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Owls Head Light in October. Photo by Kay Stephens

Lighthouses may be beacons of light and hope for some; for others, they are haunted places. With their rugged seaside locations, connection to shipwrecks, and other maritime accidents during…

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KNOX — Calvin R. Clark, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Knox with his family and his dogs. 

There will be a celebration…

Roger Francis Yattaw Sr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Roger Francis Yattaw Sr. passed away on the anniversary of his birth, surrounded by loved ones at the Sussman House.  

Born in Rockport in the early morning hours of October…

Julia L. Tupper

ROCKLAND — Julia L. Tupper, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born in Rockland,…

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 23, 2024. She was celebrated with laughter, tears and love. She…

Carl D. Waterman

WALDOBORO — The world lost an excellent brother, uncle, friend, and machinist as Carl D. Waterman passed away at home in Waldoboro on October 25, 2024, after a period of failing health. Carl was…

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PITTSFORD, New York — Craig Newbold Parsons, 74, of Pittsford, New York, beloved husband to Sandra Parsons, died October 22, 2024, suddenly on the family property in Tenants Harbor, Maine.

Henry Laurita and Rosie and Opal, in December 2024 (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

MIDCOAST — It was through Facebook that the news arrived Oct. 28 from Hugo, Oklahoma: Rosie the Elephant had died. From Hugo to Hope, Maine, the community that knew her and her unique story is…

At the polls Nov. 5
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Camden has seven articles on its municipal warrant for the Nov. 5 general elections, and one of them is a citizen’s initiative. …

repairs, line extensions, power pole placement rules, business licensing
Voting at the Rockport Public Library, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Along with General Elections 2024,…

On the issues
David Statman

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to the two candidates, Nicole Kalloch and David Statman, seeking one open seat on the Rockland City Council. As candidates return responses, we are posting…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Jamie L. Rumney, of Belfast, and Raymond A. Buzzell, of Belfast, were married July 3, 2018, in…

survey available; December workshop planned
A group of cyclists jot down observations and ideas earlier this year while doing a handlebar survey of Belfast roads. Input from the cyclists, along with walkers, wheelchair users, and others, will become part of a roadmap for the city to improve its pedestrian and bicycle transportation network. (Photo courtesy City of Belfast)

BELFAST — The City of Belfast will soon have a detailed roadmap for improving its pedestrian and bicycle transportation network, after a spring and summer spent…

Dana James Simmons

ST. GEORGE — Dana James Simmons, 88, of St. George, Maine, passed away October 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Rockland, Maine on June 25, 1936, to Ivan H. and Doris (Murphy)…

Carole Sue Burnham

ROCKLAND — Carole Sue Burnham, 79, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Carole was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 10, 1945 to the…

Katherine S. Reed

WALDOBORO — Katherine S. Reed, 43, of Waldoboro, joined the loved ones she missed so much on October 19, 2024.

Katie was born on June 13, 1981, in Augusta, Maine to her parents, Ronald and…

Alan Irving Marston

HAMPTON, New Hampshire — Alan Irving Marston, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, died March 28, 2024, in Hampton, New Hampshire at the age of 91 with loved ones by his side…

A Union fire truck and a Maine Forest Service truck overlook a wildland fire that ignited Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

UNION — A forest fire that affected 6.5 acres of wildland near the Sidelinger Road, in Union, Sunday evening, Oct. 27, is being classified by the Maine Forest Service as an equipment-caused fire,…

Knox County Courthouse

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

Elections 2024
William D. Pluecker, I-Warren

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to candidates seeking office in Midcoast Senate and House District. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page,…

Anne Cronin

ROCKPORT — Anne Cronin passed away…

Charles Alden William Resh.

BELFAST — Charles Alden William…

 Dawn Marie Ward and Spook

BELFAST — Dawn Marie Ward, 53, of…

Elections 2024
Stephen J. Hemenway

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to candidates seeking office in Midcoast Senate and House District. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page,…

Sunrise

On a recent Monday evening, I…

Rockport Town Office ballot box, 2024

As Nov. 5 General Elections approach, more citizens are voting, either by absentee ballot or at the one or two temporary voting…

Thomaston firefighters deal with the embers of a shed fire Friday morning, Oct. 25, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Updates Oct. 26, 2024 — Three fires under investigation and a possible link to three stolen vehicles are keeping officials busy in Thomaston.

An 8:40 a.m. fire call to Thomaston FD…

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THOMASTON — Almost 30 minutes after Thomaston FD was called to a small grass fire behind Flagship Cinema, on New County Road, Oct. 24, 2024, firefighters and police were called to another property…

Tony Field

BAYSIDE — Tony Field…

municipal and/or industrial sludge a possible source
Deer in woods

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is…

Donald Francis McBeth

CUSHING — Donald Francis McBeth was born on October 20, 1940, in Melrose, Massachusetts. He passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2024, in Cushing, Maine. Don was the second child of Donald…

Douglas E. Peters Sr.

LARGO, Florida — Douglas E. Peters, Sr., formerly of Rockland, died unexpectedly from surgical…

Franklin J. Dodge

Franklin J. Dodge, age 62, passed away at his home in Union on October 7, 2024. 

NOTE: This is a revised Proposed Parking System map showing the first Congregational Church (outlined in green) as an underutilized private lot, eliminating the small Central Street lot, and showing only the south side of Pearl Street as available all day parking.

CAMDEN — At a vote of three to two, the Select Board in Camden approved a paid seasonal parking program. The decision was made Oct.…

Pauline M. Long

CAMDEN — Pauline M. Long, 93, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in South Thomaston, September 1, 1931, she was the daughter of…

Kenneth J. Cote

ROCKLAND — Kenneth J. Cote completed his spiritual journey on earth on October 10, 2024, in the way he would have desired, under the big red maple, asleep in his truck.

Ken was born in…

Mahlon Paul Palmer

Mahlon Paul Palmer aged 91 passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at RiverRidge Center in Kennebunk, Maine.

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…

Coastal Mountains Rescue team, warden hikes in to assist
Drone shot by Todd Anderson

UPDATE (Oct. 23): Coastal Mountains Search and Rescue team members completed their operation and were out of the woods shortly before 9 p.m. Oct. 22, according to Camden Fire Chief Chris Farley.…

Peter Anker Larsen

TUCSON, Arizona — Peter Anker Larsen, of Tucson, Arizona, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 14, 2024 at the age of 76.

Born on…