ROCKLAND — Noel C. Oakes went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, just three days shy of his 99th birthday; he was surrounded by his loving family.
Family and…
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LIBERTY — The 15th annual Joy to be Bald, Saturday, Oct. 12, will benefit Todd Greeley and Terry Bradshaw, both of whom have been battling colon cancer since 2022.
Joy to be Bald is an…
FRIENDSHIP — Brian Simmons, of Friendship, Maine passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., at Mount Joseph Hospital in Waterville, Maine after a brief illness.
Born on July 21,…
In Rockland, two candidates, incumbent Nicole Kalloch and David Statman, are competing for one seat on the City Council.
Local issues before Rockland voters are:
Question 1. Shall…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 24-Oct. 4.
Grace Barter, 37, of Rockland, violating a protective order in Rockland May 19, 2024,…
Railfan and Railroad magazine reports that a September request for proposals circulated by the State of Maine lends insight to a proposed expansion of the Downeaster, the Boston-to-…
SOUTH THOMASTON – The garage doors to the South Thomaston Fire Station were open as usual on Oct. 7, 2024. A short time later, those doors were closed. From his house nearby, STFD Lt. Arthur…
ROCKLAND — Linda Reynolds, a beloved member of the community known for her passion for cooking and dedication to her gardens, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 80. Born…
Charles "Chuck" Freeman Berry, 73, of Camden, Maine, passed away on September 15, 2024, accompanied by his son at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Chuck was born on April 1, 1951…
ROCKLAND - A St. George man was arrested on Oct. 6 for allegedly assaulting three employees at the Pen Bay Medical Center emergency room in Rockport
Isaiah Berry, 37, was charged with three…
BELFAST — A Winterport man will spend the next 22 years behind bars for the sexual assault, exploitation of multiple children after pleading guilty to several crimes as part of a plea…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 30-Oct. 4.
Camden
Shirley S. Brill and Liana S. Con Dickey to Suzanne…
What will the future of “work” look like? What part does work play in our psychological well being? What constitutes meaningful work? These are some of the questions the Camden Philosophical…
ROCKPORT — Dust off your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate. Legacy Rockport and the RES Programming Committee announce Oktoberfest, a family-friendly event that promises fun for all ages. The…
helping Maine better tackle common challenges, pursue solutions, and create more resilient communities
On October 3, 2024, Governor Janet Mills announced her appointment of Samantha Horn, an expert in land use and natural resource policy and planning, to lead the Maine Office of Community Affairs,…
CAMDEN — Henry Augustus Stone, 88, of Camden, Maine died peacefully with family and his pastor after a brief illness on Oct. 1, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center. He was born in Brookline,…
THOMASTON — Ellen R. Spring, 71, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Windward Gardens with her loving family at her side.
Born in Rockland, November 3, 1952, she was the daughter…
Sunday morning we dragged the teenagers out of bed and piled them into the Odyssey. We volunteered them and ourselves to help Cyrene Slegona get her wood stacked. They grumbled, but they love…
The Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting its 80th Annual Meeting with speakers Peter Abello, NRCS District Conservationist and Chuck Hulsey, Wildlife Resource Supervisor.…
Major Upgrade of Wastewater Treatment Facility to Begin
The USDA is awarding a $2.1M grant to the Winterport Water District. The agency also will provide a $1.1M loan to the District. Nationwide, USDA is investing $443 million through the…
ROCKLAND — 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, as Rockland PD watched the skies and the weather radar, Pen Bay Christian School was watching the growing crowd that arrived half an hour early for…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 27 - Oct. 3.
Steven R. Mathis, 35, of Winterport, two counts of gross sexual assault in…
BELFAST —The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Dana B. Valleau, of Liberty, and Kathleene M. Valleau, of Liberty, were married Sept.…
BELFAST— Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 12-30.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
Gary L. Masalin passed away at his home in Lincolnville on September 5, 2024, of natural causes at the age of 82.
He was born in Camden on August 29, 1942, the son of Olive L. and Ero…
Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital have expanded their cardiac rehab class offerings, making it easier for patients to take care of their heart health.
In addition to…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital welcomes Everett Steinbarger, PA-C, to its Primary and Walk-in Care practice.
Steinbarger comes to Waldo from Mount Desert Island Hospital, in Bar…
Letter to the Editor
Belfast Rotary Club’s annual Belfast Harbor Fest, the club’s three-day community celebration of Belfast’s waterfront heritage, was one of the most successful in the 17-year history of the event.…
“Dip Down to Rise Up”
Amy Hopkins, of Saltwater Mountain Company, will give "an invigorating and inspiring presentation" about the cold dipping experience and its incredible benefits, on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m…
Join CamdenCAN and the town of Camden for a joint presentation and discussion focused on harbor flood vulnerabilities and potential alternatives to address those threats in Camden Harbor. This…
Buyers wanted
ORONO – A new competitive request for proposals (RFP) to buy the University of Maine (UMaine) Hutchinson Center in Belfast has been issued.
Respondents will be required…
THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts welcomes KindKids Music for a lively family concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. This 45-50 minute interactive show is designed to engage children from…
ROCKPORT — Maine Water welcomes customers to come learn about the water treatment process from the water professionals during an open house at the drinking water treatment facility in Rockport on…
Walk-in Care at Bok Building closed Oct. 15-18; Health Connections closed Oct. 18
ROCKPORT — Later this month, Pen Bay Medical Center will open the doors of its new Rockland Health Center, located within the Rockland Plaza at 75 Maverick St., when it opens its relocated Walk-in…
Esther M. Hendrickson, 64, of Friendship, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Esther was born on September 22, 1960 to Lauri Hendrickson and Marie (Williams)…
David Statman is running for the one City Council seat up for grabs in Rockland this year.
According to a news release: "Statman would bring to City Council rich experience in…
Following the Oct. 2 incinerator fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center (EPEC), in Orrington, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection are analyzing water samples from the Penobscot River,…
CAMDEN—Camden, with its picturesque small town and harbor, has been the backdrop to multiple films over the last several decades, including Stephen King's horror drama, Thinner, and the…
CUSHING — The Cushing Historical Society closes out its 2024 season, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., with a Fall Potluck and special trivia contest: So You Think You Know Cushing?
The event is…
CAMDEN — Sound Bathing is back at the Camden Amphitheatre, Friday, Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m.
"Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the beautiful autumn Amphitheatre…
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of the Maine nonprofit Finding Our Voices, is a featured speaker on an October 21 webinar co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women.
Building…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 15-19.
Belfast
Phillip D. Heroux Sr. Est…
BELFAST — Susan Tobey White, of Belfast, Maine, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2024. She was born August 22, 1949, in Westfield, Massachusetts, daughter of Guy William Tobey and B. Ruth…
BELFAST — David Brian Bowen, 72, passed away on October 1, 2024, at home from dementia and Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Bangor on June 5, 1952, to the late H. Arland Bowen, Jr. and Marjorie…
Obituary
Louis E. "Sandy" Sage of Harpswell and Alna died on Sept. 26, 2024 at the age of 84 after a more than 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s.
Sandy was born on April 25, 1940 in Providence,…
CamdenCAN (Climate Action Now)
The Camden Public Library will host another event in the Camden Talks Climate series cosponsored by the town of Camden and CamdenCAN (Climate Action Now) on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., in the…
SPRUCE HEAD — On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m., ghouls and goblins, games, and a giant glowing dragon will welcome everyone to the Spruce Head Community Hall, 30 Village Road, for treats and…
CAMDEN — A surge in stolen Kamala Harris presidential signs in Camden neighborhoods throughout town have residents reporting the thefts to the Police Department.
"We have received a number…
