ROCKLAND—Five years ago I took a tour of the house where Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in and wrote a story,…
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The first open house to the public shows the progress of the house over the last six years
WASHINGTON — A tractor trailer truck may have come to a stop completely off the road before emergency crews arrived shortly after an approximate 7:10 a.m. dispatch from 911, but it would be hours…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce and Boothbay Lights have announced they are keeping an eye on Saturday’s weather – rain and wind in the forecast -- for the scheduled arrival of…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 21-30.
Belfast
Kyle J. and Helen Skinner to Kassandra L. and Derrick…
ROCKPORT — Voting unanimously Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, the six members of the Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals upheld municipal approval…
ROCKLAND — Renee Mary Hutcheon, 92, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine. She was born in London, England on September 18, 1930.
In retirement,…
BELFAST — Donna M. (Jackson) Way, 90, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born in Belfast on February 7, 1932, the daughter of…
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The world's second-largest retailer has chosen a Maine island community to illustrate delivery off the beaten path – way off.
Amazon this month released a mini-…
HIGH NEED FOR TOYS FOR YOUNG TEENS
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police Department is proud to be hosting a Toys-for-Tots drop box in the lobby of the Rockland Police Department this year, with officers donating toys.
The box is…
A Newbury award author ....the woman’s part ... men talked man talk
This past week the Bayshore Baptist congregation put on a Thanksgiving dinner for the community, inviting one and all to come, and delivering meals to those who couldn’t…
BELFAST — On November 26, 2022 at approximately 6:37 a.m., Belfast Police received a 911 call from Waldo County Dispatch of a Domestic Violence incident in progress. The call came in from Lawlor…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Nov. 21- 22.
An indictment does not imply guilt.
Miralys Duperry, 22, of Belmont, domestic violence…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 21-25.
Appleton
Susan Fogg Whitman and Susan Fogg to Peter Dewalt…
EAST HAMPTON, Connecticut — Jacqueline A. Jackson, of East Hampton, Connecticut passed away October 30, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital in Middleton, Connecticut.
She was born in Bangor, May 11…
LINCOLNVILLE — Robert Erwin Heald of Lincolnville, passed away on November 18, 2022, with his family by his side, from complications of a stroke suffered on October 24.
Bob was born in…
Peter David McGowan passed away on Nov. 4, 2022 in Portland, Maine. Born in Camden, Maine, September 17, 1964, he was the son of the late Horace and Theresa McGowan.
Peter was a graduate…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 10-16.
Brandi Howard, 35, of Appleton, unlawful possession of heroin in Belfast June 25, 2019, dismissed;…
BELFAST — Thanksgiving may typically be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, but for some, the holiday spirit arrived a day early, along with the…
A symbol of hope for the coming year
CAMDEN — A small, but hearty crowd braved the November cold to watch the first lighting of the Mt. Battie Star for 2022. Always at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the intimate ceremony is a longtime…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 17-23.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 8-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
PROBATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS DRUG CONVICTION IN LINCOLN COUNTY
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man remains at the Knox County Jail after he was arrested by police on several outstanding warrants, including a warrant for probation revocation.
Harley Winchenbach,…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Thomas A. Bosica, Jr., 75, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Family and friends are…
BELFAST — Brenda M. Frost, 75, passed away November 18, 2022 at her residence in Belfast. She was born May 17, 1947, in Belfast to Maynard and June (Davis) Thompson.
Brenda was a member of…
The Camden Police Department would like to express our sincere congratulations to Detective Sergeant Curt Andrick on his new role as Chief Deputy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
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Knox County Sheriff Pat Polky has announced that he will be appointing Curt R. Andrick as the next Chief Deputy of Knox County. His first day of duty will be on December 2, 2022. Andrick will take…
Sally Ann (Pope) Halliday passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2022.
Sally was born on August 17, 1942 in Gardiner, Maine, the only daughter of Harold Thoits and Marjora Viola (…
WALDOBORO — Karen Elaine Anderson, 67, of Waldoboro passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine on November 14, 2022, knowing faithfully she was going to be with her Savior.…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Curtace "Scott" Gamlen, 78, passed away peacefully in the loving care of Sussman House on November 19, 2022. His wife and his brothers were by his side during his final days.…
‘We don’t bring our politics into it. We bring only our heart and soul.”
ROCKLAND – “This is going to be a great year,” said Rockland City Council member Louise MacLellan-Ruf.
In a 4-1 vote by council members, Monday, Nov. 21, MacLellan-Ruf became custodian of…
LINCOLNVILLE — Robert E. Heald,78, husband of Roberta Harris Heald, of Lincolnville, died on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A Memorial Service will be…
CAMDEN — Gordon R. Harris, 102, of Camden, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
A Memorial Service will be announced by the Long Funeral Home & Cremation…
BELFAST — Elizabeth Beattie, 93, of Belfast, passed away on November 19, 2022.
A graveside service will be held on December 1, 2022, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Cemetery in Clinton,…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 14-18.
Camden
Neall Johnson Revocable Trust of 2000 and Cecilia…
6 fatalities, 139 crashes during Thanksgiving holiday weekends from 2017 to 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety to make sure you make it to the table this Thanksgiving…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 7-18.
Belfast
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 10-20.
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 Oct. 30 - Nov. 11.
An arrest or…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 3-9.
Michael A. Ripley, 31, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast July 24, 2018, 180 days in jail,…
OWLS HEAD — Sandra K. Arvidson, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home in Owls Head. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on September 30, 1937, she was…
ST. GEORGE — James D. Faulkner, 84 of St. George, passed away on October 27, 2022 at Sussman House in Rockport.
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PROSPECT — Lucille J. Clements, 87, of Prospect, Maine, passed away on November 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 31, 1935, in Prospect, Maine, the only child of the late Orrin and…
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NORTHPORT—Everyone is feeling the strain of inflation this year. With food costs spiking 11…
THOMASTON — After a hiatus due to COVID restrictions, a special annual event returned to Thomaston Grammar School’s 5th grade on Tuesday, November 15. “TGSgiving” is the fifth-grade version of…
ROCKLAND — James Harvey Groves, 88, died at Sussman House in Rockport, Maine, on November 12, 2022, from congestive heart failure.
He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on October 21,…
SPRUCE HEAD — Hilda Cushman, 93, passed away peacefully, at Tall Pines in Belfast in the early morning hours of November 14, 2022.
Hilda was born on December 6, 1928 to Carl and Betsy (…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 24-Nov. 10.
Charles J. Bill, 40, of Northport, aggravated assault in Warren July 27, 2021, 14 days in jail…
UNION — A portion of Route 17 (Heald Highway) is closed this afternoon in Union after a garbage truck took out a guide wire and five poles at the intersection of Sennebec Road. The intersection…
FRIENDSHIP — Joyce Frances Richards passed away on November 10, 2022, at Pen Bay Medical Center, after a period of declining health.
Joyce was born on October 7, 1944, in Waldoboro, the…
