Budget bill passed, King reacts to CIA report
U.S. Senate Dec. 16, Sens. Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted for HR 5771: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical...
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Fight over generator lands Unity man in jail
Police arrested a Unity man for allegedly pushing his ex-girlfriend onto a generator before attempting to set it on fire. Deputies Kyle Wasiela and Wiley McVety of Waldo County Sheriff's Office...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Dec. 19 and Dec. 25: Burnham: Matthew P. Wentworth and Deborah L. Wentworth to Denise M. Wyman and John D. Wyman...
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Montville man rolls vehicle while avoiding collision with plow truck
A Montville man escaped injury after rolling his pickup truck while trying to avoid colliding with another vehicle on Route 220 the morning of Dec. 18. Deputy Merl Reed of the Waldo County Sheriff’s...
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Swanville resident recognized for saving man trapped under tractor-trailer
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized a Swanville resident who was credited with saving the life of a man who was trapped under a tractor-trailer. Deputies Merl Reed and Jonathan Shaw...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Dec. 17 and Dec. 29: Sean R. Anderson, 33, of Liberty, operating while license suspended or revoked, $750 fine; operating...
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Searsmont man charged in alleged sexual assault of young girl
Police arrested a Searsmont man for allegedly engaging in a sexual act with an 11-year-old girl in 2011. Deputy Merl Reed of Waldo County Sheriff’s Office arrested Glenn Reed, 67, Dec. 29 and charged...
View ArticleHelping Hand program delivers gifts to 76 youngsters
Thanks to the efforts of Neighbor's Cupboard volunteers and generous donors in Winterport and Frankfort, 76 children had a merrier Christmas. Each year, members of the Frankfort Congregational Church,...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Dec. 29 Elizabeth M. Joy, 58, of Waldo, alleged speed 69 mph in a 40 mph zone. Dec. 27 Donald F....
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Dawson pleads not guilty to charges of theft from elderly women
At Waldo Superior Court Tuesday, Dec. 30, Belfast attorney William L. Dawson Jr. pleaded not guilty to two counts each of theft by unauthorized taking and misuse of entrusted property. Dawson is being...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between and Dec. 17 and Dec 29: Chadwick E. Hutchinson, 31, of Swanville, robbery, dismissed. Sharon L. Menard, 66, of Branson, Mo.,...
View Article2014 Year in Review
A brief look back at the 2014 archives revealed many memorable stories published in The Republican Journal. The following are just a few selections that stuck in the minds of staff members. Full story...
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Online poll: When is your favorite time of year?
Last week, readers were asked if they make New Year's resolutions. Two-thirds said they do not make any resolutions and a handful said they break any resolutions made. This week, readers are being...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. Dec. 25 Kali Berenyi, 22, of Searsport, alleged speed 63 mph in a 45 mph zone. Dec. 21 Kelsey Schrey,...
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Truck destroyed by fire at Lincolnville Beach
A truck was destroyed by fire at Lincolnville Beach on Dec. 31. At about 11:30 a.m., a fire began under the hood of a 1988 GMC that was being used to pick up leftover brush on the beach from a...
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Whitecap Builders owner selling business after 36 years
After nearly four decades of running his Belfast-based contracting firm, Whitecap Builders, owner Larry Jones is selling the business. Jones, who worked as a teacher in Belfast and Swanville for eight...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Dec. 29 Lao Gillam, 37, of Monroe, inspection sticker violation. Alan G. Clark, 47, of Belfast,...
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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 Dec. 19 and Dec. 28. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Maine vet recounts trip to Arlington Cemetery with Wreaths Across America
A Belmont veteran accompanied the Wreaths Across America convoy from Columbia Falls to Arlington National Cemetery and participated in the wreath-laying ceremonies held there Dec. 13. This was the...
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Midcoast legislators receive appointments
State Rep. Christine Burstein, D-Lincolnville, has been appointed to serve on the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. As a member of the committee, Burstein will work on policies...
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