HOPE (6/10/2023) — An insurance company investigating the smoke from an electric vehicle that crashed in Hope on Memorial Day Weekend has determined that the fire source was not from the…
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Puritans… Public Supper… Graduates…
The New England Town Meeting. A system of municipal government almost unique to this part of the world. The entire population of the town is invited to come together and vote on the direction we,…
What’s on the ballot in your town?
June is when many Maine citizens weigh how much to spend on school budgets, and polls are open on Election Day for voters to cast ballots…
Hearing to be held at Hope Corner Fire Station
HOPE — Like neighboring towns of Union and Warren, the citizens of Hope are concerned about the possibility of metal mining in their town…
BELFAST — Despite clouds above, the streets of downtown Belfast were alive with laughter and rainbows of all shapes and sizes, all in celebration of the Belfast Has…
BELFAST — Following the Belfast Pride Parade, which traveled down Main Street to Heritage Park, the celebratory energy continued.
The parade kicked off at 11 a.m., and the celebration,…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 5-9.
Friendship
Joseph N. Scott to Joseph N. Scott Tr. and Joseph N…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 2-8.
Thomas D. Heaberlin, 40, of Unity,…
UNION — Frederick Earl Peabody, 91, passed away peacefully January 9, 2023 with family by his side after a brief stay at Togus Veterans Hospital.
Fred was born in Appleton on Peabody Road…
CAMDEN — Ann Stuart Montgomery, 94, passed away on June 5, 2023 at Quarry Hill in Camden. Born in Hingham, Massachusetts on February 5, 1929, Ann was the daughter of Wallace E. and Pauline (Stone…
VASSALBORO — Robert Jordan, 73 of Vassalboro, passed March 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on June 24, 2023. Truck parade will start at 12 p.m. at 1512 Riverside Drive, Vassalboro and…
ROCKPORT — Park McLeod Morrison, 67, of Rockport, Maine, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime – golf.
Park was born to the late Betsy and Victor…
“The current proposal will allow the City to avoid a 4% pricing increase effective July 1”
ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Department needs a new pumper truck, and for every 4 - 6 months that the purchase is delayed, the price of a new truck increases significantly. Grant proposals have been…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 30 - June 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 24 - June 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
CAMDEN — Clarista “Cris” (Payson) Benner, 84, of Camden, died on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Maine General Hospital in Augusta, after a brief illness. Born in Camden on February 4, 1939, she was the…
Boothbay Harbor WIndjammer Days Festival
Ahoy, Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days (WJD) fans! The 61st event is near and the Friends of Windjammer Days are now nailing down the final few details.
The Festival begins Sunday, June 25…
CAMDEN — Pauline Marcelle Bazinet Johnstone, 72 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine. She was born March 14, 1951 to Rene and Cecile Bazinet (…
UNION — A graveside committal service for Sally Stintson Balsley, 77, who passed away January 4, 2023, will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Ocean View Cemetery, Spruce Head Road,…
LINCOLNVILLE – Voters will elect two Select Board members and weigh in on affordable housing amendments at the polls June 13. They will decide on the 2024 town budget…
A graveside service will be held for Molly Stark Leigher, who passed away on April 4, 2023. Her service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 12:30 p.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery in…
APPLETON — Janice C. Demuth, 90, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Portland, September 9, 1932, Janice was the only child of Charles…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Dalton J. Cross, 29, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Rockport, October 17, 1993, Dalton was the son…
ROCKPORT — Mary Smith Wilson Taylor, 84, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle of declining health at Pen Bay Medical Center.
Born in Rockland…
From Augusta
On Wednesday, Gov. Janet Mills held a ceremonial bill signing for …
WARREN — Karen J. Sprowl, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Born in Rockland, March 22, 1949 she was the daughter of Frank and Inez Newhall. Karen grew up in…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences announced a $30 million expansion to its East Boothbay laboratory today…
History came alive in Boothbay Harbor June 6. A small crowd gathered at the docks on a crisp, cloudy afternoon to wish the classic schooner Bowdoin and its crew a safe voyage. The ship…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 22-26.
Belfast
Denise R. Alderson to Sarah Williams and Shawn Lussier…
On June 13, voters in Lincolnville will elect two citizens from a slate of three candidates to serve on the…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 29-June 2.
Appleton
Rockland Arts Properties LLC to Ellen M. Taylor…
On June 13, voters in Lincolnville will elect two citizens from a slate of three candidates to serve on the Lincolnville Select Board…
Reporter’s note: On June 12, Rockland City Council voted 3-2 (MacLellan Ruf and Austin) in approval of this year’s park fee waiver for the Maine Lobster Festival. The following provides some…
ST. GEORGE — Lucille “Lucy” Elizabeth Goulet, 76, beloved partner of Paul Hannemann of Tenants Harbor, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023, with Paul and her daughter, Io C. Cyrus, by her…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 22-26.
Abagail Ames, 34, of Rockland, domestic violence assault in Washington June 26, 2022, dismissed;…
ROCKLAND — An ongoing investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Administration has led to multiple arrests people associated with a house in Rockland. Arrest warrants for drug trafficking were…
ROCKLAND — It was just going to be a simple video for historical purposes. A Rockland lady, aged 99, still lobstering. No one expected the story to gain much interest beyond the small project.…
Take a lap around the Camden Library’s Picker Room Gallery during the month of June
CAMDEN—There’s something so suitable about a library gallery that puts on a book arts exhibit. Camden Public Library is hosting three book artists in a joint exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery…
Grump & Sunshine, a romance-only indie bookshop opens on Main Street
BELFAST—There’s a handwritten sign on the door of Belfast’s newest independent bookshop, Grump & Sunshine at 159 High Street, that reads: “Shame does not exist between these four walls. Please…
WALDOBORO — Deborah S. Reynolds, 69 of Waldoboro, passed away June 3, 2023, in Rockport at the Sussman House. She was born September 20, 1953, in Rockland, Maine, the daughter of Freeland and Pat…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 217 calls for service for the period of May 30 to June 6. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,583 calls for service.
Summonses
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meeting today, June 6
CAMDEN – Select Board action items June 6 include improving water testing and monitoring in Megunticook Lake and River and…
UNION – At the polls June 13, voters will weigh in on a 180-day moratorium on metallic mining, as well as a citizen-led…
March through downtown Camden
CAMDEN — It did not rain, as was in the forecast, and the sun even forced its warmth through the lingering clouds of a strong nor’easter…
ROCKPORT — He thought he was being summoned to Rockport Fire Dept. administrative meeting June 2 at the town office, but when Allen Mitchell walked into the Richardson Room and noticed his wife,…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 22-26.
Appleton
Anne L. Kunzinger to David M. Munson and Jennifer S.…
ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Bruce E. DeVarney, 74, who passed away on January 25, 2023, will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the…
A Sabbath meal… Jello salad… Being from away…
Baked beans. Is there anything more New England? Or anything more Maine?
Beans are a “New World” crop, introduced to the wider world along with potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and peppers…
On Saturday, July 22, Indigo Arts Alliance (IAA) and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) will present “Deconstructing the Boundaries: A Future of Land and Food Resilience,” the first…
