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Maine’s commercial harvesters earned $74 million more in 2024 than in 2023, with landings valued at $709,509,984, according to preliminary data release by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Feb. 28.

Local Democrats have met in recent months to debrief from the November elections, pass an ambitious budget, and elect new leadership for the coming years.

With generous support from the community during the past election cycle, the Waldo County Democrats are planning a range of activities in 2025, accor…

A winter storm that was characterized more as a low pressure system by meteorologists nonetheless created a day of traffic havoc Feb. 27, with numerous crashes along slippery Midcoast roads.

ROCKLAND – A New York man who is the owner of the Asian Massage Parlor in Rockland and is suspected of sex trafficking is being held without bail on a charge of obstruction of justice at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Saturday, March 1, has been declared a statewide day of protest with actions taking place in all 16 counties, according to a news relese from the group Peace and Justice of Waldo County.

The Knox County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library. 

Members of the local artistic social movement known as The Audacity are holding a mass meeting, a public-square sing-out of protest songs, and a march to the Knox County Courthouse Saturday, March 1, as part of the statewide 16 Counties for Courage day of action. 

ROCKLAND – A semi-developed property on Rockland’s Camden Street has found a new owner, and future plans aim to turn the grassy lot into a drive-thru franchise.

Known a few years ago as the location of a controversial cell tower, 182 Camden Street may soon be known as a morning coffee stop, with a cell tower behi…

ROCKLAND — Are you passionate about making a difference or looking for meaningful ways to give back?

The United Midcoast Charities’ Volunteer Recruitment Expo will be held Tuesday, March 11, from 4 - 7 p.m., at The Flanagan Center, 61 Limerock Street in Rockland.

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has launched a free Street Tree Program to increase tree cover on sunny residential streets. Rockland residents can apply for a tree to be planted in the public right of way in front of their home by the City’s Public Services Department in the Spring.

Following a month's delay due to calendar adjustments, the U.S.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 25 - Dec. 6.

Belfast

Kristine L. Wentworth to Harmony Leone and Jeffrey Pieske. 

Judith Weber to Margaret A. Gordon. 

B&B Belfast Homes LLC to Ed…

Update Feb. 25, 2025:

A housefire in Hope that injured a homeowner and claimed the lives of a dog and cat has been categorized as accidental, according to Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller. The cause is believed to have originated from a combustible material that was too close to a woodstove. 

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Feb. 10-24.

SEARSPORT — A Searsport man was arrested Feb. 22, after members of the Maine State Police located a stolen camper, valued at $18,000, and several sheds on his property, according to a press release from Maine State Police. 

Maine’s home insurance rates have escaped a year of consecutive multi-million dollar natural disasters virtually unscathed, according to a recent …

Blackstone said Feb. 24 that its funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest marina and superyacht service business in the U.S., from Sun Communities, Inc., for $5.65 billion. Rockland's Safe Harbor Marina is included in the transacti…

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Planning Board will convene Feb.

ROCKLAND – While conducting a patrol in a suspected drug trafficking location in Rockland, police identified a vehicle with falsely attached license plates, and subsequently arrested three individuals on various charges.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that supporters say would make it easier for Mainers with low credit scores to take out small loans: the law would give financial technology companies more leeway to partner with out-of-state banks and thus get around the state’s rate caps.…

The Knox County Regional Airport is preparing an update to its Airport Master Plan, and wants to hear from the public.

My mom recently had a Christmas gift returned to her, 48 years later.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 14-20. 

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

Feb. 12…

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 17-21.    

Camden

Jennifer M. Harrell Est. to Meredith Harrell Tr. and Meredith Harrell Trust.

Carmen Bombeke and Carmen B. Cherry to Bradley John Wolfgang and Bronwyn Jon…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

Feb. 14