Clik here to view.
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: April 5 Michael S. Lewis, 27, of Belmont, arrested for aggravated assault; domestic violence...
View ArticleState seeks nominees for environmental awards
The Department of Environmental Protection and Gov. Paul R. LePage encourage entities that have created meaningful environmental and economic benefits through innovative practices to apply for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Neighbor's call helps minimize damage to Searsport garage
A garage in Searsport sustained minimal damage after an electrical issue started a fire in the building late in the morning of April 10. Truman Kimery, a neighbor, said he was driving home from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Money for magnet school consultant approved
Selectmen authorized spending up to $5,000 to hire a consultant to research options regarding a marine- and technology-oriented magnet school April 7. Town Manager James Gillway, who also is an area...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 3 and April 9: Belfast: Coleen O'Connell to Deborah K. Hensley and Jonathan D. Plengey Jon Paul Rocheleau to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bill would add scrutiny on reproductive health goals
A measure sponsored by Rep. Christine Burstein, D-Lincolnville, would require the Maine Center for Disease Control to report to the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on state-led...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: April 12 Ira H. Bailey, 32, of Northport, arrested for assault, criminal threatening. April 10...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between April 3 and April 9: Franklin Barrick, 44, of St. Thomas, Pa., fugitive from justice, dismissed. David Barton, 54, of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prospect voters OK commercial development ordinance
Town meetings in past years have typically drawn around 30 people, but more than double that number turned out April 11. The reason might have been a vote on a new and sweeping set of rules for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bill to require GMO labeling to get hearing April 30
The Legislature referenced LD 991: An Act To Amend Maine's Genetically Modified Food Products Labeling Law to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry April 14,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Online poll: Where would you designate your money go upon your death?
Last week, readers were asked how they avoid potholes and frost heaves; the two most popular methods were swerving around the obstacle and slowing to a near stop. This week, we are asking where you...
View ArticleDeadline April 29 to register children for kindergarten in RSU 71
RSU 71 elementary schools are preparing for kindergarten screening in May for the 2015-2016 school year. Residents who have a child who will be 5 years old on or before October 15, 2015, are asked to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brace agrees to pay $4.6 million civil settlement to UMCC
United Mid-Coast Charities announced a settlement April 15 with former charity President Russell "Rusty" Brace in a civil suit between the organization and Brace. Under the terms of the agreement,...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between April 3 and April 9: David Barton, 54, of Liberty, operating while license suspended or revoked – operating under the influence,...
View ArticleBelfast considers mooring overhaul in wake of new federal rules
A recent change in federal law that bans commercial moorings in a portion of Belfast Harbor has left two marine businesses with tie-ups they can no longer use. On April 7, the City Council agreed to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tall Pines resident to be honored at Remember ME ceremony
After a series of strokes left her right side completely paralyzed, Tall Pines resident Penny Robbins used the life-altering event to develop her artistic talent. Robbins, who grew up on a Searsport...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Safe-house providers offer respite to abuse survivors
When they moved into a new house that had a spare bedroom, Samantha Smith and her husband, Bob, “felt like we wanted to somehow give back” for the times when people had helped them, so they started...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: April 12 Archie R. Engstrom, 42, of Saint Albans, open container. Trevor A. Kitchin, 19, of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hannaford recalls pine nuts due to salmonella concerns
Hannaford Supermarkets and Superior Nut and Candy issued a recall of packages of pine nuts because of potential salmonella contamination. The companies said the potentially contaminated pine nuts were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Belfast woman leaves $2 million to benefit local organizations
Four organizations received a total of $2 million April 15 thanks to the generosity of a local philanthropist. Checks of $500,000 each were presented to Belfast Area Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of...
View Article