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  • Midcoast Forecast - January 28, 2020 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jan 28
    We'll see another cloudy day on Tuesday as cooler air begins to filter into the region along north winds with temperatures holding in the upper ...

  • Hilchey takes over Planet

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 27
    Planet Toys in downtown Camden has a new owner, but not a new face. “I can't think of anyone I would rather have sold this business to,” said ...

  • Chickens survive coop fire

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 27
    No chickens were injured Sunday when their coop caught on fire. The fire was reported shortly before 10 a.m., Jan. 26, at the chicken coop next to ...

  • Celebration of Rocco's life set for Wednesday

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 27
    A celebration of the life of 15-month-old Rocco Perfetto is scheduled Wednesday evening. The young boy succumbed to injuries he received when he ...

  • Teen seriously injured in Route 1 crash

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 26
    A 16-year-old suffered serious injuries late Saturday night in a two-car crash on Route 1 in Warren. The 16-year-old from Boothbay was driving a ...

  • One brick at a time

    Jan 26
    Before a talk Jan. 21 at the Camden Public Library, Events Coordinator Julia Pierce made a pitch to those in attendance, holding up a brick. She ...

  • Habitat neighborhood takes shape in Rockland

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 26
    Two houses have been framed in and a foundation has been completed for a third home in what will be a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood. The ...

  • Trial set for civil rights lawsuit against Waldoboro

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 26
    A date has been set for the civil rights lawsuit against Waldoboro, the former town police chief, and a former officer of the Waldoboro Police ...

  • Lawsuit dropped against Bermuda training ship

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 26
    A lawsuit filed in October by Rockport Marine against a foundation that owns a Bermuda training ship has been dismissed by the Rockport company. Th...

  • Knox County court news

    Jan 25
    The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Jan. 7 through Jan. 14. Allen P. Holmes, 56, Rockland, domestic violence assault ...

  • Accessory dwelling expansion proposed

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 24
    The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change that expands the use of accessory dwellings. The public hearing will be ...

  • Planning Board pushes back decision on hotel

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 24
    The Planning Board voted to put off further consideration of the proposed Rockport Harbor Hotel to its February meeting. The decision was made at ...

  • DNA test results in arrest of man for strong-arm robbery at ...

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 24
    A 52-year-old Waldoboro man was arrested Wednesday, charged with a strong-arm robbery at a medical marijuana-growing facility in Washington more ...

  • Animal Control Officer wanted

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 24
    Cushing is hiring an Animal Control Officer with the position opening Feb. 1. Animal Control Officer William Demmons currently serves the towns of ...

  • Sidewalk petition hits dead end

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 24
    A petition to add a question about the proposed sidewalk on Depot Street to the annual town meeting warrant will likely get no further than the ...

  • Rockland lawyer gets seat in the impeachment trial

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 23
    Rockland attorney James Brannan witnessed history Tuesday Jan. 21 by sitting in the U.S. Senate gallery for the first day of the impeachment trial ...

  • Board of Appeals approves valet parking for hotel

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 23
    The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request to meet off-street parking standards for the proposed 35-room hotel in downtown Rockport with ...

  • New art walk announced for Camden

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 23
    Banners will hang on downtown lampposts in May to announce a new Camden Art Walk. Artist and Bay View Street gallery owner Colin Page told Select ...

  • Commission proposes Select Board term limits

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 23
    The Charter Commission proposed several changes Jan. 21, including setting term limits and establishing a recall process for Select Board members, ...

  • Wink's Place closed after police call

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 23
    The temporary closure of the swap shop at the Rockland solid waste facility is simply the city "hitting the pause button," according to city ...

  • Opposition continues on Rockland residential changes

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 22
    The proposed changes for residential zoning in Rockland are simply tweaks and not a major overhaul, according to the consultant working for the ...

  • Board discusses proposed restaurant, energy debate on hold

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 22
    The Thomaston Planning Board added details to a site plan for Doug Anderson's proposed restaurant Jan. 21. The first item on the agenda was to ...

  • Town office officially closes for new location

    Jan 22
    Thomaston Town Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, Feb. 7 for the move to the new Thomaston Municipal Building at 13 Valley Street. ...

  • New director hired at Rockland Main Street

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 22
    The leadership baton has been passed at the organization that promotes Rockland's downtown for more than a decade. David Gogel began work this ...

  • Student activist speaks out on gun violence, climate change

    By Daniel Dunkle - Jan 22
    An audience of mostly elderly residents gathered in the Camden Library Jan. 21 to listen to a high school student talk about the challenges facing ...

  • Oceanside seeks donors for chairs

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 22
    The new cafeteria at Oceanside High School is a major upgrade from the former eating area for students, yet there was one thing missing. The new ...

  • Correction

    Jan 22
    The Knox County court news that was published in the Jan. 16 edition incorrectly included a listing for Samara Kurek. That was a case completed in ...

  • Republican pursues District 96 House seat

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 22
    A Palermo woman has entered the Maine House race to represent the county district that includes Lincolnville. Katrina Smith of Palermo, a Republica...

  • Snow removal trends: less sand, more salt

    Jan 21
    Ahead of each incoming winter storm, the Public Works Department lays out a battle plan for clearing 58 miles of town and state roads. Dave St. ...

  • Historic store to reopen under new name

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 21
    The historic Fales store, closed since a fire in April 2017, has been purchased with plans for renovations and reopening as a market and deli. Tim ...

  • Family, community pray for toddler

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 21
    The family of a young boy who fell into a pool two weeks ago say they are praying for a miracle. Rocco Perfetto, who will turn 15-months-old Jan. ...

  • High school library named for Millay

    By Daniel Dunkle - Jan 21
    The Camden Hills Regional High School library has a new name that honors and brings attention to one of its accomplished graduates. The school ...

  • Deadline for dog licenses draws near

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 21
    The deadline to license dogs at local Town Offices is fast approaching. Any owner or keeper of a dog in the area is required to register the ...

  • New fire truck, appeals ordinance slated for Special Town ...

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 21
    The Appleton Select Board has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for Feb. 4 to vote on a Board of Appeals ordinance and authorize the purchase of a ...

  • Snow from Jeep roof led to crash

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 21
    Snow that fell onto the windshield of a Jeep from its roof is listed as a cause of a two-car crash Sunday. A Jeep Renegade, driven by Cory ...

  • Cold play

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 21
    Cold, clear weather and a school holiday filled the Camden Snow Bowl with skiers of all levels and ages on Martin Luther King Day Jan. 20.

  • Midcoast lens: Drama in snow

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 20
    An "Oh, no!" moment is captured by the creator of two snowmen on Oak Street in Camden.

  • Town faces high cost of saving building

    By Susan Mustapich - Jan 20
    Experts say the historic schoolhouse that serves the Lincolnville Improvement Association needs expensive repairs, and lacks adequate structural ...

  • Knox County deeds

    Jan 20
    The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 13 through Jan. 17 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Tara Vellani and Tara Hilt ...

  • Commission approval required for downtown cell antennae

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 20
    A proposal to replace and expand antennae for AT&T Wireless on the Island Institute's Rockland building will await a decision by the the Maine ...

  • Knox County court news

    Jan 19
    The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from Jan. 10 through Jan. 17. Joseph B. Blackler, 31, Waldoboro, taking shellfish from ...

  • More snow moving in for Saturday night and Sunday

    By Staff - Jan 18
    Our fourth round of snow this week is on the way that will bring similar impacts to Thursday's storm. A broad area of low pressure is moving ...

  • Firefighters open station to burn survivors

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 17
    Two dozen young people enjoyed pizza Friday evening at the Rockland fire station after spending a day on the ski slopes in Camden. The visitors ...

  • Thompson honored for bravery by Maine Chiefs of Police

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 17
    Camden Police Officer Paul Thompson has been awarded an Act of Bravery Award by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association for his life saving efforts ...

  • Summers says goodbye to Hope

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 17
    After more than two years as town clerk in Hope, Chelsea Summers is leaving for a position at the South Thomaston Town Office. On Friday Jan. 17, ...

  • Two hospitalized after Route 1 crash

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jan 17
    A head-on collision on Route 1 near Don Foshay's Discount Tire Tuesday afternoon sent two drivers to the hospital. Belfast Police said a call ...

  • Contractor sues technology school

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 17
    The electrical contractor that worked on the new Midcoast School of Technology building filed a lawsuit this week, saying it is owed more than ...

  • Residents spread money for presidential candidates

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 16
    Eighty-seven Knox County residents have spoken with their wallets in support of a wide range of candidates for president of the United States. A ...

  • Camden man charged with burglarizing neighbor

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 16
    A 53-year-old Camden man made his initial appearance Monday Jan. 13 on charges that he repeatedly burglarized a neighbor's property. Jerry P. ...

  • Neighbors hire lawyer to fight eatery approval, cite ...

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 16
    A joint meeting to discuss the Thomaston Green Jan. 14 took an unexpected turn with the presentation of an attorney letter to the boards regarding ...

  • Cell company adds new tower in Vinalhaven

    Jan 16
    U.S. Cellular continues to invest in its network with a new Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) cell site in Vinalhaven. The site will enhance ...

  • State transportation adds pier repairs to wish list

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 16
    The Maine Department of Transportation's list of proposed projects through 2022 in Knox County includes paving roads, upgrades at the airport, and ...

  • Thursday storm blankets Midcoast, prompts cancellations

    By Staff - Jan 15
    Another round of snow has arrived in the Midcoast today. An area of low pressure moved in from the west and tracked through southern New England ...

  • Voters face vaccine choice, pick candidates in primaries

    By Steve Betts - Jan 15
    Maine voters will decide March 3 whether they want to keep or repeal a law that allows only medical exemptions for vaccinations in order for ...

  • City audit sets new record

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 15
    A tight rein on spending during the past year fueled a dramatic increase in the surplus for Rockland city government. The annual audit found that ...

  • Flu cases drop in Knox County

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 14
    The flu outbreak in Knox County has diminished during the past week after more than a month of increased cases. There were eight new cases in Knox ...

  • Board supports no off-street parking requirements

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 14
    The Select Board unanimously voted to express their support for eliminating off-street parking requirements in downtown Rockport. The vote came at ...

  • Lobster lease extended five years at Rockport Harbor

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 14
    The Town of Rockport and Mainely Lobster came to an agreement to extend the company's lease at the harbor for five years. The new lease increases ...

  • Crematorium moves forward

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 14
    A proposed crematorium is one step closer to reality at Thomaston Village Cemetery after a lengthy discussion and debate during the Cemetery Board ...

  • Camden Police Blotter

    Jan 14
    The Camden Police Department reported the following activity from Dec. 24, 2019 through Jan. 11, 2020: Dec. 24 Nathaniel Hall, 39, of Belfast, was ...

  • Library closed in for winter weather

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 14
    Construction of the Rockport Library continues to progress on schedule, but funding for landscaping remains uncertain. At the Jan. 13 meeting, the ...

  • George named Town Manager

    By Christine Simmonds - Jan 14
    Thomaston Select Board met Monday, Jan. 13 at Watts Hall. The main order of business was the appointment of Kara George as Town Manager with a ...

  • Rep. Matlack seeks re-election

    By Stephen Betts - Jan 14
    Rep. Ann Matlack, D-St. George, is seeking a second term in the Maine House. Matlack registered Monday, Jan. 13 with the Maine Commission on ...

  • Former Police Chief to be recognized on National Memorial

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Jan 14
    Former Rockport Police Chief Perley Morrison Sprague has been honored with inclusion in the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washingto...

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