Plans move forward for new building at Front Street Shipyard
The City Council was updated Jan. 6 on the progress of Front Street Shipyard's plans to construct a new building. According to City Planner Wayne Marshall, the shipyard is in the final stages of...
View ArticleMaine PUC sets electricity prices for CMP customers
In competitive solicitations concluded Jan. 13, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) accepted bids and set new prices for standard-offer electricity supply for customers of Central Maine Power...
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Head-on collision sends three to hospital
At about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, a vehicle crossed the center line on Route 1, 1.6 miles north of of the Lincolnville line, and struck an oncoming vehicle, sending three people to the hospital....
View ArticleRSU 71 election results
Voters in Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont and Swanville elected nine members Jan. 13 to serve on the new Regional School Unit 71 board. Results will be updated as they become available. Belfast...
View ArticleVolunteers look to create wood bank to help heat Waldo County homes
A group of local citizens are looking into helping Waldo County residents heat their homes by creating a firewood bank that would supply wood at no cost to those in need. Local business owner Bob...
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Disagreement over amendment to Inner Harbor Plan delays approval
The City Council did not approved the proposed Inner Harbor Plan at a meeting Jan. 6 because of a disagreement between the Harbor Advisory Committee and Front Street Shipyard over an amendment. In...
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Online poll: Do you leave valuables in your vehicle?
Last week, readers were asked about their favorite outdoor winter activity. More than half said staying inside. This week, readers are being asked if they leave valuables inside vehicles. Loading...
View ArticleWorkshop will help farmers address challenges, risks of wholesaling
A free workshop, “Harvesting Maine’s New Wholesale Opportunities,” will be offered at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m. To 5 p.m., to help farmers decide how and when to...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. Jan. 10 John W. Lavway, 43, of Searsport, inspection sticker violation; no proof of insurance. Jan. 3...
View ArticleWeekly heating fuel survey
The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday, January 12, 2015, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.63 per...
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Sheriff Trafton will attend municipal meetings in January
Newly sworn in Waldo County Sheriff Jeff Trafton will be attending upcoming Select Board meetings in three towns to discuss the services provided by his office, as well as to listen to local concerns...
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Northport school committee holds first meeting; discusses next steps
The Northport School Committee held its inaugural meeting Jan. 12. Its three members elected a chairman and reviewed timelines for developing a budget and a work plan for tasks that need to be...
View ArticlePlanning Board to continue Grimmel discussion Jan. 26
Searsport Planning Board members heard more than an hour of public comment regarding Grimmel Industries' site plan review application Jan. 12 but ultimately postponed making a decision to the next...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Jan. 11 Paul J. Arsenault, 36, of Dixmont, operating after suspension. Jan. 8 Jason P. Richards,...
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Alan Wood resigns from RSU 20 board
Alan Wood announced his resignation from the RSU 20 board of directors Jan. 16 Wood made the announcement in a letter to the editor submitted to The Republican Journal. In his letter he states his...
View ArticleBelfast police to spend money from investigation on uniforms, WeCare, rewards
The Belfast Police Department assisted Waldo County Sheriff's Office in a burglary investigation and has been given $4,559 of unclaimed cash associated with that investigation. It will spend the money...
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Girl Scouts need more volunteers to address membership demand in Waldo County
At a time when demand for afterschool programs in Maine far exceeds the number of programs available, the Girl Scouts want to help — but they need volunteers. In Waldo County, some 24 troops currently...
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Wounded Heroes helps solve problems for injured veterans
Courier Publications LLC joined with close to 20 area businesses Jan. 16 to support Wounded Heroes Program of Maine, based in Saco, with a $500 donation. The Dec. 25 edition of the Courier-Gazette,...
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Volunteers describe rewards of watching kids grow, become responsible, caring...
Wearing her troop leader hat, Waldo County Girl Scout recruiter Amy Slack says involvement in Girl Scouting "is good for everyone.""For the girls, it gives them direction, helps them focus on the...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15: Belfast Proulx Irrevocable Trust to Janet Proulx and Robert E. Proulx Islesboro Laura L. Ault...
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