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New antiques shop opens on Main Street
Patina, a new antiques shop featuring an eclectic collection of accessories, antique-to-modern home furnishings, art and household items opened its doors on Oct. 31. The shop at 69 Main St. is owned...
View ArticleVFW honors two Ames Elementary teachers
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Randall Collins Post 3108 in Belfast has named two faculty members of Ames Elementary School in Searsmont as its 2014 Teachers of the Year. Winners of the local...
View ArticleNew church thrift shop opens to help community
Beacon of Hope on the Hill Church has opened Threads of Hope Thrift Shop at 21 Patterson Hill Road. "Our vision is to help the community," said Pastor Laurie Hall of the new shop, which held its grand...
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Maine State Police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Troop D of the Maine State Police responded to the following incidents in Waldo County between Oct. 27 and Oct. 30. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Rail cycle enthusiasts planning Thorndike to Belfast excursion
A group of rail cycle enthusiasts is planning its first-ever trip from Thorndike to Belfast this month. The rail cycles are four-wheeled, pedal vehicles owned by the Brooks Preservation Society. A...
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Searsport Elementary School students honor local veterans
Students and staff at Searsport Elementary School honored local veterans with a ceremony Nov. 5. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. with a presentation of colors followed by students singing patriotic songs...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5: Belfast Linda A. Hollis to Linda A. Hollis and Bruce E. Bryant Brooks Jarrod S. Cook to Phillip...
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School Union 69 to act on Northport office services request
Hope, Appleton and Lincolnville school committees are expected to decide Tuesday, Nov. 18, on a request from Northport for School Union 69 to provide central office services for the town. The joint...
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Midcoast Lens: Off to see ‘The Wizard’
Belfast Area High School’s multi-grade fall production of “The Wizard of Oz” had a great opening weekend and will offer three more performances: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.,...
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Slippery roads cited in single-vehicle Troy crash
Snow-covered roads were listed as the cause of a single-vehicle crash on Bangor Road in Troy the morning of Nov. 2. Deputy Jordan Tozier of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office responded to Bangor Road...
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Belfast woman arrested after allegedly ramming husband's vehicle
Police arrested a Belfast woman after she allegedly rammed her car, with her children inside, into her husband's vehicle Nov. 8. Belfast Police Chief Mike McFadden said Katrina M. Floyd, 33, was...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5: Jonathan D. Bubar, 32, of Thorndike, possession of marijuana up to 1 ¼ ounces, $350 fine; use of drug...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5: Jason Durgin, 27, of Brunswick, burglary, dismissed. Derek B. Elvin, 21, of Augusta, driving to endanger,...
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Whitcomb, Burlson honored for rescuing woman from car in harbor
The City Council honored two men with certificates of commendation for saving a woman's life after she accidentally drove into Belfast Harbor from the city's boat ramp. Howard Whitcomb, deputy harbor...
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City to negotiate purchase of airport fuel tank
City councilors authorized the city manager to begin negotiations to purchase a fuel tank from departing fixed-base operator Maine Scenic Airways, thus avoiding a four-year gap in fuel service at...
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VFW delivers 602 pounds of candy for returning servicemen and women
In this year's "Great Candy Challenge," students from Regional School Unit 20 elementary schools contributed 602 pounds of Halloween candy for active-duty servicemen and women returning from overseas....
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Nov. 8 Katrina M. Floyd, 33, of Belfast, arrested for endangering the welfare of a child; criminal...
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Faith Temple Church honors local heroes, thanks veterans for their sacrifices
Faith Temple Church of God honored veterans Sunday, Nov. 9, with a service to thank them for their sacrifices in serving our country and its people. "Today we're honoring our heroes," organizer Joy...
View ArticleNew and re-elected council members sworn in
Three council members were sworn in during a special City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 10. Re-elected Ward 1 Councilor Mary Mortier, and newly elected councilors Neal Harkness (Ward 2) and John...
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Veterans Day Parade draws a crowd
Many residents lined the streets of Belfast Tuesday morning for the Veterans Day Parade, organized this year by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3108. Starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, members of...
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