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Man arrested in Searsport for selling prescription pills
Police arrested a New York man in Searsport for allegedly selling prescription pills in the state. Jason Jones, 32, of Bronx, N.Y., was charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs, which...
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Blizzard slams Midcoast with howling winds, drifting snow
A blizzard that slammed the state Jan. 27 dumped more than a foot of snow on the ground and howling wind caused significant drifting. As of 3 a.m. Jan. 28, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
View ArticleOnline poll: Did the Patriots cheat?
Last week, readers were asked if student field trips should be cancelled when there is a travel advisory in place for the destination. A large majority said yes. This week, readers are being asked if...
View ArticlePlanning Board decision on Grimmel continued again
Despite nearly three full hours Jan. 26 devoted to review of Grimmel Industries Inc. site plan review application for a junkyard, the Planning Board voted to continue discussions at its next meeting,...
View ArticleState delays upgrade of unemployment system
The Maine Department of Labor has delayed a major upgrade to the state’s unemployment system, originally scheduled to occur the last week of January, until Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 4 and 5, 2015....
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Mount View High School blends fun with information during annual exploratory...
The ring of metal striking metal accompanied by the occasional gasp of breath and the shuffle of feet is the only sound coming from a classroom at Mount View High School as mathematics teacher Raymond...
View ArticleWeekly heating oil survey
The Governor’s Energy Office conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey Monday, Jan. 26, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.56 per gallon, an...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Jan. 25 Stanley C. Bailey, 34, of Searsport, possession of a useable amount of marijuana. Jan. 22...
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Massachusetts company eyes Belfast for potential office space
A Massachusetts-based company is seeking grant money as it eyes the city as a possible new location for its business. The company, OnProcess Technology, is based in Ashland, Mass., and is seeking up...
View ArticleRSU 3 gets additional time to award proficiency-based diplomas
Regional School Unit 3 is following a recommendation from the state to accept additional time to allow the district to begin awarding proficiency-based diplomas. Superintendent Heather Perry said the...
View ArticleCity looks to surface Rail Trail as fundraising efforts continue
Fundraising efforts continue as the city of Belfast prepares for the next phase of its Rail Trail project. City Manager Joseph Slocum briefed councilors on the status of the Rail Trail during a...
View ArticleClosings and cancellations, Jan. 30, 31
The Game Loft's special gaming event called the "English Civil War historical miniatures game" planned for Saturday, Jan. 31, has been canceled. The Searsport Town Office and Carver Memorial Library...
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Only minor injuries reported in double accidents on Route 1
Slippery conditions led to two accidents on Route 1 in Belfast on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 30. At around 2:55 p.m. Dakota Black of Waldo was driving a black Volkswagen sedan north on Searsport...
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N.Y. man arrested in Searsport for selling prescription pills
Police arrested a New York man in Searsport for allegedly selling prescription pills in the state. Jason Jones, 32, of the Bronx, N.Y., was charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs,...
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Commission rules against patient's hospital discrimination allegations
The Maine Human Rights Commission voted at its meeting Jan. 26 there were no reasonable grounds to believe Waldo County General Hospital discriminated against a patient based on her physical and...
View ArticleClosings and cancellations, Feb. 2
Belfast Free Library is closing at 2:30 today. Belfast City Hall will close at 2:30 p.m. due to the inclement weather. Camden National Bank branches and the Customer Assistance Center will close at 3...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Jan. 23 and Jan. 29: Belfast Dana Carey to Janice I. Spencer and Robert C. Spencer Amelia Van Singel to Sharon B....
View ArticleStorm sends Searsport drivers slipping, sliding
A snowstorm that could dump up to a foot or more of snow across the Midcoast region is creating slippery travel conditions for drivers. Searsport Police Chief Dick LaHaye said emergency personnel...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Jan. 29 Byrlynne D. Ellis, 36, of Belfast, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Jan. 28 Tiffany...
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VFW donation boosts Masons' 'Bikes for Books' reading program over goal
Masons of the 8th Masonic District got a big surprise Jan. 29 when the Belfast VFW commander showed up at their Bikes for Books presentation to students at Ames Elementary School. Randall Collins VFW...
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