ROCKPORT — For years, it was simply RES ("taking the kids over to RES to play T-ball). Then it was "the former RES" or "the old RES", or to be really specific, "the former Rockport Elementary…
News
The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) received notification that the federal government terminated $35 million of funding to provide digital…
DAMARISCOTTA — The Maine Warden Service is assisting the Damariscotta Police Department in the search for a missing Damariscotta man.
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ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96, of Rockport, died on May 8, 2025 at the Sussman House.
A full obituary will be published later.
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ROCKLAND — Robert E. Rackliff, 75, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home in Rockland.
Family and friends are invited to visit Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Burpee,…
ROCKLAND — Phyllis A. Prescott, 95, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
A full obituary with service details will be…
WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend, and dear friend to so many passed away peacefully early on the morning of May 3, 2025 far too soon after…
MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this world too soon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He passed peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on Matinicus, on the morning of what was to be his first…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Melissa S. Crossman, of Bangor, and Shawn B. Crossman, of Winterport, were married…
After decades of understaffing, underfunding and dire warnings about the condition of Maine’s dam safety agency, state lawmakers are now considering expansive legislation that would revamp the…
This Week in Lincolnville
In 1820, Joshua Lamb began building the old meeting house in Lincolnville Center, selling pews to help fund its construction. Now known as the Center Church, the Lincolnville United Church…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 5-9.
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PORTLAND — While well into a Lyme vaccine study, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, and its lead department, the MaineHealth Institute for…
A life celebration for Wayne 'Butch' Farley will be held May 18, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Rockland Golf Club.
Read his…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police were called to 17 James Street, in Rockland, just prior to 9:45 a.m., Sunday, May 11, for a report of domestic violence among three adults. While still en route, PD was…
For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...
MIDCOAST—This…
BANGOR — Kate Braestrup, of Lincolnville, was recognized by the Husson University Board of Trustees, who bestowed on her an honorary degree for public service.
"The honorary degree…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 1-7.
Abigail G. Scott, 30, of Belfast, operating after registration suspended in Palermo…
Most days, after work, I head north on Atlantic Highway, or Route 1. I like taking my time getting home, as it gives me the chance to decompress from the day, listen to a podcast, and get…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 30 - May 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
FRIENDSHIP — A joint graveside service for Sarah “Kate/Kathy” Foster, who passed away December 7, 2024, and her father Randall “Randy” C. Foster, who passed away April 9, 2020, will be held…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 6 - May 5.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
Steve Tatko squatted next to the cut end of a red spruce trunk lying in a stack with other felled trees. Eight inches in diameter, its bark was a deep red-brown. Its center held tiny rings of…
35 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes in 2024
May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists here in Maine. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety would like to remind all motorists…
John Wayne Leland, 66, of Warren, died April 28, 2025.
Born Sept. 16, 1958, in Camden to Dale and Faye (Raynes) Leland, John attended local schools, graduating with the Class of 1976 from…
A graveside service for Martin L. Osier, who passed away on January 13, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery on the Medomak Road in Bremen.
For a…
SOUTH THOMASTON — James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Lewiston…
May 8, 3:50 p.m., Camden alert from…
PORTLAND – A trial date of June 2 has been set for a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 by a former Medomak Valley High School student against Regional School Unit…
OWLS HEAD — Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., 33, beloved son, husband, father, coach and friend, left this world far too soon on Friday, May 2, 2025, following an unexpected medical event.
Born in…
two more names added this year
AUGUSTA — The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. The memorial, located on State…
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents may now drop off food scraps and other compostable items for free at the Rockland Transfer Station’s new community compost bins. This new…
ZEPHRYHILLS, Florida — Oleitta MacKinnon, 103 years of age, of Zephryhills, Florida.
Born to Theodore Eaton and Marion…
The following was circulated May 6 by the office of Senator Susan Collins:
Q&A on USDA Funding: Click HERE…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…
BURNHAM — Ronald F. Spiegel, beloved father, grandfather, brother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1939, in Providence, Rhode…
SEARSPORT — Phoebe Ella Chandler French, 78 of Searsport, Maine, made the transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 to be with…
The counties and municipalities that receive a direct share of the settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers have spent less than half of…
'Cancer and cardiac diseases are killing more firefighters than any other cause of death'
ROCKLAND — On Monday and Tuesday, May 5 and 6, the Rockland Fire & EMS Department underwent early diagnostic cardiac and cancer screening procedures with…
BELFAST — Edwin F. “Ed” Brown, 81, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025.
Ed was born in Morrill, Maine on January 13, 1944 to Frank and Nadine (…
A celebration of the life of Chris Cobb will be held Saturday, June 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Sail Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, Maine. Bring…
CUSHING — Edna Mary Montgomery, of Cushing, Maine, died on April 28, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine. Born on July 16, 1939 at the Knox Hospital in…
WARREN — A Memorial Service honoring the life of Walter William Wooster, Jr., the husband of Lynn Waldron Archer, will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Archers on the Pier, 58 Ocean…
'An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting'
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the final wording of a referendum question on Friday, according to a news release from her office.…
ROCKLAND — Weekly organized protests in Rockland against the Trump Administration started small in Februrary. By mid April, some people claimed to see an estimated 200 participants on one Saturday…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m., to address a variety of topics featured on Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig’s…
THOMASTON — On Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Annual Tip-A-Cop to benefit Special Olympics Maine will be held at Applebee’s in Thomaston.…
The Knox County Democratic Committee will host a panel that includes Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, Maine…
ROCKPORT — Anne Wright Bell, died April 29, 2025 in Rockport. She was born June 11, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey.
Anne is survived by her husband, Nelson C. Bell of Rockport; stepson…
FRIENDSHIP — Michael ‘Tony’ Balser, 68, fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025.
Tony was born in Cleveland and his family later settled in Seville. It was there that he…
