knox county

Published
August 4, 2022

Drought conditions worsen across central Maine

Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
Published
July 25, 2020

Rockport woman arrested, accused of stabbing man in Hope

Jessica Lermond, 33, was charged with domestic violence elevated aggravated assault and other offenses.
Published
February 24, 2020

Missing Pennsylvania man found safe 2 days after his car turned up in Owls Head

The man had been missing since Thursday and family members were concerned about his well-being because of recent events involving the family.
Published
February 2, 2020

Two men safe after ATV goes through ice on pond in Warren

A Knox County sheriff's sergeant is being hailed as a hero for jumping into the water to rescue one of them.
Published
January 5, 2020

Four men charged with trespassing in federal wildlife refuge in Maine

Residents of Owls Head and Freeport, and two from Massachusetts, are accused of entering the Metinic Island National Wildlife Refuge in 2018.
Published
December 30, 2019

Commentary: It’s time to house Maine people who are ill

Today, 30 percent of our resources are being spent on 1 percent of our population because they remain homeless.
Published
December 1, 2019

In the Mediterranean, a nurse with Maine ties works the front lines of a crisis

With Doctors Without Borders, Tim Harrison has helped rescue thousands of refugees at sea.
Published
November 5, 2019

Knox County islands voice concern about lack of police coverage

Vinalhaven and North Haven representatives will meet with Knox County officials Friday to push for better services from the county sheriff's office, which has had trouble keeping a deputy on each island.
Published
October 22, 2019

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties

Money, drugs, firearms and tools are among items recovered and more arrests are expected, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster says.
Published
October 18, 2019

Firefighters injured in collision of 2 firetrucks are released from hospital

An Owls Head mini-pumper truck is considered a loss, and the cost of replacing it is estimated at $500,000.