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Online poll: When is it appropriate to recall elected officials?
Last week's poll asking about post-graduation plans drew little response and the results will not be published. Participation in On The Line polls is free and anonymous. You must visit...
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Council unsure as lighthouse museum faces massive debt
City Council saw plenty of risks, but no solutions in its June 1 meeting concerning the Maine Lighthouse Museum, which is hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and faces the loss of its collection...
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Clergy gain insight into domestic violence at conference
In a day that blended short talks with roundtable discussions and statistics with stories, New Hope for Women welcomed a group of Midcoast clergy to its Interfaith Conference on Domestic Violence...
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Police: woman used vehicle, machete to destroy family property
A 38-year-old Monroe woman is facing weapons and criminal mischief charges after a May 18 incident in Monroe during which she allegedly destroyed property and threatened a family member. Deputies from...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: May 30 Dale R. Rowe, 31, of Troy, operating out of season with studded tires. May 28 Joel E....
View ArticleSummary of state legislative votes from March 23 to May 8
The following spreadsheet summarizes legislative votes between March 23 and May 8, 2015. For more information and a summary of each bill, click the LD number. Votes of local representatives Christine...
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Morrill man jailed after allegedly threatening youth with knife
A Morrill man is being held on bail after allegedly threatening a 17-year-old with a knife and demanding a small sum of money. The 17-year-old victim called police at 8:10 p.m. June 4, after Benjamin...
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Police seek suspect in general store theft
The Waldo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a man who allegedly stole money from a customer at Troy General Store. On Wednesday, June 3, a customer at Troy General...
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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 May 29. Anyone with information regarding ongoing investigations is asked to call...
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Additional state funding could decrease RSU 3 assessments
With a referendum vote to approve a $19.9 million budget for Regional School Unit 3 just days away, the legislature could add more money for public education that would reduce local assessments to...
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Police summon man for general store theft
Police summoned a Clinton man for theft for allegedly stealing money from a customer at Troy General Store. On June 3, police received a complaint that a customer at Troy General Store had placed...
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Local law enforcement participate in Special Olympics events
Members of local law enforcement agencies in Waldo County joined together June 5 to participate in the Special Olympics torch run. Participating agencies included Belfast Police Department, Maine...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between May 9 and June 4: Belfast: Robert E. Whidden Estate to Robert Keith Wry and Nancy Falvey Schweikhart Family...
View ArticleBelfast airport awarded federal grant
Belfast is one of seven airports in the state selected to receive Federal Aviation Administration grants that total more than $2 million. The local grant will be used for general improvements and...
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Woman hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on Route 1
A Brooks woman was taken to the hospital after her sport utility vehicle struck an oncoming truck on Route 1 late in the morning of June 8. Belfast Police Officer Mike Rolerson said Dorothy Magoon was...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: June 6 Raymond R. Conway Sr., 66, of Bucksport, arrested for operating under the influence. Robert A....
View ArticleWaldo County divorces
The following divorces were recorded at Fifth District Court between the dates of March 13 and May 20 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences: Heather Hanscom and Timothy Hanscom, married June...
View ArticleWaldo County Criminal Docket
Editor's note: The court system is changing over its computer system to combine the records of District and Superior court cases into a central location. The following cases were closed in Waldo...
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Vote notice error delays possible recall of Liberty selectman
Residents of Liberty were notified on the town website the anticipated recall vote of Third Selectman Pamela Chase would not take place June 9 because of a technical issue. Town Clerk Gail Philippi,...
View ArticleNorthport approves school budget
Residents in Northport voted overwhelmingly in favor of the school budget during a June 9 referendum. The $2,936,190 budget was approved by a vote of 93 in favor to 5 opposed. The budget for the...
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