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Midcoast officials say need is strong for drug recovery center
Police, medical professionals and social workers gathered Monday at Rockland City Hall to discuss the opiate crisis and the need for recovery centers in the region. → Read More
Warren public works director sues former board chair
The public works director for the town has sued the former chairman of the board of selectmen, claiming the official assaulted him more than a year ago. → Read More
Rockland citizens group hails new local power plant regulations
A citizens group hailed the approval last week of local laws that will regulate any future energy plants in the city. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Police accuse Lincolnville woman of torching stolen car
The vehicle was stolen either late Friday night or early Saturday morning from Rockport, and it was later found torched in Cape Elizabeth. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Police nab teen for up to 50 car break-ins in Camden, Rockport
CAMDEN, Maine — A joint effort by the Camden and Rockport police departments has led to a teenager being charged in connection with 50 motor vehicle break-ins. Camden and Rockport Police Chief Randy Gagne said Tuesday that the joint investigation by officers from both departments including Detective Curt Andrick led [...] → Read More
Friendship home destroyed by fire
No one was injured in the blaze, but a cat died, according to Friendship Fire Chief Kevin Benner. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Three injured in Rockport crash
Three people were injured Thursday afternoon in a three-car crash on Route 17. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Sheriff calls domestic assault case in Rockland ‘one of the worst’
A video shows Douglas Merrifield attempting to strangle a 12-year-old boy six times within the first 10 minutes of the recording, according to the affidavit. → Read More
40th Great Schooner Race underway between Islesboro, Rockland
What organizers bill as the oldest annual schooner race in North America marked its 40th anniversary Friday as 16 ships sailed across Penobscot Bay. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Rockland seeks funds to fight opiate crisis over school officer
The city department decided last month against applying for a grant to help pay for the resource officer but instead is seeking money to pay for an officer to deal with the opiate crisis in the community. → Read More
At least $550,000 paid out in lawsuit over fatal crash on Port Clyde wharf
A judge approved last week a settlement related to the crash that killed a young Massachusetts boy and injured two of his family members. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Rockport probes home, car burglaries
Rockport Police Chief Randy Gagne said the department received reports Wednesday of five motor vehicles and one home being burglarized. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Rockland names acting city manager, approves $12.3 million budget
ROCKLAND, Maine — The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to approve a $12.3 million municipal budget that leaves in question whether Rockland will have a full-time staff attorney. The council also voted unanimously to appoint Assistant City Manager Audra Caler Bell as acting manager. At the Wednesday night meeting, [...] → Read More
Queen Mary 2 may visit Rockland Harbor in 2018
The Queen Mary 2 is 1,132 feet long and can carry more than 2,600 passengers and a crew of 1,250. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Warren couple suing Knox County deputies, claiming assault, false arrest
A Warren couple has filed a federal lawsuit against Knox County, accusing sheriff’s deputies of illegally entering their home, assaulting them and falsely arresting them. → Read More
Rockland paid more than $25,000 for legal advice during turmoil
The City Council spent more than $25,000 in outside legal fees in the last five months to advise it on labor issues as employee turmoil boiled over in Rockland. → Read More
Dollar General continues march toward Thomaston
A discount store that has met strong opposition from residents is not giving up its effort to locate a store along Route 1. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Coast Guard rescues two from sailboat off Owls Head coast
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard station in Rockland rescued two people from a sailboat taking on water Tuesday about 6 miles southeast of Owls Head Lighthouse. → Read More
Founder wants to reopen St. George seafood processing plant
An auction of the property, building and equipment at Sea Hag Seafood had been scheduled for June 17 but was postponed. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Rockland council set to vote Wednesday night on budget
The only significant question remaining for the councilors will be whether to include money for a full-time staff attorney. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More