Jerry Savitz, a Belfast entrepreneur and businessman who died Dec. 14 at age 74, may have been best-known locally as the owner of Darby's Restaurant. But his list of endeavors was so extensive that in conversations with friends and business associates, accomplishments viewed as major chapters in another person's life were recalled as mere footnotes in his long and varied career — a veal farm in Appleton with 100 ...
Jerry Savitz, a Belfast entrepreneur and businessman who died Dec. 14 at age 74, may have been best-known locally as the owner of Darby's Restaurant. But his list of endeavors was so extensive that in conversations with friends and business associates, accomplishments viewed as major chapters in another person's life were recalled as mere footnotes in his long and varied career — a veal farm in Appleton with 100 ...
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A new policy in Regional School Unit 3 will allow students with a prescription to be given medical marijuana by their legal guardian on school grounds.
Under Maine law, a primary caregiver — parent, guardian or legal custodian — can possess and administer marijuana in a non-smokeable form in a school bus or on the grounds of the preschool, primary or secondary school, according to a draft form of the district's ...
Looking to build on momentum from his 2014 campaign, Jonathan Fulford announced he is running for the District 11 Maine Senate seat.
Surrounded by a crowd of supporters, Fulford officially announced his candidacy Dec. 28 while standing on the site of Belfast's former landfill that is now home to a solar array system that will supply about 20 percent of the city's electricity demand in combination with a smaller ...
An abandoned mobile home caught fire the afternoon of Dec. 28 while it was in the process of being dismantled.
Belfast firefighters were called to Brooke Avenue early in the afternoon when the structure caught fire while the owner was attempting to take it apart, Fire Chief Jim Richards said. As the owner was cutting into the trailer, some of the insulation ignited. Richards said firefighters were able to quickly ...
Counterfeit $50 bills have shown up recently in Belfast, one of which was turned into police.
Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said police had a $50 bill turned into the department about one week ago. The bill did not have a water mark but was otherwise a fairly accurate copy, Cunningham said. A second bill was discovered by Bangor Savings Bank after it was found mixed in with a deposit from a Big Apple Store, ...
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity:
Dec. 26
Ezrah R. Downs, 20, of Belmont, no proof of insurance.
Mark Jackson, 47, of Unity, arrested for unpaid fines.
Dec. 21
Peter C. Graham, 71, of Belfast, operating under the influence.
Dec. 20
Steven M. Look, 43, of Belfast, inspection sticker violation; no proof of insurance; failure to register motor vehicle.
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After closing late in November, sweetFrog announced on its Facebook page it will reopen in March.
The business announced it would close its doors Nov. 30 and remained vacant with signs and equipment still in place. Three friends, Shawn Doll, Stephen Racioppi and Crystal Ballard, opened the frozen yogurt shop in Renys Plaza in July 2014. The 4,000-square-foot space has room to seat 90 people and additional space ...
Police are continuing to investigate break-ins that occurred at two churches last week.
Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said an individual or individuals forced their way into both churches. The first break-in was reported in the morning and the second one was reported later in the evening the same day, Cunningham said.
He did not identify which churches were broken into or if anything was taken from either ...
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity:
Dec. 27
David Watt, 42, of Waldo, arrested for domestic violence assault; criminal mischief.
Norma Philbrook, 43, of Swanville, arrested for violating conditions of release.
Dec. 22
Tyler Lydem, 18, of Troy was driving west on Whitaker Road in Troy at about 4:35 a.m. when he lost control of his 2003 Chevrolet ...
Petition forms are now available for Maine residents who plan to run for federal, state or county public office in 2016, including current officeholders who will seek re-election.
Per the provisions of the Maine election laws, prospective candidates can begin collecting signatures on Friday, Jan. 1. Through this petition process, candidates qualify to have their names placed on the ballot for either the primary ...
Law enforcement officials with Troop D of the Maine State Police responded to the following incidents in Waldo County Dec. 19 to Dec. 27. Anyone with information regarding ongoing investigations is asked to call 800-452-4664.
Dec. 27
Trooper Corey Smith stopped a vehicle on Harriman Road in Swanville for an inspection sticker violation. The driver, Shannon Small, 38, of Swanville had a suspended license. Small ...
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New Year's by the Bay brought a full program of music, poetry, storytelling, magic and other performances to city residents and holiday visitors in its 19th year Thursday night.
The chem-free, family-friendly alternative to first night debauchery was started by Jennifer Hill and has been organized for the last 14 years by Mary Mortier. Thursday night brought an all-ages crowd out on an unseasonably warm Dec. 31 ...