, passed away on March 10, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born on April 8, 1934 in Camden, Maine the son of Walter and Myrtle (Phillips)…
Nomination papers are now available at the Rockport Town Office for prospective candidates planning to run for seats on municipal boards and committees.
The following…
