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Robert Leroy Carlson, Sr., obituary
ROCKLAND — Robert Leroy Carlson, Sr. went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2024, just two days shy of his 88th birthday. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rockland, April 15, 1936, he was the son of Gustav and Ethel Carlson, and was extremely proud of his Swedish heritage.
Edward William Thompson, obituary
ROCKLAND — Edward (Eddie) William Thompson, 81 of Rockland, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Brewer, November 18, 1942 he was the son of Hazel and William Thompson. Eddie joined the US Navy in the winter of 1959. After four years of service,...
Albert W. Hallowell, obituary
OWLS HEAD — Albert W. Hallowell, 86, passed unexpectedly and peacefully, Friday, April 12, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in Portland, Maine, June 11, 1937 he was the son of Frank and Helen Lillias Hallowell. Albert attended and graduated from Thomaston High School in 1955. After graduation he entered the United Stated Coast Guard where he was stationed on Mantincus Rock.
Animals die in barn fire
APPLETON - Some farm animals died in a barn fire in Appleton early this morning. Fire and rescue crews responded to 432 Appleton Ridge Road around 2:30 am. Flames had already engulfed the barn and a nearby truck. According to Liberty Fire and Rescue, some chickens and piglets did not...
Man found not criminally responsible for murder seeks to be discharged from state custody
A Maine man found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for killing his brother is looking to be discharged from state custody. In 2008, 39-year-old Enoch Petrucelly stabbed his brother to death in on North Haven Island. He was later taken to a psychiatric center in Augusta where members...
St. George appoints new town manager
ST. GEORGE – On April 18, the Select Board of the Town of St. George announced that Brandon Leppanen had been selected as new Town Manager. Leppanen was born and raised in St. George and was most recently program dDirector at Trekkers, a nonprofit organization based in Rockland. Van...
Barn, truck destroyed in Appleton Ridge fire
APPLETON — Fire had already taken hold of a two and a half story barn and nearby pickup truck by the time a 2:35 a.m. 911 call was placed, sending emergency response to the back yard of 432 Appleton Ridge Road. Smoke and flames from the Thursday morning, April...
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at Knox County EMA, April 19-20 and 22-23
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at Knox County EMA, April 19- 20, and 22-23 Mainers who live in Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington or York counties and suffered damage from the severe storms and flooding that took place January 9-13, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. Assistance may include grants for temporary housing, uninsured or underinsured home repairs and personal property, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the disaster.
Candidates step forward to run for Rockport seats on boards and committees
Candidates have returned nomination papers and here is the slate voters will consider in Rockport at annual Town Meeting June 11:. Select Board: three-year term: Denise K. Munger, Delores Michelle Hannan and Tiffany Ford. Select Board: one-year term: John C. Viehman. This finishes the term of James Annis, who stepped...
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