Rockland police charge 73-year-old man with sex assault

The Virginia suspect will be held without bail pending his first court appearance.

Union resident gets 18 months for sexually assaulting child

The defendant had been sought for four years before being arrested in August 2022.

Legislature expected to correct Waldo-Knox boundary this session

A decades-old mapping error moved part of the Islesboro archipelago into Knox County. Following agreement by county commissioners, a bill introduced by Sen. Chip Curry proposes to move it back.

Continued community center conversation prompts profanity

Tempers flared more than once when the Union Select Board hosted another lengthy discussion on the Thompson Community Center, with one request prompting the town manager to break into profanity.

Rockport storm bill to exceed $250K

Two of the town’s most precious assets suffered the worst damage in the recent storm, while FEMA payments still lag for the cleanup after an even tougher tempest in 2021.

Man accused of massive fraud denies allegations

The lawsuit had been sealed for nearly three months to allow for attachments to be filed on various financial accounts.

Flu and COVID-19 remain at low levels in Knox County

Bishop issues statement opposing Mills’ proposed abortion bill

Bishop Deeley of the Portland Diocese implores people to ask their local representatives to reconsider "this unnecessary reform that will bring immeasurable pain to Maine and its people."

Electric bus joins Rockland area school district’s fleet

Using the vehicle will bring savings in maintenance and fuel costs.

Downtown Rockland events center gets final OK

Downtown business representatives voiced support for the project during the Jan. 17 public hearing.