ROCKPORT — Heather Ann Bilodeau went into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 19, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a long, healing journey with ovarian cancer. Heather was born in Green Bay, Wis., on June 20, 1967, to Richard W. Reynolds and Susan M. (Schoen) Reynolds, and was baptized at First Lutheran Church […]
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Maine's cod fishermen have worst year in history
ROCKPORT (AP) — The cod isn’t so sacred in New England anymore. The fish-and-chips staple was once a critical piece of New England’s fishing industry, but catch is plummeting to all-time lows in the region. The decline of the fishery has made the U.S. reliant on foreign cod, and cod fish fillets and steaks purchased […]
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Myron E. Preston
1925 – 2015 CAMDEN — Myron E. Preston, 87, formerly of Mechanic Falls and Auburn, went home to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, Tuesday, Sept. 22. To share a memory or condolence with Myron’s family, please visit his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.
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Lawrence Williams
1923 – 2015 ROCKPORT — Lawrence Williams, 91, formerly of Wilton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, at home in Rockport. Lawrence was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Farmington, a son of Dearborn and Gladys (Eaton) Williams. He received his education in local schools. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War […]
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More than half of Rockport high school juniors opt out of new state test
ROCKPORT — Parents of more than half the roughly 150 juniors at Camden Hills Regional High School have opted to let their children skip this year’s Maine Educational Assessment, according to school officials. “Many parents want their students to spend their time preparing for the SATs and AP exams,” Principal Nick Ithomitis said in an […]
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‘Made in Maine’ plastics company with Lewiston plant helps buoy lobster industry
ROCKPORT — Lobster fishermen have a reputation as being self-reliant, hardy folks who battle the elements alone every day they haul their traps off the coast of Maine. But it takes many businesses, small and large, to support what is far and away the state’s most valuable fishery, including one Lincoln County company that is […]
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Rockport teen meets Super Bowl hero at Boston Children’s Hospital
BOSTON — Sam Clark has always been a fan of football and especially the New England Patriots. But because of a weakened heart, Clark could not play the sport. He helped out the Camden Hills football team two years ago by providing water and keeping statistics. On Dec. 14, Clark received a new heart at […]
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Rockport man charged in deadly hit-and-run
ROCKLAND (AP) — A Rockport man charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Rockland last week has been held on $20,000 bail. Jeremy Stone made his initial court appearance Wednesday on charges including driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and improper use of license plates. Police allege Stone’s Jeep struck […]
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Rockland looks beyond losing development director to Lewiston-Auburn
ROCKLAND — The city is losing a veteran economic development director to the twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn. John Holden said Thursday that he has accepted the job as president of the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council. Holden will stay on in Rockland as its community development director through Dec. 31. Holden was hired in January 2013, […]
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‘He never gives up’: Rockport teen awaiting heart transplant gets community support
ROCKPORT — Sam Clark has never given up despite a heart condition he has had since birth. And the community is rallying around the 16-year-old boy as he awaits a heart transplant. His mother, Cathy Clark, said her son contracted a virus while she was pregnant with him. She said she was sick with a […]