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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…

Larry W. Smith, Sr.

ST. GEORGE — Larry W. Smith, Sr., 87, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, just six days shy of his 88th birthday. Born October 26, 1936, he was the son of Vernon and Thelma Watt Smith.

Larry…

Michael “Mike” John Albano.

LINCOLNVILLE — Michael “Mike” John Albano, a.k.a. “Rusty” was born on Wednesday ,June 24, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Michael V Albano and Dorothy P. Albano, and younger brother to…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following indictments were  handed up by a Knox County grand jury on October 10 against 45 defendants for a total of 110 criminal…

William “Bill” Timchak.

SEARSPORT — William “Bill” Timchak, 87, of Searsport, Maine, died at Harbor Hill Nursing Home on October 15, 2024.

Born in Port Chester, New York to William and…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – Aziayh Scott, 23, of Louisiana, was indicted by a Knox County grand jury on Oct. 8 on a single count of manslaughter in connection with the May 29 death of 22-month-old Quayshawn Wilson…

Quarry

On a lovely autumn afternoon, I met up with Lincolnville residents Jill and Randy Harvey. Many years ago, they excavated an abandoned quarry which lies on their property, uncovering a trove of…

Maine journalism recognized at annual conference in Bar Harbor
Janis Bunting, Penobscot Bay Pilot Advertising Director, and Sarah Morley, General Manager for the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper (Photo by Chance Files)

The Boothbay Register,…

(File photo by Sarah Thompson)

CUSHING – Cushing Fire Dept. was…

Knox County Courthouse

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

Carolyn A. Russell

ROCKPORT — Carolyn A. Russell, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday October 14, 2024 at the Sussman House.

Carolyn was born in Camden, Maine on February 18, 1946 to the late Carroll and…

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Joan Sigrid Ames, 92, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after suffering injuries from a fall. She was born at Knox Hospital in Rockland, on August 13…

Total potential fiscal impact of $82.9 million
Question 5 on the Maine State Ballot appearing before voters Nov. 5 asks for approval of a new flag design created by Adam Lemire, of Gardiner.

Maine voters will consider five state questions on the Nov. 5 ballot. Three of them ask that Maine borrow money to fund various proposals, all totaling $82,875,000. Question 1 relates to political…

Pen Bay Pilot

UNION — There will be a Celebration of Life for Valerie (Wright) Wood, 62, of…

Five-year, $21.7 million study
Tick research

MaineHealth is a collaborating institution with Tufts University School of Medicine on what it says is to be one of the…

Town of Woolwich
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The Woolwich selectboard began its Oct. 16 meeting with a moment of silence out of respect for Richard “Dick” McElman Jr. who died recently at age 86. McElman grew up in Woolwich and was the…

Knox County Courthouse

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

Alma Black

CUSHING — Alma Black, 103 of Cushing, passed away peacefully at home, in the early hours of October 11.

Alma was born March 22, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Murphy) Winchebaugh,…

Wesley Melvin Waters

Wesley Melvin Waters, known as "Bump" by his closest friends and family, was the son of Homer Waters and Delphine Overlock. He was born on January 29, 1936, and peacefully passed away on October…

Paula B. Cannon

Paula B. Cannon…

Noel Clewley Oakes

ROCKLAND — Noel Clewley Oakes, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, just three days shy of his 99 th birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born…

Morgan Hynd

PenBayPilot.com has circulated…

Habitat

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity invites families from across the community to participate in Family Build Dayon October 26 at Firefly Field, 165 Talbot…

On the local ballot
Waldoboro Town Seal

Waldoboro voters will be asked to approved four ordinances in the Nov. 5 election. Go to the provided links to read the ordinances on…

Harbor

In the early mid-19th Century, a new religious movement began to take hold across the country. William Miller was not a particularly religious man, considering himself, like many learned men of…

(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

THOMASTON — The original fire that drew fire departments to 115 Booker Street, in Thomaston, was extinguished relatively quickly, Oct. 12, 2024. However, the investigation into its cause may take…

Volunteers with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity join organizers, supporters, and the selected family for a dedication ceremony, Oct. 12, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ST. GEORGE — A condemned property that has stood unoccupied for years on the Long Cove Road is now a new home for a young…

Camden Firefighter Derek Jay (Photo by Tim Beynart)

On Oct. 9, Camden firefighters spent the evening moving through a rigerous series of elements at the fire station to assess their…

Jason Hall

A celebration of life for Jason Davis Hall will be held Oct. 19, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast.

Mark L. Harding

ROCKLAND — Mark L. Harding, 51, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center surrounded by his fiancée Tracy Abel and his loving family, after a courageous battle with a lung condition…

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WARREN — Nancy K. Wollschleager passed away peacefully, Monday, October 4, 2024 with her loving husband, Paul Wollschleager, Jr., at her side. Nancy was born October 8, 1948, she was 76 years old…

Advisory Work Group
WCAP

BELFAST — WCAP’s MidCoast Public Transportation invites you to help improve access to public transportation in Knox County and beyond.

Join the conversation Wednesday, Oct. 16, in-person,…

Pamella Blamey

WALDOBORO — Pamella Blamey, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport, at the age of 79.

Born…

James E. Freyenhagen.

UNION — James E. Freyenhagen, 83, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, Jim was the son of Clinton and Florence…

From the Camden Snow Bowl (Photo by Chris Rogers)

Thursday evening, Oct. 10, the clouds blew away and the Northern Lights put on another spectacular production over Maine. People threw on jackets and found spots to watch the dancing aurora…

James M. Cotter, Jr., “Mike,” entered eternal life on October 8, 2024. He was born April 23, 1938 in Mount Kisco, New York to James and Katherine Cotter. 

Mike retired as Vice President of…