In an economy where companies often go for low overhead and the smallest workforce possible, Esther Darres recently moved her business, Maine Country & Coast Real Estate, out of her home into a new office in downtown Belfast.
The decision was partly to attract full-time agents, who have been harder to come by since the housing market collapse of 2009. In December, shortly after she opened the office on the Beaver ...
In an economy where companies often go for low overhead and the smallest workforce possible, Esther Darres recently moved her business, Maine Country & Coast Real Estate, out of her home into a new office in downtown Belfast.
The decision was partly to attract full-time agents, who have been harder to come by since the housing market collapse of 2009. In December, shortly after she opened the office on the Beaver ...
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The House of Representatives voted 96 to 52 to defeat an order to establish an investigative committee to review eight misconduct allegations against Gov. Paul LePage, who, after the vote, criticized the action as a "witch hunt."
Two local legislators were part of the coalition that introduced an impeachment order Jan. 14 in the House. Democratic Rep. Ben Chipman of Portland was the lead sponsor of the order to ...
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity.
Jan. 5
Kyle B. Young, 30, of Lincolnville, violating conditions of release.
Jan. 3
Wayne B. Cousins, 43, of Belfast, operating after suspension.
Dec. 31
Werner Schneider, 77, of Belmont, failure to yield on entering a public way.
Dec. 22
A Searsport juvenile was summoned for allegedly speeding 64 mph in a 45 mph ...
State Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency continue to investigate the discovery of a methamphetamine lab inside a Northport home on Friday, Jan. 15. It is the state's second meth lab this year.
Troopers found the lab inside the house at 97 Prescott Hill Road while conducting a check on the home's occupant, who was out on bail on unrelated drug charges, according to a press release from spokesman Steve ...
"I have a little bit of everything," said Elaine King.
She had just finished giving a quick tour of her store, Country Blessings, a crafts and antiques consignment shop she opened on Lower Main Street last month.
The space was overstuffed in a cozy way from the ceiling down to within easy reach of King's shih tzu, who mostly refrained.
Quilts, candles, soaps, pot holders, rustic wooden coat racks, mirrors and ...
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity:
Jan. 17
Patricia A. Ryder, 34, of Searsport, operating after suspension; operating unregistered motor vehicle greater than 150 days.
Gabriel R. Desjardins, 21, of Swanville, inspection sticker violation.
Jan. 16
Jonathan W. Walsh, 26, of Searsmont, arrested for possession of schedule Z drugs.
Andrew S. Palmer, 30, of ...
A crowd braved the cold and converged on downtown Belfast Jan. 18 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Participants gathered in Post Office Square for a candlelight walk to First Church Parish House. Sponsored by Waldo County Peace and Justice, the annual event featured music, readings from King's work and a community speak-out.
The text of comments by Belfast resident David Smith appears as a guest column in this ...
Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County is seeking a family for its fourth build, this time in the town of Monroe.
The organization recently wrapped up construction on a home in Searsmont for a family of three. The ranch-style home is situated on Route 3 across from Cox Machine and marked the third build Waldo Habitat has completed in the area.
Previously, the organization has constructed two other homes in Waldo ...
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The man who drew dozens of law enforcement officers to the Waterville police station Dec. 7 when he threatened to commit suicide will not be charged if he provides proof by the end of the week to Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney that he is getting counseling.
Gary Cross, 58, of Troy, spoke with Maloney on Friday, and she told him of her decision.
Contacted by phone early Tuesday evening, Maloney ...
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity:
Jan. 18
Joshua Goslee, 30, of Knox, operating unregistered motor vehicle greater than 150 days; operating after suspension.
Jan. 15
Samantha Tucker, 27, of Unity, violating conditions of release.
Leith E. Black, 43, of Waldo, violation of a protection order; violating conditions of release.
Jan. 14
Seigi A. ...