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Birthday bash: US National Toboggan Championships embrace racing, winter spirit
It was a cold, wonderful, white winter wonderland at the Camden Snow Bowl over the weekend as hundreds of people and competitors celebrated a special 25th anniversary during the always popular US...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Jan. 29 and Feb. 5: Belfast Thomas C. Prescott and Thomas C. Prescott to Lee A. Sligh Beverly Blythe and Beverley...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between Jan. 23 and Feb. 5: Serena Brown, 31, of Swanville, operating while license suspended or revoked, with prior, $500 fine....
View ArticleInspection sticker violation leads to two arrests
Police arrested a Brooks man and Freedom woman following a traffic stop for an inspection sticker violation Feb. 8. Deputy Merl Reed was patrolling in the town of Brooks when he noticed a vehicle...
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Swanville man charged with OUI, drug possession
A Swanville man is facing numerous charges after his vehicle was stopped by police Feb. 6. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said Michael A. Merry, 32, was driving...
View ArticlePolice pursuit ends in multiple charges for Belfast man
A Belfast man is facing a slew of charges following an alleged drunken car ride in Augusta that ended after he hit a minivan. Sgt. Christian Behr of the Augusta Police Department said two officers...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between and Jan. 23 and Feb. 5: Evan J. Aucoin, 27, of Unity, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, with priors, 90 days in Waldo...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Feb. 8 Jessica L. Kelley, 24, of Belfast, arrested for criminal trespass. Feb. 6 Michael A. Merry, 32,...
View ArticleKindergarten registration for RSU 71
RSU 71 Elementary Schools are preparing for kindergarten screening in May for the 2015-2016 school year. If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15, now is the time to contact...
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Junkyard application granted conditional approval
Grimmel Industries Inc. received conditional approval from Searsport's Planning Board Feb. 9 to stockpile scrap metal on leased Sprague Energy property at Mack Point. The operation falls under the...
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Moose lottery open, drawing in June
The Maine moose permit online application process is now open, as the 2015 Moose Permit Lottery is accepting applications. The online application process is fast and simple and applicants receive...
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RSU 71 board establishes committees, sets budget timeline
The RSU 71 board of directors established nine committees, set a timeline to complete its budget by mid-April, and plans to develop job descriptions for some district-wide positions by next week. At a...
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Online poll: Are you planning a vacation to a warmer climate?
Last week, readers were asked if the public school winter break should be extended to avoid use of snow days, while tacking on additional school days in the summer. Three quarters of readers said no....
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New MEA format aims to provide faster, more accurate feedback to schools
Changes in the format of the Maine Educational Assessment this spring from a paper and pencil test to a computer-based assessment will enable more timely results feedback to school districts, the...
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Waldo County Woodshed seeking delivery drivers
Waldo County Woodshed has received enough financial donations to begin distributing firewood to area families in need but is looking for help with delivery. According to Dawn Caswell, about eight...
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Multiple fire departments battling Brooks blaze
Firefighters from multiple Waldo County departments are battling a fire at a residence in Brooks. The fire was reported shortly before 10 a.m. at a residence located at 630 Veterans Highway. Fire...
View ArticleWeekly heating oil survey
The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday, Feb. 9, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.60 per gallon, up...
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Fire levels Brooks residence
Firefighters from multiple Waldo County departments battled a blaze believed to have started in the kitchen of a Brooks residence. The fire was reported shortly before 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at the residence...
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Customers can't get enough of new Northport restaurant's wood-fired pizzas
A new restaurant which offers wood-fired pizzas for take out or dining in has seen high demand since its opening in mid-January. Owner Bryant Hall, who grew up in Northport, graduated from Belfast...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Feb. 8 Branden H. Ricker, 36, of Jackson, arrested for operating after revocation; violation of...
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