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CAMDEN — A contractor descending a private driveway to intersect with Route 1 just north of Camden's downtown became entangled in phone lines Wednesday afternoon, which resulted in a compromising…
CAMDEN — Tracy Ellen Brown Wickwire, beloved wife of Ward Wickwire, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025.
Tracy was ahead of her time. An exceptional athlete…
SEARSPORT — Jeannette Marie (Perkins) LaVerdiere, 66, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Jeannie had a lengthy battle of ongoing health problems. Her sister…
ROCKLAND — A city-wide parking ban in Rockland will be in progress from Thursday, Feb. 6, at noon, until Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m.
Off-street parking…
BELFAST — Deborah Wagner, 71, of Belfast passed away at her home on November 29, 2024.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at …
special open town meeting continues Feb. 5 with more warrant articles
THOMASTON — With a vote of 224 to 101, Thomaston voters approved a warrant article at the polls that gives the town permission to borrow $3.5 million to help finance construction of a new fire/EMS…
CAMDEN-ROCKPORT — With the tense…
WARREN — Several studs that had been knocked down after a vehicle struck a garage door were found to be useful in preventing further damage.
After the vehicle hit the wall of the …
ROCKLAND — The Emergency Warming Center at the Rockland recreation center will be open Tuesday, Feb 4, and Wednesday, Feb 5, from 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m.,…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to discuss election polling locations and purchasing an excavator, as well as…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 27-31.
Camden
Frederick…
South School, an elementary school in Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13), is making progress on its outdoor learning center and trail project, thanks to the support of local businesses and…
TENANTS HARBOR — Robert Paul Cremonni, 90, died peacefully, Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Robert was born to Augustus Joseph and Genevieve…
ROCKPORT — Mary Grace Ginn, 96, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025.
She was born April 13, 1928 in Boston and grew up on Washington Street, Roslindale, Massachusetts. Mary's father…
SWANVILLE — Wilfred J. Morissette Jr., 59 years, of Swanville, Maine, passed away on January 23, 2025, at his residence.
A full obituary will…
FREEPORT — Lisa Ann Mills, 71, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of declining health.
Born November 17, 1953 in Newton,…
ROCKPORT — Lewis Charles Grant, 90, passed Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Friendship, August 17, 1934 he was the son of Charles and Beatrice Bramhall Grant.…
BREMEN — Martin Lewis Osier, 62, of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1962, to parents David L. Osier and the late Norma Osier of Bremen, Maine. Martin…
WARREN — Victoria (Viki) Reed, 60, of Warren, passed on peacefully at home, with her family by her side Jan. 30 following a brief illness.
Viki was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 20…
Tuesday evening Select Board meeting with two public hearings on zoning amendments
Camden's Select Board will…
A parking ban will be in effect from midnight tonight, Feb. 3, to 8 a.m., Feb. 4, for snow removal from Water to Rankin Street and all side streets from Union Street to the water.
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 29 - Oct. 11.
Belfast
Katherine H. Morrow to…
A gallery of what makes the most fun winter event in Camden every year
CAMDEN—Though the frigid 15-degree temperatures probably contributed to seeing fewer costumes on the ice this year, the 34th US National Toboggan Championships always brings out the local ice…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Douglas E. Lyford, of Frankfort, and Tara L. Lyford, of Frankfort, were married…
Lincolnville is a small town. As of the 2020 census, there were only 2,312 of us. We might have increased in number a bit over the last five years, but we still aren’t many. What I consider…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 23-29.
Trapper Larrabee, 29, of Plymouth, domestic violence assault in Knox May 6, 2022,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 22-29.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
Thomaston resident Chandler Breen pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland Jan. 31 to unlawful possessing a machinegun and possessing controlled…
POLICE SAY THAT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING
ROCKLAND – Eleven Maine men have been issued summonses for allegedly engaging a person for prostitution following an investigation into human trafficking at a…
ROCKPORT — Robert Paul Cremonni, 90, beloved husband of Cynthia Cremonni, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center.
Mr. Cremonni’s family has chosen to remember his…
NEWCASTLE — Bruce Martin Lutsk was born on May 2, 1942 and died peacefully due to medical complications on January 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his family.
He was the son of Bertha and…
WALDOBORO — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane "Sue" Murray, who passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by cherished friends and the love of…
FRIENDSHIP — Benjamin Levi Poland, 38, of Friendship, passed away on January 26, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of…
WALDOBORO — It is with saddened hearts to announce the passing of Barbara Ellen (Luce) Gilchrest, 70, of Waldoboro, who was a wonderful, beautiful and caring person. She passed away peacefully on…
Maine Treasurer Joe Perry said Jan. 29 that the interest rate charged on delinquent property taxes will be reduced from 8.5% to 7.5%.
For taxable year 2025, the maximum interest rate that a…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 5 – 20.
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Martha Francis Carlson, 98, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025.
Born on November 28, 1926, she was the beloved daughter of Ida Bell Gray Hoyle and…
LINCOLNVILLE – Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse, 89, went home to be with his Lord, and his beloved wife Janet, on October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Intended to…
BELFAST — A Brooks teen accused of the murder was indicted by a Waldo County grand jury during the court's Jan. 23-24 convening.
Atilio Delgado, now 19, was indicted…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Jan. 22-23.
Victor M. Amaro, 43, of Jackson, operating after revocation Jan. 7 …
MIDCOAST—Coming up in February, Midcoast Mainers will see their favorite Maine shrimp on the market again—for a very short time.
Only seven fishermen were chosen out of 40 applicants to…
Ice sculpting and dogs galore at the Camden Amphitheatre
It was a frigid Saturday for the 22nd annual Winterfest festivities in the Camden Amphitheatre on January 25, but Mainers “are hardy folks” and know how to dress in layers to keep warm,…
Event is just first of many for the day
CAMDEN – Frigid temperatures failed to deter a hearty crowd from taking a dip in Camden’s Harbor to kick off…
It was a relatively chilly week. After several years of winters that seemed a bit too mild, this last week made me think of the Januarys of my childhood. Though with less snow.
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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 20-24.
Camden
Elizabeth D. Noble to Aaron Britt and…
Willis Alan J. Thomas, 96 of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away on January 12, 2025 following a brief illness.
Alan was born in Lincolnville, Maine on February 24, 1928, the son of Herbert E…
APPLETON – Joseph E. Forti, 92, died peacefully, Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home in Appleton, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 23, 1932, in East Boston,…
