The two-count indictment of former Knox County resident Malcolm Stewart charges him with defrauding customers out of nearly $500,000.
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Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State, News
Lives Lost: Charles Lake, Navy veteran and former manager of Rockland inn
‘Wherever we went, he knew people there,’ says his daughter. ‘He knew people everywhere.’
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Couple buys historic schooner and plans windjammer cruises this summer
The new owners of J. & E. Riggin believe people will want an outdoor adventure whether or not the pandemic is over.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Rockland man charged with making false marine distress call
Nathan Libby is accused of making a hoax call that led to a fruitless search on Dec. 3, less than 2 weeks after the Coast Guard had mounted an extensive search for 4 Portland fishermen who were lost at sea off Cape Cod.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine author includes tales of local women in new book about commercial fishing
Ali Farrell’s book, ‘Pretty Rugged’ features true stories from 23 women across Maine who have claimed their spot in a male-dominated industry.
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Massachusetts man sentenced to 19 years for selling fentanyl that resulted in fatal overdose
Cameron Soto, 28, could have received a life sentence for selling drugs that resulted in a death.
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Coast Guard says distress call reporting a sinking fishing boat was a hoax
A high-ranking Coast Guard official said Thursday’s fake mayday call was particularly offensive, given the loss of the Portland fishing boat Emmy Rose and its 4-man crew last week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: CMCA Biennial takes on tough topics
Among the diverse works of the 34 artists, current controversies continually emerge.
Posted inLocal & State
Two fired Rockland police officers charged with felony animal cruelty
The men were charged with Class C aggravated animal cruelty and a misdemeanor count of night hunting.
Posted inLocal & State
Rockland artist makes political statement with unapproved sculpture
Chris Gamage placed ‘Common Cents,’ his 300-pound aluminum and concrete artwork with a caricature of President Trump and a quote from Thomas Paine, in a park last month without permission from the city.