Neighbors Growing Together | Jul 30, 2010
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Lincolnville police blotter
By Staff - Jul 30
An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent ...
Child dies in overheated car
By Stephen Betts - Jul 30
A young child died July 29 in Rockland after apparently getting in a car that overheated due to the hot temperatures....
Knox man arrested after allegedly brandishing gun
By Steve Fuller - Jul 29
A man was arrested on multiple charges July 26 after he allegedly displayed a gun and threatened other people ...
Jul 29
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds from July 16 through July 22: Belfast John L. Carver to John ...
Waldo County divorces
Jul 29
The following divorces were recorded in Fifth District Court in Belfast in May, June and July: Issac H. Staples of ...
By Steve Fuller - Jul 29
People heading over to the Searsport Shores campground this weekend and may feel like they've gone back in time. That's the whole idea. Bob ...
By John Christie, Senior ... - Jul 29
Citing the multi-million-dollar balloon payments to meet the obligations of the state pension plan, two legislative committees want to know if ...
By John Christie, Senior ... - Jul 29
Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series to be published between now and November about the state’s debt to teachers and state ...
Happy with little, woman trades trailer for donkey-cart
By Ethan Andrews - Jul 29
Gretchen Lush has spent the last four years living in a camper outside a gutted home on Swan Lake Avenue, earning ...
Derelict house in center ...Lincolnville offered 22 acres of hillside land
By Lynda Clancy - Jul 28
Some Lincolnville selectmen, along with interested citizens, will hike into the woods Saturday, July 31, to informall...
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Jul 30
The Belfast Free Library has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer a new "Let's Talk About It," a free reading and discussion ...
Buron garden a lush delight
Jul 30
The Belfast Garden Club invites the public to visit the lusciously green garden of Eden Buron, 101 Congress St., ...
Jul 29
The play "Damn Yankees" will be performed by the New Surry Theater Company, in the air conditioned Blue Hill Town Hall Auditorium Thursday, Aug ...
Jul 28
The Fifth Annual Senior Day will be held Thursday, Aug. 12, in Belfast at the Redman Hall of the Belfast Tarratine Tribe, at the corner of Main ...
Jul 28
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds agricultural producers that the signup deadline for irrigation assistance through the ...
Bangor Savings Bank donates to charity for pets
Jul 28
Ellie Flagg, left, and Marie Barnard, right, of Bangor Savings Bank present a check for $1,000 to Anne Crimaudo from ...
Jul 27
Catherine (Avener) Johnson, daughter of Daniel and Tally Avener of Belfast and granddaughter of John and Eleanor Avener of Montville and Jean ...
Open Garden Days to visit garden of Jim Rose
Jul 26
The Belfast Garden Club invites the public to visit the garden of Jim Rose, 2 Trout Brook Lane, Searsport, on ...
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Do You Bother to Check Your Contractor's References? - by Daggett Builders, Inc
By Daggett Builders, Inc - 07/30
Simple Steps to Help You Get the Information You Need From Your Contractor’s References Many homeowners ...
Camden Hills FAT TIRE FESTIVAL
By Camden Snow Bowl - 07/30
Rides, Races, & Fun Events for riders of all ages and abilities SATURDAY: 9am-3pm Registration 9am-4pm Lift ...
2009-10 a Year of Growth for CRL Chamber
By Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce - 07/30
As the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce membership year draws to a close, the board and staff of the ...
An Evening of Glamour & Relaxation to Benefit the Farnsworth Art Museum
By Skin Klinic & Day Spa - 07/30
Join us for an evening of great company and conversation in the luxurious environment of the Skin Klinic & Day Spa. ...
ALLPLaY - KIDS BOWL FREE - UPDATE!
By ALLPLaY Family Entertainment - 07/30
KIDS ARE BOWLING FREE EVERY DAY THIS SUMMER at ALLPLaY! ONLY 4 WEEKS LEFT - GET IN ON THE ACTION UPDATE as of ...
Dynamic New Center Coordinator
By Spectrum Generations - 07/30
Spectrum Generations is pleased to announce the arrival of Dave Brown as the new Center Coordinator for its Southern ...
By Downeast School Of Massage - 07/30
The Downeast School of Massage, Waldoboro, is holding its' biannual Pregnancy Massage Clinic for women in all stages of pregnancy on August 17, ...
By Bay Chamber Concerts - 07/30
Bay Chamber Concerts and Community Music School's gala benefit for education will take place Saturday, July 31 at 8 pm at the Rockport Opera ...
"Green Drinks Rockport" at Farmers Fare featuring a FREE Permaculture Talk this coming Sunday August 1st!
By Farmers Fare - 07/30
Sunday August 1st 1pm to 4pm Eco-networking with:2pm Free Talk about Permaculture with Jesse Watson Everyone ...
By Jody McKee, VillageSoup - 07/30
Tired of seeing your old newspapers just lying around piling up but hate the idea of throwing them away? Here's a way to recycle them into fire ...
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Religion

By Chestnut Street Baptist Church - 07/30
Join us Sunday at 10:45 a.m. for our Worship Celebration and Pastor Adam's sermon from Joshua 23: "Dying Well, Living Well." Sunday School is at ...
Caring for Creation
By St. Margaret's Episcopal Church of Belfast - 07/30
On Saturdays throughout the summer, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Belfast, will explore the theme of "faith and ...
By Owl's Head Baptist Church - 07/30
Sunday, August 1: Rev. Paul Munro's sermon is titled, "When It's Good Not to Believe", with scripture from Jeremiah 23: 9- 40 and 1 John 4: 1- ...
By St. Thomas Episcopal Church - 07/29
St. Thomas' Parish Pancake Breakfast will take place this Sunday, Aug. 1st, from 8am-9am in the Parish Hall. Please bring your friends and your ...
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Politics

TIME FOR A NEW SHERIFF
By Jeff Gallagher for Sheriff - 07/22
I was in Union on Saturday the 17th for the Union Founders Day Parade. It was good to see enthusiastic parade ...
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Member Stories

By Dawn Furbush - Jul 30
The annual Stockton Springs American Legion Yard Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday August 7-8 at the Legion Hall, 5 Sandy Point Road from 8 AM ...
By Danielle Natale - Jul 30
Nancy Hannington 342-5628 Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and last Saturday of the ...
By Ruth Moran - Jul 30
Ellingwoods Corner United Methodist Church is having an Indoor yard and food sale : Mission Fundraiser, Aug.6th from 3-6 pm/Aug 7th from 9-12 am ...
By Danielle Natale - Jul 30
By Beverly Ludden 722-3450 Saturday Well another week of hot weather, some days a little better. Last Saturday, after the wedding, ...
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Opinion

Jul 28
On July 1, a coalition of 25 Maine-based organizations, ranging from environmental and farming organizations to a council of churches and to ...
By Rita Horsey - Jul 28
"Mary Adams is a national treasure!" said Blaine Richardson, local co-chair of the Tea Party Patriots of Mid-Coast Maine. Richardson introduced ...
By Lloyd V. Stover - Jul 28
I recently wrote a piece titled, "A Path to Sustainable World Energy," and received numerous questions about what we need to do to update the ...
By Al Diamon - Jul 28
It’s the message most Democratic legislative candidates don’t want to find on their voice mail: “Hi, it’s Libby Mitchell. I’ll be in your area ...
Jul 28
"A lot of people plan their trips: ‘We'll drive this many miles, we'll eat at this restaurant, we'll stay at this hotel.' That just sounds boring ...
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Blogs

Home Energy Savings as Easy as ABC
By Dan Bookham - Jul 30
Did you know that you could get up to $3,000 in rebates ...
By Charles J Rumsey - Jul 28
Last Wednesday the National Academy held Flag Night, which is an opportunity for NA attendees and for new agents in the FBI and DEA to meet others ...
Cheap at a Tenth the Price
By Kit Hayden - Jul 27
The recent extension of jobless benefits, by congress, ...
A Fabulous Destination/Baden-Baden in the Black Forest
By Linda Reynolds McIntire - Jul 26
A Fabulous Destination/Baden-Baden in the Black Forest ...
By Tom Von Malder - Jul 25
The Losers (Warner, Blu-ray or standard DVD, PG-13, 97 min.). This is a comic book adaptation the right way: straightforward with a lot of action, ...
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By angel poland - Jul 30 - 2 Comments
My heart and thoughts go out to his mom. Its such a tragic loss due to something so preventable. It needs to be stressed more on how hot cars can ...
By Barry Asalone - Jul 29 - 1 Comments
I've heard them. They packed the house in Bangor.
By Lynette & Bob Krajewski - Jul 29 - 1 Comments
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Charlie Rangel: Do as I say, not as I do
By Andrew Carpenter - Jul 30 - 0 Comments
Do as I say, not as I do By Aaron Gee at American ...
"Let them eat cake."  Michelle Obama's luxury Spanish vacation
By Andrew Carpenter - Jul 29 - 0 Comments
Michelle Obama's luxury Spanish vacation By Ralph ...
Sen. John Kerry skips town on sails tax
By Andrew Carpenter - Jul 26 - 5 Comments
By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa - Inside Track BostonHerald...
One Fast Lobster
By Silvio Calabi - Jul 24 - 0 Comments
THE NEW ENGLAND Motor Press Association's annual Ragtop ...
The Tax Tsunami On The Horizon
By Andrew Carpenter - Jul 23 - 0 Comments
IBD Editorial - Investors Business Daily Fiscal ...
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Roots & Tendrils lays in the tunes
Jul 30
On Friday, Aug. 6, musicians Kelly Ravin and The Loblolly Boy will play at Roots & Tendrils, 2 Cross St. The show ...
Fiber Arts Tour Weekend
Jul 30
More than 50 studios and farms statewide will open their doors to the public Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6 through 8 ...

Gaines invites all to his Stone House
Jul 30
Tom Gaines will open his studio to the public Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6 through 8, to show two phases of his ...
Dufour takes to the fields
Jul 30
Galerie Dufour, 94 Main St., will open a new photography exhibition titled "Field of Dreams" with a reception ...

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Obituaries

Jul 30
Peter Allen, 73, died Jan. 30, 2010. A celebration of Peter's life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Bayside Community Center in ...
William McDuffie Johnson
Jul 29
William M. Johnson, 76, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2010, in Bangor after a long and courageous battle with heart ...
Devon R. Stewart
Jul 27
Devon R. Stewart, 16, died while swimming in Lake Megunticook in Lincolnville, Friday, July 23, 2010. Born in ...
Jul 27
Edward M. Holmes, 99, died July 23, 2010, at Tall Pines in Belfast. Ted was born Sept. 27, 1910, in Montclair, N. J. He moved to Maine with his ...
Jul 27
Judith Gail Ludden died July 22, 2010, leaving Gerry Ludden, her husband of 50 years. Though residing in Connecticut much of her life, Judy’s ...

Jul 29
Daniel A. Kingsbury, 86, died at his residence July 28, 2010. He was born December 25, 1923, in Frankfort, a son of Albert F. and Mabel (Shields)...
Lewis C. Reed Sr.
Jul 29
Lewis C. Reed Sr., 66, died unexpectedly after a brief illness July 28, 2010. He was born in Bangor Jan. 1, 1944, ...
Stewart 'Art' Carter
Jul 27
Stewart "Art" Carter, 74, died July 22, 2010, at his home. Born Oct. 15, 1935. in Washington, D.C., he was a son ...
Grace (Richardson) Howard
Jul 27
Mrs. Grace (Richardson) Howard, 84, died peacefully at her home Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was surrounded by ...
Douglas Parker
Jul 27
Douglas S. Parker, 59, died July 24, 2010, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1950, in ...

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By Mark Haskell - Jul 30
In only its second year of existence, the Waldo County Senior League baseball team was on the verge of clinching its first state title, but, alas, ...
By Staff - Jul 27
The race for the first Maine Late Model championship began July 25 at Wiscasset Raceway. Twenty-four Late Models from all over the state lined ...
By Staff - Jul 27
Barrett's Cove was a bustle of people and boats the morning of July 25 as canoers and kayakers readied their crafts for the 35th annual Megunticook...
By Staff - Jul 27
Jeff Burgess of Fairfield won his second straight Late Model feature race July 23 to top the card at Unity Raceway. Other feature winners on the ...

Youth field hockeyWard, Cummings prove top-notch athletes at national level
By Frederick Freudenberger - Jul 28
Even if one does not know much about the Field Hockey National Futures Championship, one might want to know this: ...
Road raceRunners finish strong in Celtic celebration 5K event
By Staff - Jul 27
There was plenty to do during Belfast's annual Celtic celebration July 17. One of the highlights, apart from cheese ...
By Staff - Jul 27
The deadline for paper applications for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's any-deer permit lottery is Friday, July 30 at 5 ...
Updated Babe Ruth baseballNorth 15s finish 2-2, North 14s 0-2 in states
By Ken Waltz - Jul 26
The Midcoast North Babe Ruth 15-year-old and 14-year-old squads battled in state tournaments seemingly worlds apart ...

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