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Belmont man arrested after allegedly assaulting former partner
A Belmont man is facing domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted his former partner Nov. 29. Deputy Kevin Littlefield and Sgt. James Greeley of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office...
View ArticleWaldo County Technical Center recognizes students of the quarter
The Waldo County Technical Center recognized its students of the quarter. Students in the morning session who were recognized included Josh Miller, electrical trades, Ian McBride, graphic design,...
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RSU 20 ratifies three-year teachers contract
Regional School Unit 20 directors ratified a three-year teachers contract after a lengthy executive session. The contract, which was ratified during a regular board meeting Nov. 25, is valid until...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Nov. 30 Andrew B. Herrick Sr., 51, of Belfast, arrested for criminal threatening with a dangerous...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between and Nov. 19 and Dec 1: James R. Bohan, 54, of Belfast, unlawful possession of hydrocodone, $400 fine. Randolph S. Dodge, 44 of...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Nov. 19 and Dec. 1: Jason E. Batista, 32, of South China, operating while license suspended or revoked with priors,...
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Police seek identity of alleged jewelry store burglar
Police are looking to identify a person who allegedly burglarized Bennett's Gems and Jewelry during the early morning hours of Dec. 1. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said...
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Winterport man hospitalized after truck crashes into tree
A Winterport man was taken to the hospital after crashing his pickup truck into a tree on Marsh Stream Road the morning of Dec. 2. Deputy James Porter responded to the single-vehicle crash after...
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Online poll: Do schools receive adequate funding for classroom supplies?
Last week, readers were asked about holiday decorating habits. Most of the three dozen answers showed holiday decorating is done sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, though a third of readers...
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Northport approves start-up funding for town-run school
Voters in Northport approved funding to pay for transition costs and to allow the new school board, once elected, to begin preparations for the town to operate its own school. A special town meeting...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. Nov. 28 David A. Bell, 46, of Blue Hill, inspection sticker violation. Lisbeth Norrback, 63, of...
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Crowdfunding website supplies classroom materials when school budgets fall short
With limited budgets for materials, teachers are turning to charity to supply their classrooms. Through the crowd-funding website DonorsChoose.org, teachers can post requests for supplies they would...
View ArticleBAHS implements reward program to promote student attendance
In an effort to make sure students are attending classes at Belfast Area High School, staff members created a program to reward those who achieve perfect attendance. The program is the result of...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Nov. 29 Christopher Shaffer, 39, of Belmont, arrested for domestic violence terrorizing; domestic...
View ArticlePolice arrest three in Searsport meth trafficking case
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and local police arrested three people for allegedly importing and selling methamphetamine in Searsport. Gerald Gustafson, 51, of Searsport, was charged with Class C...
View ArticleFire marshal, Red Cross to distribute smoke detectors
In his weekly message Dec. 4, Gov. Paul LePage announced that the state Fire Marshal's Office is working with the Red Cross to install smoke detectors in home that need them. In his message, LePage...
View ArticleLaw enforcement agencies offer tips to protect homes, possessions
With the holiday season in full swing, local law enforcement offered advice for keeping homes and possessions safe. For those who travel for the holidays, Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton of Waldo County...
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Inner Harbor Plan tentatively approved
At a meeting Dec. 2, the council tentatively approved an Inner Harbor layout plan that allocates different areas of the limited deep water in the harbor to different stakeholder groups. After the...
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Truck hits, kills horse in Swanville
A horse was killed in Swanville the afternoon of Dec. 4 when it was struck by a vehicle. Waldo County Sheriff's Deputy Darrin Moody responded to the accident on North Searsport Road in Swanville at...
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Knox man arrested for violating bail conditions, protection order
A Knox man is in jail after he allegedly violated his bail conditions and a protection order. Deputy Kyle Wasiela of Waldo County Sheriff's Office learned that Christopher Giggey, 37, violated his...
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