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Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield

CAMDEN — Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield, 77, of Camden, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, in Rockport after a brief illness.

Knox County courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 4-15.

Firefighters and Central Maine Power reps assess the remnants of a broken utility pole at Ingraham Drive and Bayside, in Owls Head. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Much of Downtown Main Street in Rockland and points south fell into darkness for approximately 40 minutes, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. However, the cause was not due to any Rockland incident.

supporting state workforce needs while also advancing the System’s goal of doubling its output of engineering and computing graduates
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ORONO — Consistent with a commitment to grow Maine’s engineering and computing workforce and overall economy, University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees approved…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…

Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi

THOMASTON — Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully with her husband of sixty years by her side on November 16 at her home after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s.…

The 'Hunger Hill' author's tips on plot, character, Maine, and AI
Author Philip C. Baker chats with a festivalgoer at Maine Author's Publishing's Book Festival. Photo courtesy Maine Author's Publishing

For National November Writing Month, we turn to Philip C. Baker, author of Hunger Hill, a crime thriller set in Maine.…

Celjeta "Jeta" Bixhaku, former Rockport police officer and now a new patrol officer at the Rockland Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Rockport Police Department)

ROCKPORT/ROCKLAND — In the ongoing…

Hilary Carr Jones

CAMDEN — Hilary Carr Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2024, in Camden, Maine, at the…

Belinda A. Chapman

SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, of South Thomaston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by her loving family.

Born…

'Potential here for meaningful consequences for how Rockport funds wastewater treatment'
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CAMDEN — Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, a small group of Camden and Rockport will gather in Camden Town Manager Audra Caler's office to advance the wastewater interests of both towns.

It has…

Sunset

Most mornings, as soon as the sun rises enough, I let my little Belladonna out of the crate where the insecure little rescue pup prefers to sleep. After feeding her and her big brother and…

including Belfast and Warren residents
(Photo by Santiago Durango)

AUGUSTA — Maine School of Science and Mathematics students excelled at this year’s Maine Youth in Government program, held in Augusta over the Veterans' Day…

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Governor Janet Mills announced November 15, 2024, that Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (DPFR) Anne Head will retire at…

supports easing housing development costs
Rockport

ROCKPORT — At its regularly scheduled Nov. 12 meeting, the Rockport Select Board approved a Samoset Resort sewer fee abatement, heard about the town’s requirement to produce another report to the…

Agreement signed for Schooner 'Mercantile' to winter-over in Camden Harbor
Camden, from Mt. Battie

CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board…

Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine has selected a new buyer for the Hutchinson Center following a repeat of a request for proposals in October.

Waldo Community Action Partners plans…

Albert E. Colson, Sr.

ROCKLAND — Albert E. Colson, Sr., 84, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pen Bay Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Rockland on March 23, 1940, he was one of…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 8-16.

August H. Vishweger II, 34, of Frankfort, probation violation in Searsport June 5,…

A control room above a kiln at Robbins Lumber is gutted by fire Nov. 16, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

SEARSMONT — Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont, is without one of its control rooms after a fire Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2024. The room, which operates one of two kilns on the side of the property…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 4-8…

Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr., aged 74, passed away on October 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Born on July 11, 1950, Doug…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 8-15.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 1-13.

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

The building where Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 29 - Aug. 2.

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Fern L.M. Healy to…

Mr. Wat's popular Thai rice and noodles dishes are back on the menu
The Ruklittikul family. Photo by Kay Stephens

ROCKLAND—Spice Pizzeria, which reopened mid-September in its new Rockland location, is hitting its stride.

Aphiwat Ruklittikul (Mr. Wat), who formerly owned Mr. Wat's in Rockport, took a…

Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr.

WALDOBORO — Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr., 88, of Waldoboro, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 20,…

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ROCKPORT — Carolee M. Hyssong, age 98, died November 10, 2024, six days short of her 99th birthday.

Born in St. George, November 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Gladys L.…

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THOMASTON - Anthony Leo, who had been placed on unpaid administrative leave in October 2023 as the chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services departments in Thomaston pending an…

Violet Boggs Martin

On October 20, 2024, in God’s embrace and with the love of her dedicated family in her heart, Violet Boggs Martin concluded her journey on this earth.

Born February 28, 1935 to Leland and…

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PALERMO — A driver is in critical condition following a Nov. 12, crash, which occured in Palermo, according to a media report from Waldo County Sheriff's Lieutenant Cody Laite. 

Axiom Technologies partners with Pioneer Consulting and SubCom for island broadband
Isle au Haut

Isle Au Haut installed its first subsea telecommunications cable Sunday, Nov. 10, establishing broadband access for the year-round island community.

The 10km submarine cable connects Isle…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 4-10.

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

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ROCKPORT — Jane T. Frantz, 76, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on October 15, 2024. Born December 20, 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late William O. Tracy Jr. and Isabel Curry…

Tess Joanne Reidy

VINALHAVEN — Tess Joanne Reidy passed peacefully in the arms of her family on November 9th at 8 o’clock in the morning.

Born in Rockport, June 21, 2003, Tess fought her entire life against…

Rebekah's ex made her cast her eyes downward when she was out in public with him. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Why don't they leave? This is…

Nov. 12 meeting
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LINCOLNVILLE — The Select Board in Lincolnville will consider approval of a Pre-K outside classroom on municipal land, how to resolve concerns about noise on Greenacre Road, a proposed land use…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 1 - Oct. 31. 

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

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court 

Leroy D. Malcolm Jr., 42, of Waterboro, probation violation in Burnham Aug. 3, 2019, nine…

Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall

CUSHING – Helena M. ‘Lena’ Randall, 93, passed peacefully, Friday, November 8, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Born in Rockland, July 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Freeland…

Select Board Nov. 12 meeting
Rockport Town Office

ROCKPORT — When the Rockport Select Board convenes Nov. 12, members will consider three sewer fee abatement applications, a request to install a pump station on Route 1 by a commercial building…

Sunrise

I have thought long and hard about what I would write in this week’s column. It certainly has been a week. For some, a reason for celebration, for others a serious disappointment, followed…

Solar array in Lincolnville (Image courtesy CamdenCAN)

The public is invited to a talk Nov. 14 at the Camden Library about municipal solar arrays and reduced electrical bills.

The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. and will include Thomaston Town Planner…

Lee C. MacFarland

UNION — Lee C. MacFarland, 85, of Union, died surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2024 at his home, after a brief illness. Lee was born November 25, 1938 in Rockland to Elston and…

Four Cushing firefighters return to the previous day's location while three more crew members wait on the mainland for a scene report. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

CUSHING — One might say that the first-ever fire on Gay Island — or, at least within the 25 years that Cushing Fire Chief Flanders can remember — was, technically small in newsworthiness. Yet, the…

hunt for funding sources continues
A view of Sears Island, from a Mack Point vantage point. (File photo)

AUGUSTA - As the Maine Department of Transportation continues to evaluate sources of funding for the development of an offshore wind port, the DOT said Nov. 8 that it has postponed an…

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OWLS HEAD — Firefighters and ambulance crews from the Midcoast learning how to drive fire engines and ambulances assembed Oct. 2 at the Owls Head Transportation Museum to practice their skills,…

House District 37

Voters in five Waldo County towns cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 5, as Scott Cuddy, a Democrat of Winterport, and incumbent Reagan Paul, a Republican of Winterport, vied for the open House seat.…