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Woman dies from injuries in head-on Warren crash
Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a two vehicle head-on crash in Warren Sept. 29 just before 3 p.m. The accident occurred in front of Lewis Lawn & Auto, located at 2000...
View ArticleUnity man arrested after allegedly assaulting wife
Police arrested a Unity man after he allegedly assaulted his wife Sept. 27. Stephen Smith, 26, was charged with obstructing the report of a crime and domestic violence assault after he got into a...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Sept. 18 and Sept. 24: Belfast Brian F. Murphy and Toula Vlahou to Barbara L. Powell Brooks Maine Springs...
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Former head of local charity under investigation
An investigation is under way into possible financial misconduct by the former president of United Mid-Coast Charities, Russell “Rusty” Brace. “UMCC has been the victim of substantial embezzlement of...
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Electrical short ignites stove fire at Belmont residence
Firefighters from four towns converged on a stove fire in a residence on Lincolnville Road in Belmont the afternoon of Sept. 29. Belmont Fire Chief Ron Harford II said the fire, which started at a...
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Unity Barn Raisers gear up for annual Day of Service
The Unity Barn Raisers will hold their 5th annual Day of Service Saturday, Oct. 4. Almost 100 volunteers will complete more than a dozen service projects during the event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m....
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Sept. 18 and Sept. 24: Randy Alexander, 45, of Thorndike, operating while license suspended or revoked, $500 fine. Jason...
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RSU 20 high school principals discuss progress on issuing proficiency-based...
The principals of the Belfast Area and Searsport District high schools went before the Regional School Unit 20 board of directors Sept. 23 to discuss their readiness for issuing a proficiency-based...
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State police identify two of three men involved in Winterport marijuana robbery
The Maine State Police issued warrants for two of the three men who allegedly robbed a Winterport man of his medical marijuana. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Stephen McCausland said in a news...
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Evening fire destroys Belmont home
A fire that leveled a trailer in Belmont the evening of Sept. 30 destroyed all of the occupant's belongings and killed four cats. Belmont Fire Chief Ron Harford II said firefighters from Belfast,...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Sept. 28 John William Ginnish, 55, of Newport, arrested for operating under the influence with two...
View ArticlePublic meeting to provide update on regional ocean planning efforts
The public will have an opportunity on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 8, to hear an update and to comment on a regional ocean planning process that involves Maine and the other New England states....
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Courier Publications announces promotions
Courier Publications, LLC has announced the promotion of three employees. As of Oct. 6, The Camden Herald Editor Stephanie Grinnell will take over as editor of The Republican Journal in Belfast; copy...
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Two of three men involved in Winterport marijuana robbery turn selves in
Two men accused of robbing a Winterport medical marijuana facility turned themselves in to police just after 9 p.m. Oct. 1, Department of Public Safety Spokesman Stephen McCausland confirmed. Jeffrey...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Sept. 27 Stephen Smith, 26, of Unity, arrested for obstructing report of a crime; domestic...
View ArticleWaldo County Municipal Association hosts candidates' forum
The Waldo County Municipal Association will host a candidates' forum Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Hutchinson Center. The forum is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and municipal, school and county...
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City seeks proposals to build, own and manage large facility in Belfast...
The City of Belfast is soliciting proposals from private entities to construct, own and manage a 4,000- to 5,000-square-foot facility in the Belfast Business Park. Economic Development Director Thomas...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1: Unity Jennifer S. Raven to Scott A. Raven Winterport Marjorie A. Smith Family Trust to Paul L....
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Belmont man jailed on gross sexual assault charge
A Belmont man is facing a gross sexual assault charge after allegedly abusing a young girl. According to a press release from the Waldo County Sheriff's Office, Detective Merl Reed received...
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Morrill man charged for drug, firearm offenses
Police charged a Morrill man after receiving information he was allegedly selling marijuana. Detective Merl Reed of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office and Walter Corey of the Maine Drug Enforcement...
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