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Obituaries

TENANTS HARBOR — Philip C. Morris, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

William B. Lowden, obituary

UNION — William B. Lowden, 76, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, May 10, 2025 with his family at his side.

Born in Damariscotta, November 2, 1948, he was the son of Clifton and Beatrice Barstow Lowden. Educated locally he was a 1967 graduate of Warren High School.

Kim 'Mac' Irwin McFarland, service

ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland, who went home to his Lord and Savior November 28, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at The East Union Cemetery, Miller Road, Union.

Maralyn Mae Hooper, obituary

ROCKLAND — Maralyn Mae Hooper, 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maralyn was born in Camden on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Clifford) Hooper.

Joseph E. Forti, service

APPLETON — Visiting Hours for Joseph E. Forti, 92, who died December 16, 2024 at his home in Appleton, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Elmer R. Witham, notice

OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Burpee Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, with a burial to follow at Achorn Cemetery Rockland.

Allen E. Huntley, obituary

ROCKPORT — Allen E. Huntley, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Pen Bay Hospital.

Eleanor L.M.M. Mitchell, obituary

WALDOBORO and DAMARISCOTTA — Eleanor L.M.M. Mitchell, originally residing in Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence, Hodgdon Green, in Damariscotta, Maine on May 16, 2025, at the age of 103.

Beth Denfeld Wood, obituary

TENANTS HARBOR — Beth Denfeld Wood, 71, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Brad” Bucklin.

Cedric Willie Long, obituary

ROCKLAND — Cedric W. Long, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

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McLain Building developer named; talk turns to fate of next door's Lincoln Street Center

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ROCKLAND — As the City of Rockland announced its choice for ownership of the former McLain School elementary building, talk eventually segued to the future of the buildi…

SAD 28 and Five Town CSD Camden Candidate Sarah E. Smith

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Bigelow Laboratory announces new center in honor of Harold Alfond

Bigelow Laboratory has officially named its 25,000-square-foot expansion, which will revolutionize the institute's solutions-oriented research and education programming, in honor of Harold Alfond. The Harold Alfond Foundation contributed $8 million of support to the new space, which represents a 40% increase in Bigelow Laboratory's campus and includes a versatile, multipurpose forum. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

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New Rockport Sewer Ordinance Task Force meets this afternoon

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on the issues

Camden Select Board Candidate Christopher Rheault

On June 10, voters in Camden will consider two candidates — Bobbi Oxton Blake and Christopher Rheault — seeking to fill one open Select Board seat being vacated by current Chair Tom Hedstrom. That seat carries a three-year term.

SAD 28 and Five Town CSD Rockport Candidate Brieanna Gutierrez

On June 10, Rockport will vote for two candidates from a field of three candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) school boards for a three-year term. There is also an open one-year term due to…

Public meeting: What could Lincolnville do with $75,000 to address climate risks?

LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville is taking steps to strengthen the community by enrolling in the Community Resilience Partnership, a state-supported program that helps towns plan and fund local projects that improve safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.

Ensuring Long-Term Stewardship and Local Blueberry Access

Midcoast Conservancy transfers Haystack Mountain property to Georges River Land Trust

LIBERTY — Midcoast Conservancy has transfered the Haystack Mountain property to Georges River Land Trust, "a move designed to ensure the long-term protection, stewardship, and public enjoyment of a beloved midcoast Maine landmark," said Midcoast Conservancy, in…

John Nicolas Ruf, 'Nick's Event'

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Nick did not want a rainbow bridge sendoff. (But he did mention reconnecting with Cargo as he began a new journey.)

He adamantly lamented about not wanting a “Celebration of Life” service... typical Nick.

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Sen. Beebe-Center welcomes Hope Pastor Jamie Bickel to Senate

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 13, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, welcomed Pastor Jamie Bickel of South Hope Community Church in Hope to the State House to deliver the opening invocation.

Community paddle and rally at Camden Harbor to support removal of Montgomery Dam

Join the Natural Resources Council of Maine, Megunticook RiverKeepers, and local partners for a community paddle and rally to support the removal of the Montgomery dam on the Megunticook River, May 17.

Camden, Rockport awarded a joint grant to advance climate resilience through collaboration

Camden and Rockport, in partnership with Camden Climate Action Now (CamdenCAN), received a joint Community Action Grant from the Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future.

Post 30 American Legion announces 2025 Memorial Day Parade Marshal

CAMDEN — US Army Staff Sergeant Ben Hazen is the 2025 Memorial Day Parade Marshal.

Hazen will also be the Memorial Day speaker at various stops along the War Memorial Post 30 American Legion parade routes in its local communities.

Donut Dollies

12th Annual Boots on the Ground at Montpelier

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County Teachers of the Year announced: Hope, Belfast and Wiscasset teachers named

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Waldo County deed transfers

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 5-9.

Belfast

TFD77 Revocable Trust Agreement to Leah Trommer.

The City of Belfast to Rose M. Fletcher HRS.

John W. Holmes to Dead River Company LLC. …

SAD 28 and Five Town CSD Camden Candidate Taylor Pohlman

SAD 28 and Five Town CSD Camden Candidate Rafael Baeza

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Public discussion on Camden's Montgomery Dam removal recommendation

The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee is hosting a discussion of the recommendation for Camden's Montgomery Dam this evening, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Camden-Rockport Middle School in Bisbee Theater.

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Police commission raises eyebrows at Thomaston PD, applauds creativity, community engagement

Thomaston Police Department (File photo by Sarah Thompson)

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A new park gets a name: Out with RES, in with 'Rockport Common'

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Maine Warden Service assisting Damariscotta Police in search for missing man

Tyler Low. (Photo courtesy Maine Warden Service)

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Waldo County divorces

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Maine lawmakers considering new dam safety reforms

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This Week in Lincolnville

The Churches of Lincolnville, Part II

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