The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Dec. 25 and Dec. 31:
Belfast:
Jean W. Isteero to Susanne Albert Isteero and Ali Fouad Almatrouk
Samuel E. Cassida to Samuel E. Cassida and Jacqueline Cassida
Belmont:
Town of Belmont to Jacqueline Trundy
Burnham:
Pride Manufacturing Company LLC to Store Master Funding VIII
Anne Marie Carlson to William David ...
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Waldo County Registry of Deeds
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Waldo man allegedly punches police officer
An outburst at a local restaurant led to a Waldo man's arrest after he allegedly attacked a police officer.
On Jan. 1, Aaron Cunningham, 37, was at Rollie's Bar and Grill when he became disruptive and was removed from the business, Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said.
“No one knows what set him off,” Detective Sgt. Cunningham said.
While outside, Aaron Cunningham was “yelling and ...
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Police pepper spray Belfast man
Police arrested a combative Belfast man after a physical struggle at a residence Jan. 1.
Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said three officers and a Waldo County sheriff's deputy responded to a residence in the city for a 911 disconnect. When officers arrived at the residence, they were told there wasn't an issue by the mother of 25-year-old Michael Ripley, Cunningham said.
However, ...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity:
Jan. 3
Victor A. Amaro, 34, of Belfast, operating without a license; operating under the influence.
Andrew G. Merrifield, 24, of Belmont, arrested for operating under the influence.
Jan 2
Aaron M. Krupka, 42, of Belfast, arrested for criminal mischief.
Jan. 1
Karen Bailey, 64, of Belfast, dog at-large.
Michael ...
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Tree cutting on disputed property line earns Belfast man criminal mischief charge
A dispute over a property line boiled over Jan. 2 when a Belfast man was arrested after he allegedly cut down a tree, which then fell onto power lines.
Since June 30, 2015, Belfast police have responded to a total of 23 complaints related to a boundary line disagreement on Patten Pit Road. In the past, Belfast Police Chief Mike McFadden said the disagreements have led to physical altercations.
The Jan. 2 incident ...
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Lawmakers craft bill to fight, treat state's drug problem
A bipartisan bill aims to curb Maine's growing drug problem through a combination of enforcement, prevention and treatment.
The nearly $4.9 million bill would provide funding for additional agents with Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and increase the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
Nearly half of the funding, $2.4 million, would be used to hire 10 MDEA agents. The bill also provides ...
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City flips switch on new solar array
The first ever solar array to be built on a former landfill is now generating power for the City of Belfast.
Assistant City Planner Sadie Lloyd said the system was turned on Dec. 31.
The 115-kilowatt system will produce up to 20 percent of the power used in city government buildings in combination with a smaller array that was installed on the roof of Belfast Fire Station. Under terms of the agreement, ReVision ...
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Bell the Cat reopens with new owner, new look
Jojo Oliphant bought Bell the Cat from longtime owner Debra O'Leary last month. Not long after, he got an unexpected phone call at the restaurant from his 7-year-old daughter. She was at school at the time, which made the call unusual. Oliphant, having just taken the plunge on a new business, was understandably distracted. When he got his bearings he realized that she was ordering a grilled cheese sandwich.
That ...
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Waldo County Criminal Docket
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between Dec. 25 and Dec. 31:
Fifth District Court:
Jenny L. Pieske, 36, of Brooks, operating under the influence (alcohol), $500 fine, 48 hours in Waldo County Jail, stayed until Jan. 29, 2016, license suspended for 150 days.
Waldo Criminal Docket:
Jasmine Hughes, 26, of Searsport, protective order from harassment violation, 24 hours in Waldo ...
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Lincolnville selectmen question school's emergency systems
Members of the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen expressed concern over reports that the generator at Lincolnville Central School failed during a town-wide power outage Dec. 3.
During a report to the selectmen at their meeting Dec. 28, Emergency Management Director Henry Lang said he had heard reports that the school's generator did not come on during the power outage and that some of the emergency lighting also ...
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Maine Democrats play middleman between wealthy Clinton donors and national party
A Cuban-born sugar tycoon. A California-based registered foreign agent for the government of Sri Lanka. A Chicago billionaire.
All of them are recent large donors to the Maine Democratic Party via a complex fundraising scheme called the Hillary Victory Fund. The fund exploits recent court decisions and weakened campaign finance laws to maximize political contributions and funnel them to the Democratic National ...
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Adult Ed offers free college transitions program
For adults whose 2016 resolution lists include furthering their education, Belfast Adult Education offers assistance with a no-cost College Transitions Program that will help participants decide if college should be in their future.
Orientation for the spring semester is set for Monday, Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m. Classes will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Feb. 2.
The program offers a ...
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Council cool on trading hoops for pickleball
The City Council on Jan. 5 took a second swing at the idea of converting a basketball court in City Park for pickleball, but balked at the cost of supporting a game most hadn't heard of a month ago.
Pickleball is often described as a mash-up of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. It was invented in the 1960s by two dads from the state of Washington trying to entertain their kids but has gained popularity in the last ...
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Scholarships available to aspiring journalists
High school seniors and college students from Waldo and Knox counties who plan to pursue careers in journalism may apply for scholarships offered by the Journalism Education Foundation of New England.
The foundation, a division of the New England Newspaper & Press Association, of which Courier Publications LLC is a member, will award up to 10 $1,000 scholarships this spring to students in the six-state region.
The...
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Citizen Alert System upgrade may interrupt service
The Maine Office of Information Technology will be engaged in a major network upgrade of the Citizen Alert System Sunday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, online services may be intermittently unavailable.
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Owner interrupts burglary of Burnham business
A store owner in Burnham walked in on a burglar who was inside the business in the early morning hours of Jan. 8.
At 3:06 a.m. Waldo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary complaint at Patterson Store. When the store’s owner, who was not identified by police, walked into the business, the burglar knocked the owner to the ground before fleeing, according to a news release from Sheriff Jeff Trafton.
The ...
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New Year's baby arrives Jan. 6 at WCGH
Waldo County General Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2016 on Wednesday, Jan. 6, with the birth of Charlotte Grace Wadsworth at 7:52 a.m.
Daughter of Amanda and Malcom Wadsworth of Palermo, Charlotte weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Charlotte has one big brother, Mason, who is 21 months old.
Waldo County General Hospital has congratulated the family on its new addition.
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Maine lawmakers fast-track lottery investigation
The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously on Friday, Jan. 8, to press ahead with an investigation of the Maine State Lottery, with several members citing concerns that the $230 million state-run gambling operation may be exploiting the state’s poorest people.
Lawmakers’ calls to fast-track an investigation follow a 2015 Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting examination that found ...
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Waldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of deeds between Jan. 1 to Jan. 7:
Belfast:
Hildegarde E. Bradney and James A. Bradney Jr. to James A. Bradney Jr. and Hildegarde E. Bradney
Wendy L. Ross to Alecia Sudmeyer
Wells Fargo Bank NA to United States of America – HUD
Weathervane Seafoods to Gagner Family Limited Partnership
Marcia Cooper to Marcia Cooper and Gary A. Cooper
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Thorndike man cited after truck tears down power lines
Police summoned a Thorndike man for multiple violations after his truck caught and pulled down power lines Jan. 9.
While driving on East Thorndike Road in a 1996 Western Star truck, 81-year-old Stephen G. Fowler told police he was unaware the vehicle's power takeoff was engaged, which caused the body of the truck to start to raise, Chief Deputy Jason Trundy of Waldo County Sheriff's Office said.
The raised body ...
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