ROCKPORT — Kenneth W. Arey, 88, husband of Kathy (Pierce) Arey, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home in Rockport.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4 - 7…
News
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 17-23.
Caleb E.D. Peacock, 54, of Caribou…
LINCOLNVILLE — Following the process outlined a month ago when the Lincolnville Select Board voted to have its Town Administrator and Attorney draft moratorium language on major commercial site…
UPPER ENCHANTED TOWNSHIP — Deborah Ann Winchenbach, 73, of Upper Enchanted Township, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 21, 2023, at her brother’s home in Bremen…
Maine State Police have released additional information regarding the deaths of two adults at a Searsmont home Monday, Nov. 27.
On Monday evening and Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, autopsies…
SOUTH THOMASTON — One operator attempting to make a left hand turn, and another operator attempting an improper pass of the first vehicle led to minor injuries to both drivers, Sunday evening, as…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 20-24.
Appleton
Gustaf R W McIlhenny to Gustaf R W McIlhenny…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 4-24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 18-24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
George Oscar Drinkwater was born on June 1, 1941, to Harold C. and Evelyn E. (Harding) Drinkwater. He passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, with Charleen F. (Salisbury) Drinkwater, his…
In business
ROCKPORT – The Blue Spoon Bistro, formerly of Portland, has relocated to 5 Country Inn Way in Rockport…
On a cold Saturday evening in the beginning of December, a crowd gathers around a roaring fire on the beach. Huddled together, before the ocean and beneath the emerging stars, staring at the…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 30 - Nov. 3.
Belfast
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ROCKPORT — Donald Tracy, 88, of Rockport, Maine passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on November 14, 2023.
A public memorial will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 2…
The exhibit is only up at the Rockport Public Library until November 29
ROCKPORT—Musician/artist Jon Friese’s cigar box guitar art exhibit is still up at the Rockport Public Library in case you haven’t caught it yet, and it’s worth a walk-through before it comes down…
CAMDEN — Slippery leaves, icy granite, and a narrow, steep trail did not deter a team of 22 from Camden Fire and Rescue, Camden Police…
Joan Bennett, a native of Camden, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 at her home. She was 88 years old.
Joan was born on December 6, 1934, the daughter of Albert “Foggy” Bennett…
Standing sentry near the outer edge of Belfast Bay
Amid the picturesque landscape and historic charm of Belfast Harbor stands a sometimes unrealized gem, one that has withstood the tests of time and nature: The…
Then and Now – Law enforcement collaboration
In 2023, Rockland officers didn’t wait for an invitation to assist a Thomaston officer when the report came of a suspicious device in the doorway of a Thomaston major retail store. In 2022, a…
PALERMO — Neal Richard Pottle, 78, of Palermo, Maine, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Palermo.
Neal was born in Freedom, December 11, 1944, to Robert G. and Esther (Reed)…
ROCKLAND – “Officer Lucy” may have lost her baby fat. And she may not be as trained yet as one might expect, but the 5 and a half month old full blood Golden Retriever is easily living up to one…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police Department is alerting drivers to two Main Street closures that will be in affect during the…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 7-15.
Daniel Ames, 43, of Rockland, criminal mischief in Rockland Sept. 2, 2023, $150 fine, restitution $…
CUSHING — A 19-year-old Cushing man was arrested Nov. 10 for allegedly pointing a gun while threatening two women.
Ethan Jones was arrested by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and charged…
Maine Public Utilities Commission’s Low-Income Assistance Program has increased funding and expanded eligibility for this year; individuals to receive letters if eligible
The…
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Fire Department is letting folks know that the traditional holiday display at the corner of Route 1 and Route 131 at the Knox Museum will not be erected this year. The…
WARREN — George Webster King III, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home in Warren.
Born on September 23, 1959, in Camden, he was the son of George W. Jr.…
ST GEORGE — Residents along the Kinney Woods Road, in St. George, lost power after a single vehicle car crash, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., a 911 call was made…
WALDOBORO — Margaret A. Boyle, 77, of Waldoboro, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 18, 2023. Margaret was born in Portland, Maine on August 2, 1946, to parents Lawrence R…
SEARSPORT — Maralyn J. Harvey, 84 of Searsport, peacefully passed away at her daughter Amanda’s home in Searsmont on November 18, 2023, after a long-fought battle with cancer.
Maralyn was…
BELFAST — Alma Emily Putansu, 94, of Belfast, after a long, full life, she passed away at Waldo County General Hospital on November 9, 2023. Alma was born on October 18, 1929 in Portsmouth, New…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 21, for their regular meeting. Agenda items on Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig’s…
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council decided Nov. 20, 2023 on their new mayor for the 2023-24 year. At the same time, two new Council members were sworn in following their wins during the November 8…
CAMDEN — Anton Jordan Good, 63, of Camden, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Camden.
A complete obituary will be published later following private funeral services.
Condolences…
THOMASTON — A small shop on Thomaston’s Main Street that happens to sell vaping products and CBD, among many other products, was broken into overnight, Friday, Nov. 17 into Nov. 18.
As of…
ROCKLAND — Carl J. Patch, 54, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 with his mother at his side. Born in Medfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of Carleton and Eileen Patch.
Carl…
AUGUSTA — Jesse F. Hilt Jr, 65, of Augusta, passed away peacefully to his favorite song played on guitar by his first grandson, Owen. He was listening to music and surrounded by his loving family…
THOMASTON — Linda Curtis Brawn passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Knox Hotel Apartments in Thomaston.
Family and friends are invited to join Linda’s family for an hour…
I really like Thanksgiving.
This holiday gets a bad rap among some, which I definitely get. The story of Thanksgiving we learned as children, about the pious, righteous, hearty Pilgrims,…
School committee
December sometime, Wiscasset School Committee Chair Jason Putnam told a heavy turnout at Wiscasset Middle High School and online Nov. 14: The date for the committee’s dismissal hearing on WMHS…
The Wiscasset School Committee voted, 4-0, to conduct a dismissal hearing regarding the current middle and high school Principal Gina Stevens following a public Nov. 13 personnel discussion.…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 13-17.
Appleton
Barbara J. Mento to Barbara J. Mento Tr. and…
WARREN — A Warren resident has been charged with one count of Cruelty to Animals Class D crime after Knox County Sheriff's deputies obtained a video that shows a cat being abused.
The…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 23-27.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 10-16.
Susan M. Day, 62, of Montville,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 25 - Nov. 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
Maine lobstermen who fish in federal waters have only a few weeks left until the Dec. 15 deadline to install and activate recently distributed tracking devices on their boats to comply with a…
Mainers woke up Nov. 10 to news of a massive data breach that, according to the Nov. 9 notice filed with the Maine Attorney General’s office, has affected 1.3 million people. The breach is…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Oct. 27 - Nov. 16.
An arrest or summons…
