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STRIVE aims to turn around lives
By the time Roy Castro from South Bronx, N.Y. was 13 years old, he was living on his own, jumping from one criminal activity to another. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the age of 18. Castro...
View ArticleSelectmen table junkyard application
There was much discussion but little action on the part of Searsport Selectmen Dec. 16 as they addressed a junkyard application and a proposed plan for GAC Chemical Corp. to clean up contamination of...
View Articleathenahealth gets final approval for warehouse renovation
The Belfast Planning Board approved an amendment to a site plan to allow athenahealth to convert an existing warehouse into office space. The company was seeking an amendment to its site plan and use...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Dec. 11 and Dec. 18: Belfast: Jerry B. Savitz and Jerry Savitz to Gail E. Savitz and Jerry B. Savitz Richard J....
View ArticleFundraisers net $4,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County
Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County has received $4,000 from three recent holiday season fundraisers. Knitters and craftspeople who participated in an all-day “Knit-a-thon” Nov. 8 at St. Margaret's...
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Mount View High School staff get colorful for charity event
Building off a fundraiser in November, staff members at Mount View High School ditched their funky facial hair in favor of lilac-colored locks for the month of December. Designated as “Hair Dye...
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Driver avoids injury after vehicle rolls on slippery roads
A driver was not injured when she lost control on a snow-covered road before rolling her vehicle into a stream in Troy. Deputy Jordan Tozier responded to a single-vehicle crash on Detroit Road in Troy...
View ArticleReentry center inmates cited for drug violation
Five former inmates at the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center in Belfast were cited for trafficking in prison contraband Dec. 13. Lt. Jason Trundy of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office said Shawn N....
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Montville man summoned for attempting to undress sleeping woman
Deputies summoned a Montville man for allegedly attempting to remove a woman's clothing while she was asleep. Edwin Furbush, 44, was summoned for Class D unlawful sexual touching Dec. 20 following a...
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Raffle winners donate prizes for use by oncology patients
Two winners of a recent Lions Club raffle decided to pay it forward and donate their winnings to the oncology department at Waldo County General Hospital. Upon winning the top prize of $300, Vanessa...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Dec. 10 and Dec. 18: Stephen J. Bara, 69, of Waldo, failure to register vehicle, $150 fine. Diana R. Blood, 29, of Belfast,...
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Stolen credit, debit card information leads to arrest of Fairfield woman
Police charged a Fairfield woman for allegedly stealing debit and credit card information from several patients at a Unity health care facility. Lt. Jason Trundy of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office...
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Firefighters, police prevent woman from jumping off of Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Emergency responders prevented an allegedly intoxicated woman from leaping off the Penobscot Narrows Bridge the evening of Dec. 22. Deputies Kyle Wasiela and Kevin Littlefield of the Waldo County...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Dec. 21 Cameron B. Philbrook, 39, of Northport, arrested for operating under the influence. Dec. 19...
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Mount View High School presentation focuses on dangers of alcohol abuse
Students at Mount View High School listened to a presentation on the impact alcohol can have on their lives before participating in an intoxication simulation. The presentation, titled “Alcohol: The...
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Online poll: Do you make New Year's resolutions?
Last week, readers were asked if their holiday shopping is complete. A majority of the 27 responders said they were finished, or nearly finished, shopping. This week, readers are being asked if they...
View ArticleLions Club to hold holiday blood drive
The Belfast Lions Club is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross Dec. 30, at the Masonic Temple at 20 Northport Ave. from 1-6 p.m. Gary Philbrick, who is coordinating the drive, has been a...
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Inner Harbor Plan discussion continues
At a meeting Dec. 16, the City Council discussed recommended amendments to the proposed Inner Harbor Improvement Plan and was updated on questions the council had had raised about the plan. A number...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Dec. 20 Edwin M. Furbush, 44, of Montville, unwanted unlawful sexual touching. Justin V. Kitchin,...
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Midcoast show serves up passion for local food scene
Two local chefs are looking to pull back the curtain and shine a light on the food scene in Midcoast Maine as they talk to authors and chefs and visit farms on their new show NOSH. Chef Kerry Altiero,...
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