Collins, King debate human trafficking legislation; introduce bills on sales...
The following is a summary of Sens. Angus King's (I-Maine) and Susan Collins' (R- Maine) legislative activities from the period of Feb. 11 to March 13. Votes, veto override On Feb. 11, King and...
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WCTC students excel during statewide skills competition
Eight students representing Waldo County Technical Center at a statewide skills competition brought home medals in their respective programs. The 2015 SkillsUSA state conference is two-day event that...
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Maine Maple Sunday: family fun despite meager sap supply
Icy temperatures — made even more frigid by brutal winds — might have thwarted syrup production, but they didn't discourage people from visiting sugarhouses on Maine Maple Sunday March 22. And a few...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following case was closed at Waldo County Superior Court between and March 11 and March 19: Dustin Chase, 30, of Swanville, theft by receiving stolen property, dismissed.
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Slippery roads cited in separate Brooks crashes
Poor road conditions contributed to two single-vehicle accidents that occurred March 21 in the town of Brooks, sending one woman to the hospital. The first accident was reported at 9:38 p.m. after a...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between March 13 and March 19: Belfast: Dayne A. Beckett and Dayne B. Hills to Dayne B. Hills, Dayne A. Beckett, and Robert...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between March 11 and March 19: Tharon K. Blaisdell, 20, of Pittsfield, attaching false plates, $150 fine. Deborah Bowden, 51, of...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. March 21 Jesse L. Rideout, 31, of Belfast, arrested for operating under the influence; operating...
View ArticleBelmont warrant approved as presented
Residents in Belmont approved a 20-article warrant without any changes during their annual town meeting March 16. Article 2 Voters elected Barbara Bubar as first selectman, Sharon Reed Hall as second...
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Thorndike deals with cash-flow problem at contentious town meeting
There was higher-than-average turnout for Thorndike's annual town meeting March 21 with about 101 residents present for at least the election of town officers. The numbers declined throughout the...
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RSU 71 puts brakes on Swanville, East Belfast merger concept
Talk of reorganizing elementary schools in Swanville and East Belfast brought a crowd before the Regional School Unit 71 board of directors Monday, but the issue was ultimately tabled in favor of...
View ArticleOnline poll: Should students opt out of MEA testing?
Last week, readers were asked how their mailbox fared this winter. Nearly half responded they have not had any problems with damage; about 15 percent have hidden their mailboxes away until the last...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. March 22 Richard A. McLaughlin, 40, of Stockton Springs, attaching false plates. Mazey L. McKeen, 19,...
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Belfast to consider municipally owned broadband
At 17.78 megabytes per second, Maine ranks dead last in average download speeds — 51st in the nation when you include Washington, D.C. — according to the leading broadband testing and web-based...
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Council looks to spring with plans for beautification projects, celebrations
On the icy evening of St. Patrick's Day, city councilors were thinking of spring at their meeting as many agenda items dealt with warm weather projects and celebrations. Park entrance Parks and...
View ArticleJackson residents re-elect selectman, fire chief; tackle 39 warrant articles...
The morning of March 21 started with a nice breakfast get-together for town folks who brought their favorite recipes to share over coffee with friends and neighbors. It was nice to talk with people...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. March 19 Jay C. Ditullio, 21, of Stockton Springs, operating after suspension. Ethan M. Harding,...
View ArticleFront Street Shipyard looks to build 100-foot yachts in Belfast
Front Street Shipyard announced this week a collaboration with Tripp Design Naval Architecture of Connecticut and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on a series of sloop-rigged yachts ranging in length from...
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State settles case against plumbing contractor
The Maine Office of the Attorney General said March 26 that it has settled a case against National Bath Systems, LLC, d/b/a Bath Fitter (“Bath Fitter”), of Portland. The complaint alleged violations...
View ArticleIberdrola's delay gums up the works for coal-tar residue cleanup project
Plans to clean up a contaminated property on Washington Street are delayed indefinitely as Central Maine Power waits for approval from its parent company, New-York based Iberdrola USA. The property at...
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