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Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around thomaston..

The Knox County Administrative Offices, Knox County Superior Court, and Rockland District Court will all have a delayed opening and open at 10 a.m. today Monday December 4, 2023, due to the weather.

According to WGME, law enforcement officials are seeking an extremely uncoordinated thief who was recently captured on surveillance footage fumbling and spilling cartons of cigarettes onto the floor during an attempted robbery at a local smoke shop. The police were called in for a "smash and grab" at the Maine...

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 27-Dec.1. David Bruce Ray to Samuel B. Ray. Betty J. Dyment Est. to Stuart Young. Cushing. Edward Leroy Fetteroli to Legacy Realty Investments Inc. Edward Leroy Fetteroli Est. to Jeffrey A. Fetteroli. Edward...

CAMDEN - The 37th annual Christmas by the Sea weekend kicked of /Friday, /December 1, with the sidewalks of Camden lined three deep the length of Main and Elm streets. Colorful floats, Santa Clause and snow princesses, Gingerbread people and lots of elves all riding by to the delight of the crowds.

A 29-year-old man was airlifted by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center the morning of Saturday, Nov. 25 after sustaining injuries in a rollover crash on Route 32 in Jefferson. Zachary Perkins, of Randolph, was driving a 2003 Toyota RAV4 southbound on Route 32 when his vehicle left and then reentered the road before crossing the centerline, according to Lt. Brendan Kane, of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Experience the sweet competition at Camden's first Gingerbread House Bake Off, hosted by local organizations. The event not only showcased baking talents but also raised awareness about housing, heating, and food issues in the community. Stay tuned for the 2024 edition!

Lincolnville Community Library has announced the addition of the Paul E. McGurren Collection of Fly-fishing and Fly-tying books to the library. This collection includes many of the outstanding books about fishing which were part of Paul McGurren’s personal collection. The collection was donated by his daughters, Emma and Clara...

What makes a town cozy? Lots of factors... My Dating Adviser analyzed 170 small towns. To be considered cozy, they focused on weather, food, and activities. It was based on 100 points, with each category carrying a different weight of importance. The weather was the number one factor making a town cozy. Their sources were the U.S. Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Tripadvisor, and United States Department of Agriculture.

This week in Knox County, Maine, several incidents occurred that required attention from local authorities. These incidents include a bumbling burglar attempting to steal cigarettes from a store, a millionaire couple fined for poisoning their neighbor's oak trees, a motor vehicle crash on St. George Road, and a wild deer breaking into a TJ Maxx store.

A home workshop in Damariscotta Mills is providing new life for sewing machines of all kinds across the Midcoast and further afield. Oliver Butler, of Nobleboro, started Sewing Machine Services Repairs and Sales as a way to find work he enjoyed at home. With newly expanded regular hours, he has taken the business at 14 Main St. to a full-time occupation.

THOMASTON – Veterinarians around the country reporting an increased number of dogs presenting with acute respiratory infection from mild to life-threatening. It is a rapidly evolving situation not yet clear if this highly contagious illness is caused by an emerging pathogen or one of the well-known causes, the Thomaston Dog Park is closed until further notice, according to a Nov. 30 news release from the park’s board of directors.

CAMDEN — In an annual tradition, Camden firefighters stationed themselves at a busy downtown Camden Saturday morning, Dec. 2, to collect donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Drivers passing through town on Route 1 slowed their vehicles, pulling over to roll down windows and hand...

Cameras captured a thief dropping cigarette cartons and slipping on them during a robbery in Rockland, Maine on Tuesday, Nov. 28. According to the police, the burglar’s lack of coordination limited the loss of product. Police are working to identify the thief.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.242, a week ago the price is $3.250 , according to AAA.

Watch a hilarious burglary attempt go awry as the suspect struggles to grab cigarette cartons, slipping and sliding all over the place. Despite the chaos, not much was actually stolen, according to Rockland, Maine police. A must-watch for a good laugh! #shorts.

Hoping to watch today's high school basketball games in Knox County, Maine? For all of the details on how to watch or stream the action, read on. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Knox County,...

Something did not feel as peppy, Midcoast Railservice Vice President and co-founder George Betke recalled an engineer saying after the last Coastliner passenger run in October, a Damariscotta Pumpkinfest excursion. Turned out, there was a problem with one of two engines on the reversible, self-propelled, low-emission car that had drawn riders’ praise from Wiscasset and elsewhere on the Rockland Branch this summer and fall.

Some large businesses use small business grant programs to give back to their communities; here are some of the companies making it happen.

Photos from the Oceanside Collegiate vs Gray Collegiate SCHSL Class AA State Title game on 11-30. In a game that was a nail biter for the entire second half. Oceanside defeated Gray 35-28 under the lights at SC State's Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. High resolution prints and digital downloads.