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Spear Photos Show Bygone Era of Penobscot Bay Ferries

Waterfront

Spear Photos Show Bygone Era of Penobscot Bay Ferries

By Stephen Betts

Capt. Richard Spear was integral in getting the state to operate a ferry service for local islands.

Public Safety

Rockland Man Gets Five Years for 'Colossal Abuse of Trust'

By Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — A 45-year-old Rockland man was sentenced April 7 to five years in prison for sexu…

Outdoor

Splashy Anniversary Bash: Outdoor Enthusiasts Celebrate Historical 50th ‘Passy’ Paddle

By Ken Waltz

Half-century of fun-filled whitewater competition in Waldo County comes to fruition despite low water, cold conditions.

News

More Than 200 Turn Out in Rockland In Defiance to Trump Policies

By Stephen Betts

Opposition focuses on multiple issues.

Through The Lens

Hundreds Attend Hands Off! Protest in Belfast

Photos by John Blodgett

Demonstration against Trump policies was one of over 1,200 nationwide.

Nomination Papers Available at Northport Town Office for June Election

By John Burgess

Crews Knock Down Fire at Closed Rockport Motel

News

Crews Knock Down Fire at Closed Rockport Motel

By Stephen Betts

Rockland Man Gets Five Years for 'Colossal Abuse of Trust'

Public Safety

Rockland Man Gets Five Years for 'Colossal Abuse of Trust'

By Stephen Betts

Outdoor

Splashy Anniversary Bash: Outdoor Enthusiasts Celebrate Historical 50th ‘Passy’ Paddle

By Ken Waltz

Villagers

Searsport’s Antiques Historian

By Kyle Laurita

Phyllis Sommer, co-owner of Pumpkin Patch Antiques, is celebrating the store’s 50th anniversary this year. Her antiques, she says, tell a story.

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Rockland Man Gets Five Years for 'Colossal Abuse of Trust'

ROCKLAND — A 45-year-old Rockland man was sentenced April 7 to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl hundreds of times.

Spear Photos Show Bygone Era of Penobscot Bay Ferries

Capt. Richard Spear was integral in getting the state to operate a ferry service for local islands.

Hundreds Attend Hands Off! Protest in Belfast

Demonstration against Trump policies was one of over 1,200 nationwide.

Island Joins 'Hands Off' Protest

Islesboro residents joined millions of U.S. citizens and others around the globe April 5 to express their concern about President Trump and his chief adviser, Elon Musk.

UPDATED: One Hurt After Car Flips on Route 90

WARREN — One person was injured Sunday April 6 when a vehicle went off the road and rolled after a crash on Route 90.

More Than 200 Turn Out in Rockland In Defiance to Trump Policies

Opposition focuses on multiple issues.

Knox County Court News

ROCKLAND — The following cases were handled in the state court in Knox County from March 28 through April 4.

ICE Thickens

The presence of federal immigration agents in Maine grows.

Rockland Council Mulls Axing Loitering, Begging Prohibitions

Zone change eyed to assist Aroma Joe's.

Crews Knock Down Fire at Closed Rockport Motel

Dehumidifier pinpointed as a cause.

Waldo County Closed Cases

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between March 17 and March 28, 2025:

Curry Introduces Bill to Study EMS, Ferry Service on island Communities

AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo County, introduced a bill that would establish a working group to study the emergency medical and ferry services of island communities.