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Mid-Coast Solid Waste will have a two hour delay today, March 1, 2023, opening at 10 a.m.

 

ROCKLAND — Rockland firefighters found fire in a wall of a furniture business, March 1, after a water flow alarm alert was passed along to 911 dispatch from a remote security company at…

There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington St., from 6 p.m., Tuesday night, February…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Donna Watts Johnson, of Tenants Harbor, on February 19, 2023, at the age of 84. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband…

UNION — Under a cold winter sky, protesters convened Saturday, Feb. 25, in a field at Pour Farm in Union, approximately three miles from the land where Canadian company…

County Commissioners authorized Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission to seek a Maine Sea Grant to partner with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other partners focusing on…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 20-24.   

Camden

Sarah C. Gregg and Sarah C. Jones to Sarah C. Gregg…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 15-22.

Belfast

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Last Monday was a holiday. Presidents Day. My wife’s employer gave her the day off, and my employer, me, decided I also needed a day off. Being self employed has its benefits. But when I arranged…

BELFAST — The streets of Belfast were filled with visitors bundled up against the cold day in order to participate in the the third…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 13-17.   

Appleton

Suzette L. Gilbert to Samuel M. Kiley and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 16-22. 

Alison Trask, 45, of Palmyra,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 15-23. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

THOMASTON — Carmen Ellis Norton, 75, died at home, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with her husband at her side.

Born in Bangor, December 12, 1947, she was the daughter of Lewis and Marion…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 6-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…

Press release

Augusta, MAINE – The Governor’s Energy Office today released the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, a stakeholder-driven…

Press release

Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation…

Feb. 27 meeting

ROCKLAND — “Something could be installed tomorrow and no one has to tell the City,” said Councilor Sarah Austin. “That’s my concern.”

At a Feb. 13 vote of four to one, with Councilor Nicole…

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland recommences its city-wide parking ban in Rockland Thursday night, at 8 p.m. The order will continue until 9 a.m., Friday morning, Feb. 24, 2023.

This ban is…

The Warren Town Office will open at noon today, Feb. 23.

Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed ALL DAY February 23, due to winter storm.…

 ROCKLAND – Ruth E. Batty, 92, died peacefully, following an extended decline due to dementia, Friday, February 17, 2023 at Knox Center for Long Term…

With a significant storm arriving this evening, Feb. 22, that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet and create hazardous road conditions across…

A Maine man is in custody on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his alleged actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021,…

VASSALBORO — Beverly A. Perry, age 86, died Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Oak Grove Center in Waterville following a long illness. She was born in Waterville, Maine on December 24, 1936, a…

There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, from 1 a.m. Thursday morning, February 23, to 6 a.m., Saturday…

The winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to accept their winnings through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments, LLC.

The winner chose the…

BELFAST — A Hampden man was arrested Feb. 21, in relation to an overnight break-in at Belfast’s Tire Warehouse, according to a media release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier.

Tyler…

Delores (Surek) Merry, 91, of Belfast, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on February 19, 2023. She was born to Peter and Lillian (Reynolds) Surek in Rockland, April 18, 1931.…

ROCKPORT  —  Winnie Heath Snow, 100, formerly of Bay View Street in Camden, died on February 8, 2023 at the…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 7-14. 

Belfast

Alys O. and Michael A. Hickox to Hickox Joint…

VINALHAVEN — Clarence “Cap” Walter Conway, 87, died on January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his devoted family of caregivers. Born in Vinalhaven on November 18, 1935, he was the son of Max…

Solar Farm for Airport a, “go”

ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioners met via Zoom Tuesday, February 14. Agenda items included setting the county's mil rate for 2023. County Administrator Andrew Hart cited the mil rate at .…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 6-10.   

Appleton

Lori Richter and Kent Richter to Alyson Goldstein,…

UNITY — John Foster Hall, 80, of Unity died February 17, 2023 at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield.

John was born on January 13, 1943 to Clayton and Bernice (Foster) Hall. He grew…

 SOUTH THOMASTON — Alton S. Hilchey, 71, died at his home, after a period of declining health. Born in Rockland, May 16, 1951, he was the son of Gerald L…

Charles Edward Gilmore, 75, of Searsport, completed his journey on this earth on February 8, 2023.  His time began on April 16, 1947, the son of Alton and Gladys (Dunbar) Gilmore. 

He was a…

John Howard Larrabee II, 23, of Knox, Maine, became heaven's newest angel on February 03, 2023, when he lost his battle with mental illness.

John grew up in Belmont, Maine, where he…

Eileen (Marchant) York, 87, died at her home on February 10, 2023. 
 
Eileen was born on February 10, 1936 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to Chester Everett and Evelyn Bernice…

ROCKLAND — Milton “Francis” Eaton, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters at his home, February 14, 2023. Born in Sedgwick, May 19, 1928, he was the…

BELFAST — A Knox man will spend four years six months in prison after being sentenced on charges across six separate cases in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 10. All of the events took place…

ROCKLAND — The U.S. Border Patrol detained seven foreign individuals Saturday for possible theft of merchandise from the Home Depot store in Rockland.

Rockland police were called to the…

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On a foggy morning in October, 2012, somewhere between 100 and 200 townspeople gathered in Lincolnville Center. Actual numbers vary, but…

KENNEBUNK — Deanne L. Wigglesworth, age 58, passed away Wednesday, February 15 at home in West Kennebunk. She was born May 23, 1964 in Natick, Massachusetts to Charles (Ed) Sr. and Mary Ellen (…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 9-15. 

Leroy D. Malcolm Jr., 40, of…

‘When issued a criminal summons, the juvenile tore it up in front of officers and walked away, while making it clear he did not have any concern for his actions or the juvenile court system.’

Interim Deputy Chief Gaylor and the Rockland Police Department provided an update of their most recent dealings with a certain group of juveniles. According to Police, the juveniles know that…

AUGUSTA — Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, introduced LD 70, An Act to Eliminate the Cap on Retirement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Made, before the…

ROCKPORT — Winnie Francis (Health) Snow, 100, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home in Rockport. 

A complete obituary will be published later and private family services will be…

WISCASSET — Patricia Louiza Jarrett, 79, beloved wife of Stephen Jarrett, Sr., died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Born April 8, 1943 in…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 6-16. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…