Stephen Betts

Maine

Reporter at Midcoast Villager

Reporter covering Midcoast Maine. [email protected]

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Rockland Council Adds Officer to Tackle Steep Rise in Drug Dealing

4 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The City Council approved a $19.6 million municipal budget for 2025-2026, an increase of 1.7%. The budget included a last-minute addition of a police officer position that will solely be dedicated to dealing with a sharp increase in drug trafficking. kAmQ(6VC6 D66:?8 >F49 >@C6 E9:D J62C[ E9:D >@?E9[ E9:D A2DE H66<] %96 2>@F?E @7 5CF8 24E:G:EJ :?
Rockland Synagogue Takes Action to Deal with Climate Change

5 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The local synagogue is joining in the effort to combat climate change. The Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland removed its oil-fired boiler and oil tank last week. The heating system is being replaced by mini-split electric heat pumps, which also provide air-conditioning in the summer. kAm%96 AC@;64E :D 36:?8 7:?2?465 3J 2? p52>29 r=:>2E6 p4E:@? uF?5 =@2?] %9:D _T\:?E6C6DE =@2?
City Leaders Praise Transformation of Hotel Overlooking Rockland Harbor

5 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — City leaders were given a tour of the new Harborline Hotel during a ceremonial grand opening Monday, June 23 and the mayor congratulated the owners on bringing the property up to its potential. "It's great to see this property restored to what it should have been," Mayor Penny York said of the lodging establishment at 6 Park Drive. kAms2G:5 %FC=6J[ H9@ :D 2? @H?6C 2=@?8 H:E9 pD9:D9 {2==[ 5:D4FDD65 E96 AC@;64E]k^AmkAmQ%9:D :D 2?
Rockland Police Want to Question Man Following Assault

6 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

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Knox County Court News

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The following cases were handled in the state court in Knox County from June 13 through June 20. Lewis Hickman, 30, Rockland, domestic violence terrorizing on Dec. 11, 2024 in Rockland, 364 days in jail with all but seven days suspended, two-years probation. kAmwF?E6C {6H:D *2EE2H[ ab[ $ACF46 w625[ 4C:>:?2= >:D49:67 @? y2?] d[ a_ad :? #@4<=2?5[ Sbd_ 7:?6[ C6DE:EFE:@? @7 Saad]k^AmkAmp>@D p] #@33:?D[ cd[ $H2?G:==6[ G:@=2E:?8 4@?5:E:@? @7 C6=62D6[ e_ 52JD :?
Developer Eyes Housing for 'Missing Middle' in Rockland

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — An organization whose mission is to develop and sell "high-quality, energy-efficient homes tailored for middle-income earners" has set its eyes on the city because of the pro-housing sentiment of the community. Jack Soley was among the representatives of Domus that met Wednesday June 18 with city officials at city hall to discuss development possibilities. kAmQxV> G6CJ 6I4:E65 23@FE #@4<=2?5] %96C6 2C6 2 =@E @7 5:776C6?E D:E6D H6 2C6 =@@<:?8 2E[Q $@=6J D2:5 yF?6 a_ :?
McLain Housing Project Faces First Rockland Planning Board Review July 1

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Planning Board is scheduled to hold a pre-application review Tuesday July 1 of the proposal to convert the McLain School property into 49 workforce housing apartments. No action will be taken at the meeting. kAm%96 r:EJ r@F?4:= 2AAC@G65 |2J `a E96 @AE:@? E@ EC2?D76C @H?6CD9:A @7 E96 |4{2:? AC@A6CEJ E@ s6G6=@A6CD r@==23@C2E:G6 2?5 {2<6 r:EJ w@=5:?8D[ {{r] s6G6=@A6CD r@==23@C2E:G6 :D E96 56G6=@A6C @7 E96 ch\F?:E !62D=6J !2C< 2A2CE>6?E 4@>A=6I E92E H2D 3F:=E @? |2G6C:4< $EC66E :?
Driver charged for fatal February Knox County crash

1 week ago | bangordailynews.com | Stephen Betts |Midcoast Villager

ROCKLAND, Maine — A New Hampshire man has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter for a Feb. 9 fatal crash that occurred on Route 17 in Washington. Noah McGrath, 27, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was brought to the Knox County Jail on June 19, charged with both manslaughter and operating under the influence. Joshua Theriault-Patten, 37, of Newcastle died at a hospital from injuries received in the crash.
Driver Charged for Fatal February Knox County Crash

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — A New Hampshire man has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter for a Feb. 9 fatal crash that occurred on Route 17 in Washington. Noah McGrath, 27, of Nashua, N.H. was brought to the Knox County Jail on June 19, charged with both manslaughter and operating under the influence. kAmy@D9F2 %96C:2F=E\!2EE6?[ bf[ @7 }6H42DE=6 5:65 2E 2 9@DA:E2= 7C@> :?;FC:6D C646:G65 :? E96 4C2D9]k^AmkAm%96C:2F=E\!2EE6?
Rockland Seeks Info on Road Rage Incident with Gun

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

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