BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 15 - March 12.
An arrest or summons…
News
NORTHPORT — Gari Patterson Oxton, 89, of Northport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully in Hospice at Waldo County General Hospital after a lengthy battle…
ISLESBORO — William Geary, director of the Maine State Ferry Service, has provided an update to the Islesboro Town Office regarding the sinkhole at the ferry entrance where, by the afternoon of…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Laurel Louise Small, of Stockton Springs, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at the age of 68. She shared 49 years of a loving marriage with her late husband, Robert “Bob”…
CUSHING — Herbert George Martin, 89, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, peacefully at home with his family by his side following a decline in health. Born October 27, 1934, Bert was the son of George…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 19-23.
Belfast
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AUBURN, Alabama — William “Bill” Small, 84, who will be remembered for his sense of humor, passed away peacefully early morning Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home in Auburn in the arms of his…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Amy C. Reid, of Belmont, and Christopher T. Dunlop, of Plymouth, were married Aug. 11, 2012, in Palmyra…
ROCKPORT — Michael J. Cmar, 63, of Rockport, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center.
Mike was born in Duval County, Florida on January 9, 1961 and was the son of…
CAMDEN — Marc Ratner, a former Camden Select Board member, has been gathering signatures from citizens in order to get his name on the…
Finding Our Voices
The Hollywood star Gabriel Byrne brought $20,000 to Finding Our Voices and a whole lot of sunshine to survivors of domestic abuse in a sold-out event for the statewide nonprofit at the Camden…
Maine Senator Susan Collins announced a series of projects in Knox and Waldo counties that have received federal funding for projects that range from pier rebuilds to sewer extensions, river…
WASHINGTON — A bright light has gone out in the universe. Susan G. ‘Lily’ Veillette, 76, died in her sleep in the early morning hours of March 5, 2024, at her home. We will miss her bright star.…
Phyllis Grotton, our Mom, Gram and Gigi left suddenly in the evening of March 7, 2024, after a brief illness and a life full of love. She was born August 16, 1938.
Phyllis spent her life…
HOPE — Andrew Stephen Baker, born January 5, 1985, died February 24, 2024.
Andrew is survived by his parents, Glenn and Kathy Baker of Hope; his siblings, Nikki Baker, Katlin Baker, and…
William (Bill, Liam) Phillips Child passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024, after living with cancer for 6 years. Bill was born in Mineola, New York, on August 4, 1952, to Ernest “Jim” Child…
ROCKLAND — Harvey L. Richardson, 70, of Rockland, Maine passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at the Sussman house in Rockport, Maine, as the result of a massive stroke. Harvey was born in…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 5-11.
Brittany Betts, 27, of Rockland, violating condition of release, assault, and terrorizing, two…
JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $5,000 CASH
VINALHAVEN — A Vinalhaven man was arrested by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office March 7 for allegedly assaulting a woman.
Daniel Ganoza, 24, was charged by police with domestic violence…
OWLS HEAD (3/11/2024 update) — A two-story barn set on top of a cellar was already stripped down to its timber frame, glowing from the flames within, when Owls Head Fire Chief Steven…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Feb. 26-March 4.
Tyler Batty, 38, of Belfast, theft by unauthorized use of property in Rockland July 10, 2023…
BELFAST — Crystal Burlingham, 42, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1981, to Carl Monarca and…
CUSHING — Carol Winchenbaugh Saloio, 67, of Cushing, Maine passed away peacefully on March 07, 2024, at PenBay Medical Center with her loving husband by her side.
Born in Rockland on May 8…
JEFFERSON — Jennifer Lynn (Hall) Audet, age 52, of Jefferson, died suddenly, March 5, 2024, in Warren.
Born in Camden, Maine, Jenn was a daughter of Lowell D. Hall, and JoAnn Parks Weed.…
BELFAST — Jarrod Michael James Greeley, 46, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. Jarrod was born May 15, 1977, in Belfast, Maine. He was the son of Michael and Aprille Greeley,…
CAMDEN — Christopher William Fahy, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on March 6 after a long, debilitating illness.
He was born on November 15, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and…
UPDATE: The Rockport Select Board moved its discussion to its April meeting concerning the matter of winter boat storage, citing the March 10 storm, and need to assess damage at the harbor.
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The report from Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke was submitted…
Up the hill from the Beach on Beach Road, on the right, tucked back a bit, is the Beach School House. One of the last holdouts from the schoolhouses that dotted the town, it closed in 1948 when…
Privately-owned working waterfront often not covered by federal disaster assistance
ROCKPORT – Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher opened a seminar on working waterfront at the…
KNOX COUNTY — The work morning began with a few reports of trees down as residents of Knox County began their attempts to drive through a wind and rain storm, Sunday, March 10. As the morning…
MIDCOAST — The March 10 storm picked up intensity soon after daybreak Sunday morning, and by high tide at 11:30 a.m., the ocean was sweeping over the land, just as it had done during the Jan. 10 …
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 4-8.
Camden
Burt H. Keenan Est. to Lucille Baker Keenan, Michael…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 1-7.
Kerston Lane, 47, of Brooks,…
ROCKLAND — Harbor Park, in Rockland, will be closed to all traffic Sunday, March 10 through Monday morning, March 11, due to forecasted rain and wind that could potentially cause flooding along…
ROCKPORT — Maine Marine Patrol Officer Alex Michaud received the 2024 Maine Lobstermen’s Association Officer of the Year Award during the 2024 Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport. The award is…
THOMASTON — Omar W. Brown, 68, passed away at home on the morning of March 5, 2024, with his wife by his side.
Born August 11, 1955, he was the son of Myron and Martha Taylor Brown.…
ROCKPORT — Gunnar Leo Kangas, 84, of Rockport, Maine and formerly of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine on February 25, 2024, after a…
LAKELAND, Florida — Robert E. Hoppe, 91, died peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.
Born in Kingfield, Maine, May 21, 1932, he…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 12-16.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 27 - March 7.
An arrest or summons…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 8 - 27.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
THOMASTON — Nomination papers are available for the elected Thomaston municipal officer’s seats are coming up in June:
One 3-year Select Board Member (Incumbent Patricia Hubbard)
One…
Eugene T. Pease Sr., “Tim” (76) passed peacefully in his home on February 26, 2024.
Tim was a beloved husband, father, “ampa”, “great ampa”, and friend. Tim would not only make you laugh…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Jeffery H. Dorr, Jr., 43, died peacefully in his sleep, Monday, March 4, 2024.
Born in Rockport, January 3, 1981 he was the son of Jeffery H. Dorr, Sr. and Victoria…
On Friday, March 8, 2024, a threat was emailed to a legislative member. The threats were made towards two legislators, the State House and the Maine Democratic Party at 320…
CAMDEN — Samples taken from test bores at the publicly-owned Laite Beach on Camden Harbor have tested positive for…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 26-March 1.
Camden
Paul J. Fagan and Robin M. Fagan to Robin M.…
