CAMDEN — NordHavn Camden, LLC has submitted initial plans to the Camden Planning Office for an open-space residential development with 10 single-family, stand-alone condominiums at 440 Belfast…
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I made a decision when I was 23 years old to move to Maine, based on a childhood dream to live in the woods. And I’ve never once regretted or even imagined a different…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 2-9.
Appleton
Erik Hedberg to Adrian Suliya Phaenephom.
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On Monday December 19, 2022, at approximately 8:11 a.m., Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash resulting in a fatality on Route 131 in Belmont.
The operator, and only occupant of the…
DEL MAR, California — Catherine Mary (O’Hara) Eaton, wife of Richard Eaton, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in Del Mar, California.
A complete…
Press release
USA TODAY has announced the top 10 Botanical Garden Holiday Lights displays in the country, and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Gardens Aglow took spot number three. Gardens Aglow made…
LINCOLNVILLE — Ernest Fred Littlefield, 93, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, left us peacefully and free from pain on December 9, 2022 with family at his bedside at the Sussman House…
ROCKLAND —Rockland and Police have taken several reports today, Dec. 19, both of items stolen from unlocked vehicles and thefts of packages left outside.
The thefts have primarily occurred…
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senator Susan Collins has announced that the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act that she…
ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland has announced its 2023 schedule of major exhibitions, in celebration of the museum’s 75th anniversary.
From February 11 through June 17, the…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 18-30.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 8-14.
David A.M. Bowring, 32, of Clinton, probation violation in Burnham May 27, 2019, 11 days in jail,…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 27 - Dec. 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…
SOUTH THOMASTON — This past Tuesday, three firefighters resigned at once from the South Thomaston Fire Department. However, according to Deputy Chief David Elwell, morale is great and the support…
BELFAST — Belfast Police recorded the following activity Dec. 8-15.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in…
SEARSMONT — Selma Shure (known as Sally) of Searsmont, Maine, died of natural causes on December 13th in Belfast, Maine. She was 99 years old.
Born November 12, 1923, in New Brunswick, New…
CAMDEN — Armajean N. (Belcher) Burns, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.
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State Board of Property Tax Review upholds Thomaston refusal to reduce Walmart’s property assessment
AUGUSTA — Walmart’s appeal to the State Board of Property Tax Review after the Town of Thomaston denied a property tax abatement request…
CAMDEN — Norene Bartlett Laatz, 90, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Norene was born in Rockland on January 25, 1932 to Evelyn Winslow…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 11-Dec. 7.
Antonio Alvarez, 50, of Rockport, assault and violating condition of release, two counts, in St…
The Maine Emergency Management Agency staff, partner agencies, and utility companies are coordinating preparedness efforts in advance of the snowstorm.
The National Weather Service…
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced Dec. 15 that two Maine organizations will receive a total of $22.4 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 2-7.
Francis Richardson III, 27, of Lincolnville, domestic violence assault in Searsport Oct. 4, 2020, three…
Bernard Silva, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 12, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine at the age…
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Linda Moran, a 689-ton articulated pusher tug built in 2008 at Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, was having “a typical run,” according to Chief Mate Dave…
THOMASTON — For the second year in a row, emergency vehicles in Thomaston took a break from the rigors of their jobs, turning instead to the spirit of the season.
Following the choreography…
‘The irresponsible decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts you, your passengers and everyone on the road at risk.’
With the Holiday season approaching, Maine law enforcement agencies will be increasing their efforts to reduce impaired driving. Law enforcement presence will be increased during The National…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Stephen O. Robinson, 59, passed away on December 7, 2022, at his home with his wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with lung disease.
Steve was born on…
ROCKLAND — A motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Maverick Street and Old County Road, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, remains under investigation. However, preliminary reports by the Rockland Police…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 1-8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 19 - Dec. 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…
Stay off the Snow Bowl trails until mountain opens
CAMDEN — Camden Snow Bowl crews sprung into action this past weekend, when changing weather patterns…
thefts, hit-and-run with a stolen vehicle
ROCKLAND — Rockland police continue with four investigations involving juveniles that all occurred on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
According to a RPD news release, during the early morning hours…
ROCKLAND — Dianne L. Linscott, 76 of Rockland, passed away, December 10, 2022 at the Sussman House, surrounded by family.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Investigating how a rapidly warming Arctic will affect American lobster populations and the communities that depend on them in New England and Atlantic Canada will be the focus of a University of…
Dec. 13 meeting
CAMDEN — Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, the Camden Select Board will talk about the town’s violation notice sent to property owners alleging…
BELFAST—When the dimly lit basement bar on 84 Main Street in Belfast opens at 4 p.m., there’s likely going to be mellow music on the Bluetooth system or on the turntable at the end of the bar,…
SEARSMONT — Alva Pollard, 66, of Searsmont took his last breath on Tuesday, December 6, and joined all those who left before him.
Alva, along with his late parents Wilson (Jack) Pollard and…
ROCKLAND — Barbara (Barbie) Patricia Haynes Witham, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022 at the Sussman House in…
cried for days .... no one will touch it ... potlucks
Community Heart and Soul seeks to help people to shape the future of their communities by actively seeking the collective wisdom of all residents, improving…
Dec. 13: Rockland Police Officer John Bagley confirmed that the ATM screen destroyed by juvenile vandals was located at Rockland Savings Bank. The Rockland Harbor Hotel was also identified as the…
maximum amount maine will receive is over $66 million
AUGUSTA — Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Monday a multistate coalition of attorneys general have finalized agreements with pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount…
Marion "Mimmie" Sawyer, 95, of Belfast, passed away on December 4, 2022. She was born on Feb 14, 1927, to Norman Kand Mildred Rexford Van Epps in Watertown, New York, being one of 9 children.…
CASTINE — On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., the Maine State Police responded to a single vehicle crash…
BELMONT — Errol G. Littlefield, Sr., passed away tragically when his lobster boat flipped over in Searsport Harbor on October 22, 2022. He died doing what he loved.
Errol was born to Leroy…
The Lincoln County HazMat team is no more. Emergency Management Agency Director Casey Stevens told county commissioners Dec. 6 the team was being discontinued. The team met twice per year for…
ROCKPORT — With Rockport Town Clerk Linda Greenlaw due to retire in less than a month, the Select Board is ready to hire her replacement. The town is offering the job to Camden’s current Deputy…
ST. GEORGE — Constance ‘Connie’ Davis Lehtinen, 88, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her daughter and care givers at the Owls Head Homestead, Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Born…
ST. GEORGE — A Maine Game Warden and a search team from the Maine Association for Search and Rescue located the body of Francine Laporte, 71, of Saint George at approximately, 10 a.m. today, Dec.…
