http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Knox VillageSoup. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:20:30 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 15:20:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552823/CG_logo.gif 138 50 http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/historic-midcoast/1002021?source=rss ]]> Penobscot Marine Museum has a collection of historic photos with little to no documentation regarding location. The Camden Herald is publishing some of these "mystery" photos to see if readers can help add to the museum's information. Those who have information about the location, structures or people in the photos should email ~ http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/historic-midcoast/1002021 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:38:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fire-levels-barn-in-waldoboro-neighbors-respond-to-save-boat/1003794?source=rss ]]> A fast moving fire leveled a barn at the corner of Route 220 and Finntown Road in Waldoboro May 18. Waldoboro Fire Chief Paul Smeltzer said multiple calls came in just past 1:30 p.m. to alert first responders of the blaze. The initial call said smoke from the building was visible, and by the time crews arrived --within 10 minutes -- the barn was engulfed in flames, said Smeltzer. There were no injuries, he ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fire-levels-barn-in-waldoboro-neighbors-respond-to-save-boat/1003794 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:48:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-do-you-think-is-the-secret-to-longevity/1002108?source=rss ]]> The Camden Herald staff asks, "What do you think is the secret to longevity?" http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-do-you-think-is-the-secret-to-longevity/1002108 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-farmers-market-great-addition-to-warm-weather-weekends/1003764?source=rss ]]> The Thomaston Farmers' Market opened on a clear spring morning Saturday, May 18. Live music, vendors selling local fare, and community support made for a strong first day, with ten vendors and curious residents milling around the grounds. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at the Thomaston Public Library. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-farmers-market-great-addition-to-warm-weather-weekends/1003764 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rsu-40-teachers-receive-recognition/1001572?source=rss ]]> Five teachers in Regional School Union 40 were recognized at the May 16 board meeting for completing Literacy Coaching training. The teachers have spent time since last August learning how to assist their fellow staff members in implementing a comprehensive literacy model to put forth in the district, according to Director of Instruction Kim Schroeter. Marcia Boody, Director of the Maine Partnerships in Comprehens... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rsu-40-teachers-receive-recognition/1001572 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Beth A. Birmingham) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/third-2-million-claim-filed-against-knox-county-for-fatal-plane-crash/1003635?source=rss ]]> A third notice of claim against the county was filed on behalf of the estate of a man killed in a November plane crash at the Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head. Michael E. Cheney, of Beverly, Mass. is the personal representative of David Cheney, and filed the claim May 12 for negligence of the county, its employees, agents, or servants that caused David's death. Cheney, 22, a University of Maine student, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/third-2-million-claim-filed-against-knox-county-for-fatal-plane-crash/1003635 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/page-no-longer-with-eastern-railroad/1003599?source=rss ]]> Maine Eastern Railroad in Rockland confirmed Friday, May 17, former Vice President Gordon Page is no longer with the company. Page had been employed with the railroad company for nearly eight years, most recently as vice president and director of operations. "No comment," was the response from the railway corporate office in Morristown, N.J., of Page's seemingly sudden departure. According to the Rockland office, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/page-no-longer-with-eastern-railroad/1003599 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Beth A. Birmingham) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-man-arrested-on-multiple-charges/1003586?source=rss A Lincolnville man has been arrested and charged with several criminal counts following investigation of the May 7 robbery of a Mechanic Street residence. Isaac Young, 38, was arrested at his home in Lincolnville May 17 by Lincolnville Police Chief Ron Young and charged with burglary, theft, criminal trespass and violation of bail conditions, according to Camden Police Department Detective Curt Andrick. Taken ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-man-arrested-on-multiple-charges/1003586 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Stephanie Grinnell) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-are-you-planting-in-your-gardens-this-spring/1002107?source=rss ]]> The Courier-Gazette staff asked: "What are you planting in your gardens this spring?" http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-are-you-planting-in-your-gardens-this-spring/1002107 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/emery-files-complaint-against-warren-cites-breach-of-contract/1003416?source=rss ]]> A dispute over who breached a contract involving the sale of property intended for a methadone clinic between the town of Warren and the previous would-be buyer and landlord of the site has come to litigation in Rockland Superior Court. Robert Emery of Rockport and Vixen Land Holdings LLC filed a complaint against the town earlier this month, citing a breach of contract resulting in Vixen sustaining significant ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/emery-files-complaint-against-warren-cites-breach-of-contract/1003416 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-fisherman-out-to-sea-during-sentence-hearing/1003093?source=rss ]]> A warrant for the arrest of a Rockland fisherman was ordered May 16 when he failed to show up for a sentence hearing in Rockland District Court. Steven W. Ward Jr., 37, was scheduled to appear in court for sentencing on multiple charges of not paying taxes or filing returns for three years — 2006, 2007, and 2008, according to court papers. Ward pleaded guilty to the charges in November, said court papers. Ward's ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-fisherman-out-to-sea-during-sentence-hearing/1003093 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:17:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-centenarian-reflects-on-life-the-world/1001938?source=rss ]]> Vernette Cross Robarts' roots run deep in Camden, she has spent nearly her entire life as a resident of town. And her life is a long one — Robarts celebrated her 100th birthday May 14. "It's a fair piece," she said during a recent interview at her home, where she lives with her daughter Connie. Robarts said aside from a few years in Thomaston, she's resided in Camden for all of her 100 years, and for more than 60 ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-centenarian-reflects-on-life-the-world/1001938 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:18:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Stephanie Grinnell) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/meals-on-wheels-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-volunteer/1001551?source=rss ]]> Lark Blum pulls her immaculate Mercedes over to the curb on Lisle Street in Rockland. Anyone seeing her step out of that car might think: polished professional, perhaps an accountant or lawyer making a house call for a particularly important client. Perhaps an insurance agent and business owner, her actual prior career. She does not go far, just to the back of the vehicle where she pops open the trunk. From a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/meals-on-wheels-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-volunteer/1001551 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:17:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Daniel Dunkle) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-main-street-to-get-a-facelift/1003085?source=rss ]]> Rockland Public Works Director Greg Blackwell has confirmed that resurfacing will begin on Main Street on Sunday, May 19. The road work will start at the Park Street end of Main Street and will continue evenings (Sundays through Thursdays) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. A parking ban will be in place along Main Street during the noted hours. Work will progress north to Rankin Street, with a deadline eyed for the end of ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-main-street-to-get-a-facelift/1003085 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Beth A. Birmingham) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/owner-of-formerly-missing-vessel-sued-for-salvage-cost/1002917?source=rss ]]> The location and return of Xtreme Measures, a Spruce Head lobster boat that was unmanned and adrift this winter, generated a big bill. Amy Philbrick LLC, the vessel that found the Maine boat and towed it to a New Hampshire port now wants to settle up, and filed a civil lawsuit against Jason D. Hooper May 8 in U.S. District Court in Portland for an agreed cost of marine salvage services, totaling $200,000. The ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/owner-of-formerly-missing-vessel-sued-for-salvage-cost/1002917 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/route-90-crash-sends-one-to-hospital/1002845?source=rss ]]> A rear-end collision at the entrance of Damariscotta Bank and Trust on Route 90 in Warren sent one man to the hospital Thursday morning. The call came in to Knox County Regional Communication Center approximately 8:30 a.m. May 16 and was initially reported as a head-on crash. According to police at the scene, Terence Sokoloff, 69, of Warren was headed east on Route 90 in his 2009 Infinity and was making a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/route-90-crash-sends-one-to-hospital/1002845 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Dwight Collins) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/reconfiguration-of-rsu-13-schools-topic-of-thomaston-talk/1002848?source=rss ]]> Regional School Unit 13 representatives from Thomaston have organized a meeting Sunday, May 19 to discuss the reconfiguration of district schools. Arvilla Collins and Darryl Sanborn will begin the meeting at 2 p.m. at Lura Libby School. On May 14, South Thomaston and Owls Head board representatives held a similar meeting to discuss the future of Owls Head Central School and Gilford Butler School. RSU 13 has begun ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/reconfiguration-of-rsu-13-schools-topic-of-thomaston-talk/1002848 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Kim Lincoln) Education http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/waldoboro-police-blotter/1001785?source=rss ]]> Waldoboro officers responded to 206 calls for service from May 6 to May 13. Below are a few of the highlights: May 7 Officer Thomas Hoepner summoned a 15-year-old male for assault. Officer Thomas Bartunek investigated a report of harassment on Facebook by a female in Missouri. Bartunek summoned William Prescott, 54, of Waldoboro for criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon. May 9 Officer John Lash summoned ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/waldoboro-police-blotter/1001785 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/any-day-on-the-olad-is-better-than-a-day-at-the-office/1001758?source=rss ]]> One of the many reasons I love my job is the opportunity to do something different everyday. Meeting new people and discovering mutual friends is a bonus to what I do in the town I grew up in. For example, I had the pleasure one afternoon to go for a sail. It wasn’t just on any sailboat though, it was the Schooner Olad. I remember seeing the day-sailer rafted to the other ships in the fleet when it came to town ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/any-day-on-the-olad-is-better-than-a-day-at-the-office/1001758 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Dwight Collins) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/save-our-schools-is-message-at-owls-head-forum/1002339?source=rss ]]> Members of the community rallied around sparing Owls Head Central School and Gilford Butler School from the chopping block at a meeting May 14. About 45 people attended the one-and-a-half-hour meeting, mainly speaking in favor of the good work done by educators, the climate provided for students and the high performance in terms of test scores at the two schools. The meeting was organized by Regional School Unit ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/save-our-schools-is-message-at-owls-head-forum/1002339 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Kim Lincoln) Education