This Week in Lincolnville: Hitting Up the Farmstands

Waldo County Sheriff’s Office being considered for federal funding

By Land or By Sea Flotilla vigil scheduled for Port Clyde to protest U.S. Supreme Court

Obituaries

The Memorial Service for George McEvoy originally scheduled for today at the Boothbay Railway Village has been moved to the Boothbay Region YMCA due to the weather forecast.

The service will be from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life from 3 to 5 p.m.

Alan G. Clark, notice

BELFAST — Alan G. Clark, 57, of Belfast, Maine, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence.

Janice M. Bradeen, notice

ROCKLAND — Janice M. Bradeen, 88, of Rockland, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2025.

Terrance Benner, service

A celebration of life for Terrance “Terry” Benner, who passed on April 20, 2025, will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1 to 8 p.m., at Beaver Lodge, 127 Beaver Lodge Road, Hope.

Loretta O’Neil Simmons, obituary

ROCKLAND — Loretta Emily O’Neil Simmons, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Cushing. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 26, 1936, she was the daughter of Timothy Henry and Margaret Kamal O’Neil.

Neil C. Harris, notice

WALDOBORO — Neil C. Harris, 71, of Waldoboro, passed away at his home on July 13, 2025.

A time of visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 5-7 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, in Waldoboro.

A full obituary will be published when available.

Stephen E. Knight, obituary

WILMINGTON, North Carolina — Stephen E. Knight, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2025 from an intracerebral hemorrhage.

Sandra St. Clair, obituary

LIBERTY — Sandra St. Clair, of Liberty, left this earth on July 9, 2025, the same way her life was lived fast and matter of fact with all the people she loved.

Douglas Orrin McLain Jr., obituary

WALPOLE — Douglas ‘Dougie’ Orrin McLain Jr., 68, of Walpole, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2025. The son of Douglas McLain Sr. and Ann Mirando McLain, he was born May 23, 1957, in Damariscotta. He attended Bremen Grade School and Lincoln Academy.

Robert B. Annis, obituary

ROCKPORT — Dr. Robert B. Annis, 91, died peacefully, with his loving family at his side, Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

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Union unveils revised version of map considered 'crucial' to heritage

The revised "Come Spring" historical map of the common is unveiled during a ceremony, July 18, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

UNION – The map in Come Spring was crucial to the novel, and through the years, people have realized how crucial a large painted map would be for Union’s heritage.

Ed Epping exhibition confronts incarceration through visceral art

"ISOLATE" by Ed Epping, made of 100,000 hand-embroidered stitches on a vintage canvas cot cover.

It’s a numbing number: 100,000.

Maine winds down housing programs for asylum seekers

exterior of the catholic charities office.

Maine will end its transitional housing program for asylum seekers by the end of September, citing budget constraints and declined arrivals.

Clerical error with recently approved Lincolnville school budget may go before voters for resolution

LINCOLNVILLE — In the process of setting the annual tax bills for Lincolnville property owners a $331,709 error on the school budget warrant that voters approved May 19 was discovered. Now, the town must decide whether to go back before voters to resolve it.

community centers and municipal buildings

Northport, Searsmont facilities being considered for federal funds

More than $1.5 Million in federal funds considered for Owls Head Transportation Museum

Lincolnville Select Board to attend special meeting convened by School Committee

This evening, July 15, at 6 p.m., the Lincolnville Central School Committee is convening a special meeting to address a budgetary item that voters approved in May: Warrant article 13.

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Two employees file suit against Knox County Commissioners and D.A.'s Office for pay, sex discrimination

ROCKLAND — Despite raising their concerns about pay equality in 2011, 2016 and 2024, two female employees of Knox County said in a civil rights action filed June 23 in U.S. District Court that Knox County remained in violation of the equal pay law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act o…

This Week in Lincolnville: Strawberry Festival

Yet another Strawberry Festival at the Lincolnville United Christian Church. This midyear gathering always highlights for me our community at its best. A pack of volunteers make it happen, meeting throughout the year, figuring out all the logistics, planning for one near-magic morning in July.

'Replacing our aged and inadequate Fire/EMS station is the top priority for Thomaston'

Federal funding for proposed Thomaston Fire and EMS facility still in consideration

Thomaston Fire Station. (File photo by Sarah Thompson)

Islesboro native selected as a summer intern in Washington political office

U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Charles Jagger. (Photo courtesy office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins)

WASHINGTON D.C. — Charles Jagger, an Islesboro native, has been awarded a summer internship in U.S. Senator Susan Collins' Washington office. Jagger is a graduate of Islesboro Central School.

'One team. One goal. And everybody goes home'

Hope Fire Chief Keller celebrates and is celebrated; aims for 50-year club

Retiring Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller raises the gift that emcee Camden Fire Chief Chris Farley thought was an appropriate "Chiefly" gift for Keller. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

HOPE — Several gifts were presented to Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller, who formally retired from the chief position at midnight, June 30, 2025: A ride in style to his retirement party, a joke gift of doughnuts, an apple tree seedling, commemorations, and a keepsake piece of art created on a board from Keller’s f…

Knox County deed transfers

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 7-11.

Appleton

Toby Kyle to Peter M. Dewalt.

Camden

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Louise P. Meyer and William C. Meyer.

Gregory A. White and Sh…

Belfast Police beat

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 14 - July 9.

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.

May 14

Waldo County Sheriff's beat

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 19 - July 9.

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.

June 19…

Knox County deed transfers

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 30-July 4.

Appleton

Amanda M. Parten to James Richard Hagen.

Camden

Peter L. Deangelis and Patricia M. Deangelis to Bruce Tucker and Nancy Tucker.

A trip with Honor Flight Maine is an honor indeed: Meet Danny L. Swindler

Danny L. Swindler poses with his son, Danny, at the Maine sign. (Photo courtesy Danny Swindler/Dawn Bailey)

Danny L. Swindler, of Warren, recently traveled to Washington, DC along with his son, Danny L. Swindler, II (also of Warren), to visit the memorials.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FILED 'WITH PREJUDICE'

UPDATE: Settlement reached in lawsuit of MVHS graduate alleging sexual harassment by former principal

UPDATE (JULY 10): A settlement has been reached in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 by a former Medomak Valley High School student against Regional School Unit 40, a former principal and a former social worker.

Maine State Police relays message while continuing to investigate homicide in Union

The Maine State Police recognizes the fear and discomfort that this incident has brought to the town of Union and the Crawford Pond community. We remain steadfast in our efforts to investigate the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor, whose death was ruled a ho…

North Atlantic Blues Festival this weekend comes with street, park closures

Street closure map courtesy Rockland Police Department.

This weekend, the North Atlantic Blues Festival takes over the Rockland Public Landing. Rockland Police Dept. provides the following information and advice:

Please be patient when traveling through town, as the festival always brings a large influx of visitors and with it traffic.

Camden Charcuterie opened Memorial Day

Camden is on board with new charcuterie business

CAMDEN—Summertime is for light snacking, and Allison Warren capitalized on the whole grazing trend by opening her first business, Camden Charcuterie, this past Memorial Day.

The sit-down restaurant at 56 Elm Street in Camden has a beer and wine license, but many customers prefer to purchase her custom boxes and boards for ta…

From Washington, D.C.

Senators King and Collins, and Rep. Golden introduce Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTS) Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Susan Collins introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure U.S. troops are wearing high quality, safe and reliable foo…

Ask that residents remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement'

Maine State Police establish tip line in Union homicide investigation

The Maine State Police continues to investigate the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor, whose death was ruled a homicide on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Modivcare riders raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract

Modivcare, Penquis and Waldo Community Action Partners will continue to provide rides to medical appointments in their respective regions for another year amid a court battle over the decision to grant Modivcare a contract for the entire state.

Waldo County closed cases

BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 26 - July 2.

Ricky L. Seekins, 53, of Brooks, violating a condition of release in Brooks Nov. 29, 2023, dismissed; theft by receiving stolen property in Brooks Nov. 29, 2023, dismissed.

Belfast Police beat

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 19 - June 30.

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.

May 19

Waldo County Sheriff's beat

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 11 - July 1.

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.

June 11…

This Week in Lincolnville: The Return of the Cannon

Maybe you have not noticed, but the town of Lincolnville has been defenseless for the last 18 months or so. During the catastrophic storms of January 2024, the cannon, along with much of the beach infrastructure, was damaged, and taken away for renovations.

Homegrown filmmakers screen debut with 'Rivers Edge' July 5

A movie written, directed, and filmed locally will premiere at The Strand Theater in Rockland on Friday, July 5. Rivers Edge has been a labor of love for Piper Pavelich and Michael Russillo.

UPDATE: Identity of Crawford Pond homicide victim released, MSP seeks public assistance for timeline

As the Union rescue boat is pulled from the water, Union firefighters confirm their plan to hand over all operations to the Maine Warden Service as the search continues for an overdue paddle boarder. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

(Update, July 5, 3:45 p.m.)

Maine State Police have identified the deceased woman who was located during the search for a missing paddleboarder on Crawford Pond, in Union. MSP is asking for assistance from the public as the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding this situation.