Rockland News

An Illinois man who threatened to kill a woman's family after she fled to Maine to escape his abuse, had bail set at $100,000 cash Dec. 13. William McBroom-Stees, 42, of Tampico, Ill., was abusive, addicted to drugs, and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder, the victim told Rockland Police Detective Dwight Burtis in an interview.

Sidy MaA ga, Malian drummer extraordinaire, visited kindergarten to seventh-grade students in eight Regional School Unit 13 schools during the week of Dec. 3-6.

Currently used for light manufacturing but many possible uses. Forced hot air and a/c.

Rockland police have investigated and passed on to the county prosecutor a report that a male staff member at a local elementary school was found with his pants partially down in a bathroom with a young autistic student.

For what seems like a long time now, St. George has been taking steps toward removing its children and school from the Regional School Unit 13 district.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my old motor car, which has gone to a better place.

Polly Wood, director of the Warren Ambulance Service, was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by Town Manager Elaine Clark.

Several new faces have been welcomed to Camden Police Department in recent months, the new officers were introduced to selectmen Dec. 3. Camden Police Chief Randy Gagne said the department is lucky to have such well-qualified candidates in Wes Butler, Tim Davis and Jeff Boudreau.

This is a morning show celebrating the written word and spoken word with poetry, prayers, short stories, lyrics, and more every Thursday morning with Peter Jenks and friends.

Competely renovated building with new wiring, HVAC system, exterior and interior finishes and walk-in cooler.

Two University of Maine baseball players have been suspended from playing after being arrested Saturday, Dec. 7 and charged with burglary.

Well, here we are again. The checking account is depleted by that tax payment to the town of Camden; the cash is gone for those shingles for the barn roof and a load of oil from P. G. Willey.

Reflexology, Ear Acupuncture & Chair Massage Offered at the Knox County Health Clinic, 1st floor of Bok Medical Building , 22 White St., Rockland.

Local musicians Angela Anderson-Pomerleau , Mike Whitehead and Mike Garrigan will perform seasonal music, original songs and popular favorites at two Midcoast locations.

ROCKLAND, Maine, December 10, 2013-New Hope for Women is pleased to announce the addition of Kerry Bridges to its board of directors.

Constituent outreach hours are part of Senator King's Your Government, Your Neighborhood initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies.

Dichroic jewelry and glassware by local artist Marie Bickford is displayed at Michael Good Gallery in Rockland, one of two Midcoast galleries currently carrying her work.

River Arts, a nonprofit art center on Route 1, invites Maine artists to submit work for its upcoming "Abstract" juried exhibition.

Bixby & Co., LLC, makers of Bixby Bars, will be moving from its current location in the Coastal Farms food hub and incubation facility in Belfast to expand its operations in Rockland, effective March 1, 2014, according to a press release issued Dec. 9. The company will be leasing the former ice factory space from O'Hara Corporation at 1 Sea Street ... (more)

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