Waldo County Maine – The Portland Press Herald

Taylor Swift otter T-shirt auction will help fight hunger in Midcoast Maine

by Kelley Bouchard October 31, 2025November 3, 2025

United Midcoast Charities will auction an early copy of the sea otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in the “Showgirl” film that is being reissued by a Maine company.

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Waldo County woman shot, injured after 3 masked men show up at her door

by Morgan Womack October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

The Knox resident was taken to the hospital with injuries that police said were not life-threatening. The 3 suspects have not yet been located.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid

by Peggy Grodinsky September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.

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Waldo County man accused in fatal shooting as a teen sentenced to 25 years in prison

by Morgan Womack August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Atilio Delgado, now 20, was 16 years old when he was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old James Cluney in 2022.

Health, Local & State, News

Portland-based nonprofit secures funding for new recovery homes

by Staff Report May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

The 8 new homes will serve rural counties across Maine.

Times Record

A rare descent of Upper St. George River

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trip on the St. George River that flows through Waldo and Knox counties. The section chosen has been from Searsmont to North Appleton, the same route as the traditional downriver race held each March. Rarely paddled is a sector of the St. […]

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