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CAMDEN — George Frederick Kenny, Sr., 82, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home in Camden.

George lived three distinctive lives in Camden, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania, and Destin…

The light in our world has dimmed as we have said goodbye to a loving wife and mother, sister, and dear friend, Michelle Winkley Creamer. When she passed, she was exactly where she wanted to be,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 17 - Sept. 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 23 (late entry)…

A service for Constance Carolyn Collette, who passed away May 8, 2020, will be held at Grove Cemetery in Belfast. The Service will be Friday, September 18, 2020, at 10…

A Celebration of life for Harold Edward "Ed" Moore II will be held on September 12, 2020, at 4 p.m., at his home at 195 Hatch Road in Jackson, ME 04921.

Arrangements are…

UNION — Richard Everett Kirkpatrick passed away on September 2, 2020.

He was born in Rockland, Maine on August 4, 1947 to the late Stephen and Laura (Storer) Kirkpatrick of Union. …

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Forensics begin on annual budgets going back 11 years

ROCKPORT — With a lawsuit filed in Knox County Superior Court by one town against its own school district, as well as a neighboring town, open discussions about what happens next are being muted…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 24-31 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Appleton

Marie Edgecomb to Marie Edgecomb and Clay…

ROCKLAND — Charles “Charlie” Clark Heald, 82, died September 2, 2020, at Pen Bay Medical Center.

He was born in Camden, Maine on February 14, 1938 and was the son of Wilmont and Katherine (…

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Truck traffic picks up early on Atlantic Highway, especially noticeable to someone used to waking up, whether in the middle of the night or at dawn, to silence. Tractor trailer trucks, lit up like…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

BRUNSWICK — Corey Marshall Wilcox, 37, a beloved husband, son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, August 30, 2020.

Born in Portland, April 3,1983, he was the son of…

CAMDEN and EAGLE ISLAND — Helene M. Quinn, age 76, passed away at her Camden home, September 1, 2020.

Wife of Robert Quinn and mother of Andy Arey and his sister Trina.

WASHINGTON — Christopher Scott Anderson, 58, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly at his place of business on September 2, 2020. 

Chris (as everyone knew him) was born on January 22…

CAMDEN – The Camden Police Department has been receiving increased reports of stolen campaign signs from private properties, according to Detective Sergeant Curt Andrick.

According to a…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Opinion: Maine residents squeezed out while apartment, house hunting

“Maine offers a quality of life that appeals to those living in highly populated and more congested areas of the U.S.”

This quote from a…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 24 - Sept. 3.

Richard Gainer, 35, of Searsport, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast March 23…

SEARSPORT — A familiar face has been appointed as the new principal of Searsport District Middle and High School following the summer resignation of Marianne DeRaps. 

Joshua…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court July-Aug.

Kathie James of Friendship and Robert W. Stencavage of Friendship, married Oct. 9, 2004, in…

THOMASTON — Michael F. “Mike” Blais, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born on December 9, 1952 in Lewiston to F. Vincent and…

ST. GEORGE — Robert L. Kelley, 80, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home with his sons by his side.

Born March 3, 1940 in Rockland to Edward M. and Eneeda (Nystrom) Kelley,…

WARREN — Florence Adele (Pearse) Beverage, 93, formerly of South Hope and Union, passed away at home in Warren, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born on April 6, 1927,…

VINALHAVEN — Herbert M. Conway, 93, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead on Vinalhaven. 

Herb was the husband of the late Marjorie Conway and was the…

UNION — Charles Judson Howard, 56 of Union, passed away after a short battle with cancer on August 6, 2020. 

Born July 8,1964, and raised by Ma, Adrienne Lachance, and Pa, Judson…

CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Aug. 20-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven…

Work to begin Sept. 8; be finished Oct. 30

STOCKTON SPRINGS — The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing a large culvert on Route 1 in Stockton Springs this fall.

The culvert is part of Stower Brook Bridge, which…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education received confirmation this week nine waivers from the United States Department of Agriculture will be extended, allowing continued flexibility in the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Sept. 4, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 134.

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

CAMDEN — Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, the access road to the Camden Snow Bowl parking lot and Hosmer Pond boat launch will be closed to all traffic.

Contractors are due to begin a project to…

AUGUSTA — Maine's Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the worsening drought conditions across the state. Since the Task Force met two weeks ago, much of the state is…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 17-24 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Camden

Isabel F. Bailey Estate to Daniel J. Dwyer…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 20 - Aug. 7. 

Belfast

Richard T. Young to Erin K.R. Young.…

Lyman Morse, in Thomaston, and American Unagi, in Waldoboro, are among 10 businesses receiving grants from the Maine…

Saint George Volunteer Fire Station, in Saint George, has been selected to receive a Community Facilities Direct Loan in the amount of $145,000 and Grant of $65,000. This Rural Development…

Jean Wright (Sheppard) Silva, 92, passed away at home on August 28, 2020 with family by her side.

She will be remembered for her good-natured, gracious manner, her love of singing,…

Shawn N. Gerry passed away August 19, 2020.

He was born in Belfast, Maine on September 14, 1968.

Shawn served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was an avid swimmer at…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills extended Wednesday the State of Civil Emergency for 30 days through October 1.

The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 14-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 14

Kevin J. Vachon, 27, of Morrill,…

FATHER SERVED WITH ROCKLAND POLICE FOR 25 YEARS

ROCKLAND — Logan Finnegan has been hired as Rockland’s new patrol officer, according to a news release on the department’s Facebook page.

Finnegan was sworn in Sept. 1 at the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Sept. 2, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 133.

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Sept. 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

SULLIVAN — The Maine State Police is requesting assistance from the public in locating Ashley Miller, 32, of Sullivan, and her daughter Marlyn Miller, age 4.

Ashley was last seen in…

THOMASTON — Voting 5 to 0, the Thomaston Appeals Board upheld a June 16 Planning Board decision to grant  Midcoast Crematory, Inc., as operated by Michael Hall, a conditional use permit for…

‘We want to play like everyone else’

CAMDEN — They had one message they wanted the community, their high school principal and superintendent, and the Five Town CSD Board of Directors to hear: “Let us play!”

Approximately…

A Celebration of Life for Norma Philbrook, age 92, who passed gently away on April 3, 2020, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the home of Alan Philbrook, on 43 Broad Cove…