BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Margaret E. Holden, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus on December 12, 2023. Margaret was born on March 9, 1937, in Queens, New York to parents…
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BELFAST — William C. White, 71, of Belfast, Maine passed away Dec. 14, 2023 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis; William was a survivor of both colon cancer and a heart attack.
He…

The Town of Camden and a new foundation dedicated to restoring Curtis Island Lighthouse are signing a memorandum of understanding, and…

‘Twas the week before Christmas… As the year is drawing to a close, the pressure is mounting on many of us. Gift buying, decorating, cooking and baking… Reflecting on the year past, missing those…

ROCKPORT — Steph Primm, the executive director of Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC), has announced her retirement in early 2024. Primm, who has been at the forefront of KCHC's development…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 8-14.
Scott A. Moores, 44, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville March 5, 2017, 14 months in prison…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 4-8.
Appleton
Valerie J. Gushee to Samuel Benjamin Rooney.
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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey data,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 21 - Dec. 15.
An arrest or summons…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 9-15.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 27 - Dec. 1.
Belfast
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WINDSOR — Samantha C. Zaccadelli, 35, of Windsor, passed away on December 11, 2023. Samantha was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 2, 1988, to Mark Anthony Zaccadelli and Brook L. Hartshorn.…

UNION — Sandra Marie Pagnano (St. Pierre) passed away on December 14, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on August 21, 1942 to Louis and K. Frances St. Pierre of…

WEST ROCKPORT — Patricia A. Hamalainen, 76, wife of Robert W. Hamalainen of West Rockport, died on December 12, 2023 at Pen Bay Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday,…
ROCKLAND (10:45 p.m.) — The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office was called to 333 Limerock Street, in Rockland, Thursday evening, to assist Rockland Fire Department in locating the cause of a…

The City of Belfast thanked all who participated in the 2023 City of Belfast Annual Report Cover Photo Contest, and announced Dec. 14 that this year’s winner is Bob Alder for his image, “Dancing…
ROCKLAND – The Knox County Commissioners met in chambers on December 1, at the Knox County Courthouse. Commissioner Sharyn Pohlman was not in attendance. Two agenda items concerning the Knox…

THOMASTON — Stephen James Little Jr., 35, made his first court appearance early Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2023, in Knox County District Court.
Little is accused of creating a…

TENANTS HARBOR — Although unexpectedly, Linwood R. ‘Bugga’ Colpritt, Jr., 80, died peacefully, doing what he loved, visiting and socializing with the folks at his beloved Tenants Harbor General…

During the upcoming Holiday Season, Maine law enforcement agencies will be working hard to reduce impaired driving and keep everyone on the roadways safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety…

WALDOBORO — Eric Kendall Lee, 55, passed away on December 5, 2023, at home in Waldoboro, Maine.
He is survived by his daughter, Daisy Lee; his brothers, Craig and Kevin Lee; his niece and…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — April Nicole Pickering, 36 years old, of Stockton Springs, Maine, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at…

WARREN — Ronald Matti Anderson, 85, died on December 11, 2023 after a brief, yet courageous fight with cancer.
Ron was born on November 9, 1938 to Taimi and Bill Anderson. He was the…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 168 calls for service for the period of Dec. 5 to Dec. 12. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,511 calls for service.
Summons
A…

LINCOLNVILLE — In a town where citizens are known to speak up and debate issues, they surprised even themselves Dec. 11 when they voted…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 20-24.
Belfast
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THOMASTON – Saturday, December 9, Watts Hall in Thomaston was an innovative hub with the Call for Merry Mannequins Evergreen Extravaganza Creators. They came – individual and teams — working to…
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ROCKLAND — Patricia A. Kurr, born April 18, 1951, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 28, 2023.
Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Charles Kurr,…

THOMASTON — Stephen K. Mazzeo, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of declining health.
Born in…

CUSHING — Nettie Frances Salo, 97, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Cushing Homestead.
Born in Rockport, February 5, 1926 she was the daughter of Frank and Emma Kent…

BELFAST — James Leslie Hall, age 77, of Belfast, Maine passed away on December 8, 2023.
James was born in Belfast to Lois Chaples Hall and Leslie Hall on March 17, 1946. He graduated from…

The tree I snagged from Don French last weekend is up, visible from the road through the window of what once was the barn loft. St. Nicholas Day has passed — chocolate in the shoes, not one child…

A strong windstorm will enter…
HOPE — A driver was stuck in a car for approximately 30 minutes while waiting for the electrical company to arrive and cut power to a portion of Hatchet Mountain Road in Hope Sunday evening. …
BELFAST — Groups gathered on the Main Street sidewalks, from Front Street to Post Office Square to watch the Wreaths Across America procession wind its way along the…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 1-7.
Janessa Thomas, 33, of Farmington,…

ROCKPORT — A Rockland man was arrested Dec. 4 after Rockport police found him hiding inside a former unoccupied eye care office building and allegedly stealing items that were remaining from the…

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Maine State Troopers responded to approximately eight crashes and slide-offs due to black ice on Interstate 95…

BELFAST — Despite a wintery overcast sky, the atmosphere in the Belfast Boathouse was downright jubilant Sat., Dec. 9, as the City’s annual Holiday on the Harbor Celebration took place from 11 a.m…
ROCKLAND — “It’s gut wrenching, and we only act when the house gets to the point of no return,” said Wyatt Philbrook, of the Rockland Code Enforcement Office.
A house on the Bog Road…


BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 17 - Dec. 8.
An arrest or summons…

WASHINGTON, DC – Having completed a four-week Accelerator that culminated in their final pitch, the…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 28 - Dec. 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

BELFAST — Nancy Mattila, born July 2, 1940, in Ely, Minnesota, peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on November 24, 2023. She was at home in Belfast with her family – her daughter Jenae Pash,…

A Buxton man was found guilty today of transmitting a threatening interstate communication, according to a news…

CAMDEN — A series of summons have been handed to local residents and transients cited for alleged theft of groceries and clothes from a…

Citizens are needed to work at the polls on election day. The municipal clerk can explain more details about the work involved with election administration. Training is provided for all positions…
ROCKLAND — A semi truck driver parked at a weigh station in Rockland got a scare when an out of control pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into the rig’s front tire while the driver was…