The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between Sept. 18 and Sept. 24:
Waldo Superior Court:
Clover E. Vega, 30, of Augusta, operating under the influence – with two priors, $1,125 fine all but $25 suspended, six months in Waldo County Jail, license suspended for six years, registration suspended; violating condition of release, 30 days in Waldo County Jail; refusing to sign uniform ...
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Waldo County Criminal Docket
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Little entrepreneurs, big tent
Erza Smith makes a modular version of an arch-building tool called a "centering" that dates to antiquity. He sells a kit of four wooden segments and tapered pegs to hold them together. He also makes a carrying case that holds all the pieces, which is enough to build the door to a pizza oven, say.
On Sept. 25, Smith was demonstrating and selling his Artch kits at the Common Ground Country Fair in a tent dedicated ...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity:
Sept. 24
Richard H. Rahn, 48, of Winterport, violating protective order.
Sept. 21
David Knowlton, 51, of Swanville, arrested for domestic violence assault; domestic violence terrorizing.
Sept. 18
Robert McKinney, 20, of Belfast, operating unregistered motor vehicle; operating without a license.
Sept. 16
Michael ...
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Unity College research team discovers new species of microscopic animal
A new species of tardigrade, a microscopic animal known for its cuddly appearance and ability to survive in extreme conditions, has been discovered on an island off the coast of Maine by a team of researchers from Unity College.
The discovery of Echiniscoides Wyethi has brought worldwide attention to the college – known for its commitment to educating the next generation of environmentalists – and to the professor...
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Online poll: Was your day disrupted because of flooding Sept. 30?
Last week, we asked for readers' favorite thing about Common Ground Fair. The answers, as expected, were varied and can be seen in this week's edition of The Republican Journal or on the graphic below.
This week, we're asking if readers experienced any disruption in their day because of the heavy rains and widespread flooding Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Participation in On The Line polls is free and anonymous. You must ...
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Dog tag returned to Belfast veteran after 47 years
Danny Ward took off his dog tags in 1968 and hung them in a bush somewhere near Da Nang, Vietnam, or maybe Saigon. He couldn't recall and maybe it didn't matter.
Strictly speaking, he never saw them again, though in August, he got a phone call from a man who had found a single identification tag of his in a pawn shop while traveling in southeast Asia. Several days later, Ward had it in his hands.
The traveler, ...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity:
Oct. 4
Paul F. Flagg, 57, of Brooks, possession of a usable amount of marijuana.
Oct. 3
Donovan Conary, 18, of Belfast, trafficking in prison contraband; possession of a usable amount of marijuana; possession of alcohol by a minor; criminal trespass; violating condition of release; refusing to submit to arrest or ...
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Ammonia 'greatest toxic chemical airborne hazard' in county
As part of a new focus on operations with at least 10,000 pounds of ammonia on hand, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency inspected Penobscot McCrum's potato processing plant last year and recently issued a complaint alleging the company is unprepared for an emergency involving an ammonia leak.
An EPA enforcement alert issued in February states that recent ammonia-related Clean Air Act violations at nine ...
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Belfast man jailed on numerous charges
A Belfast man free on bail landed back in jail Oct. 3 and is facing multiple charges following an alcohol-fueled argument with his girlfriend.
The series of events that led to the eventual arrest of 18-year-old Donovan Conary began after he argued with his girlfriend, who then went to a different residence to get away from him, Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said. Conary allegedly ...
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Belfast woman faces drunken driving, assault charges
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on drunken driving and assault charges Oct. 3.
Officers went to City Park after a caller reported a woman was driving and appeared to be intoxicated. The woman also had two children with her in the vehicle at the time, Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said.
Although responding officers were not able to locate the vehicle in City Park, they were ...
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Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County dedicates Searsmont home
Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County dedicated its third house to new homeowners Nick Thibodeau and Lizzie Bizier and their young daughter Lily Oct. 5.
Construction on the home, which is situated on Route 3 across the road from Cox Machine, began in July with the goal of having the residence habitable this month. The three-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathroom ranch was designed to be as energy efficient as possible.
About 75 ...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity:
Oct. 3
Kathleen Butterfield, 50, of Raymond, inspection sticker violation; no proof of insurance.
Oct. 2
William Coward, 20, of Belfast, alleged speed 66 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Sept. 28
Bryant Rice, 22, of Deer Isle, alleged speed 50 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Claude White, 53, of Searsport, arrested for violating ...
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Waldo County Criminal Docket
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1:
Fifth District Court:
Dana D. Blake, 50, of Swanville, domestic violence assault, dismissed; disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures, $300 fine.
Phillip A. Tucker, 73, of Brooks, terrorizing, dismissed.
Waldo Superior Court:
Kane T. Ackley, 30, of Swanville, burglary, Department of Corrections for two ...
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Online poll: Should prisoners be paid for work?
Last week, we asked readers if their day was disrupted Sept. 30 because of heavy rains and street flooding. Opinions were nearly even, with 'no' slightly edging out 'yes' votes. Regardless of level of inconvenience, many readers noted detours because of flooded roads, flooded basements or other damage to trees and homes, slow travel and being smart and staying home. The full results of that poll are shown on the ...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity:
Sept. 30
Amanda L. Huard, 33, of Wiscasset, operating after suspension.
Sept. 29
Samuel D. Jarvis, 64, of Bradenton, Fla., arrested for operating under the influence.
Sept. 28
Caleb Roy, 22, of Detroit, violation of condition of release.
Sept. 23
Billy J. Hall, 28, of Monroe, cultivation of marijuana.
Deputy Kevin ...
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Brace sentenced to four years in prison, $3.6 million restitution
Russell "Rusty" Brace, the former head of United Mid-Coast Charities, was sentenced to 48 months in prison Oct. 9 in U.S. District Court.
In addition, he will be required to pay $3.6 million in restitution to both the charity and the insurance company for The First bank.
Brace admitted to stealing more than $4.6 million in donation checks from the charity between July 1999 and September 2014 and depositing them ...
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Police arrest same woman in span of two days
After a recent arrest on drunken driving and assault charges, a Belfast woman ended up in police custody just two days later on new charges.
On Oct. 7, police arrested 31-year-old Katie R. Vanscoy for violating conditions of release and operating after suspension. An officer saw Vanscoy driving her vehicle home from work that day, despite bail conditions that prohibit her from doing so, Detective Sgt. Bryan ...
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Waldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8:
Belfast:
Penobscot Mobile Home Park LLC to Connecticut Property Management LLC
Gertrude M. Kinney and Albert I. Kinney Estate to Jesse J. Rodgers
Karen K. Kulberg and Kenneth T. Kulberg to Reginald W. Dyche and Deborah A. Smith
Barbara J. Lehn and Douglas P. Chamberlain to Douglas P. Chamberlain ...
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Veterans march on Belfast for two-state peace walk
Veterans and other participants descended upon Belfast Oct. 11 as part of a 175-mile peace walk along Route 1 from Ellsworth, Maine, to Portsmouth, N.H.
Organized by Maine Veterans for Peace, the purpose of the walk is to highlight the Pentagon's environmental impact on oceans and climate change, according to a press release from the organization.
The organization states that massive amounts of fossil fuels are ...
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Howling Belfast woman tries to kick officers; goes to jail
Multiple calls to police about a screeching woman roaming the city prompted an arrest on disorderly conduct charges.
Police received several calls about a woman, later identified as 36-year-old Byrlynne Ellis of Belfast, who was allegedly screaming and yelling while wandering around the city, Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said.
It is unclear what prompted Ellis to act in such a way, ...
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