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Police investigating theft of firewood from nonprofit group
Police are investigating the theft of more than a cord of firewood that was stored at a lot in Waldo to be distributed to needy families throughout the county. The theft was reported to the Waldo...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Feb. 22 Jordan A. Young, 21, of Belfast, arrested for assault. Jesse L. Rideout, 30, of Belfast,...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following case was closed at Waldo County Superior Court between and Feb. 13 and Feb. 19: Lauri J. Dawson, 57, of Belfast, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, dismissed. Jeffrey Hurd, 48, of...
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Monroe woman sentenced on drug, firearm charges
A Monroe woman accused of helping her husband and two adult sons with a large scale marijuana growing operation has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. Darlene Ford, 59, was sentenced in...
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State will not issue school report cards for 2015
A public school grading system that was begun by Gov. Paul LePage two years ago will not be used this year, according to information posted online Feb. 23 by a Department of Education spokesman. DOE...
View ArticleMaine PUC warns of damage to natural gas, propane tanks
At a time when winter snow is piling up across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission cautions natural gas and propane customers, and contractors working for them, about damage that may be...
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State reminds businesses annual reports due June 1
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is reminding all business and nonprofit entities on file with the Secretary of State's Office that annual reports are due by June 1. Annual reports can be filed using...
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Commission rejects Palermo man's discrimination complaint against state, DHHS
The Maine Human Rights Commission voted to find no reasonable grounds that a Palermo man was discriminated against by the State of Maine and Department of Health and Human Services due to his...
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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 Feb. 16 to Feb. 22. Anyone with information regarding ongoing investigations is...
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Burstein to serve on HIV Advisory Committee
Rep. Christine Burstein, D-Lincolnville, will serve on the statewide committee that advises policymakers on HIV- and AIDS-related issues in Maine. Burstein was appointed by Speaker of the House Mark...
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Antarctic expedition fuels BAHS teacher's passion for ships, history
Belfast Area High School teacher Charles Lagerbom helps an 84-year-old passenger from the cruise ship Seabourn Quest up a snow slope to view a penguin colony on Half Moon Island in the South Shetland...
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Waldo County Technical Center students of the quarter
Students chosen for student of the quarter at Waldo County Technical Center were announced Feb. 23.
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Feb. 21 Christopher C. Day, 34, of Belfast, operating after suspension. Feb. 20 Nicholas D....
View ArticleWeekly heating oil survey
The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday, Feb. 23, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.79 per gallon, up...
View ArticleState: Lobster fishery had record landings for 2014
For the third year in a row and only the third time ever, Maine lobster fishermen landed more than 120 million pounds with a record overall value of $456,935,346, according to preliminary landings...
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City consultant prepares cost estimates for Maskers building
A consulting firm hired by the city of Belfast to assist with redeveloping 45 Front St. has prepared cost estimates related to either demolishing or relocating the former Maskers Theater building. The...
View ArticleWaldo County General Hospital announces plans to construct new office building
Waldo County General Hospital announced its upcoming plans to construct a new office building at 119 Northport Ave. The hospital was represented by Mike Hogan of The Maine Group Architects who said...
View ArticleBoard of Selectmen candidates share goals, visions during forum
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Searsport Board of Selectmen. Joe Perry will be vacating his seat on the board and Aaron Fethke is running for another term. On Feb. 22 at Union Hall,...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26: Belfast: 4450 Investments LLC and Forty-four Fifty Investments LLC to Katelyn R. Ross Bonita...
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Quick thinking and a bag of flour saves home from electrical fire
An electrical fire that could have been disastrous at a home on Buck Road was put out with flour before firefighters arrived. Searsmont Fire Department and a Searsmont Ambulance responded to the call...
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