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RSU 71 board shaves $500,000 from budget, saves art, language, music positions
The Regional School Unit 71 board of directors accepted a half-million dollars in cuts brought forward by Superintendent Paul Knowles July 13, but stopped short of dropping three teaching positions...
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City begins overhaul of Cross Street area
Work is under way on the city's Downtown Revitalization project to enhance Cross, Miller and Spring streets, as well as the entrance to Belfast Common. City Planner Wayne Marshall said work on the...
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Vandals spray paint buses, cemetery cannon
Police are investigating the vandalism of three buses, a cannon and cannon balls in Grove Cemetery after they were spray painted late Monday night. Belfast Police Officer Rick Smith said police were...
View ArticleBond for affordable senior housing heads to voters
Maine voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on a $15 million housing bond to build affordable senior housing across the state. The bond heads to the ballot this November after Gov. Paul LePage...
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Online poll: What would you chase competitively down a hill?
This week, we have Celtic Festival on the brain and are wondering what other item(s) you'd be willing to chase down a hill to win. This poll is not multiple choice, though, so fill in your own answer....
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Report: Employees take ownership of GAC Chemical Corp.
Searsport-based GAC Chemical Corp. has a new owner -- its employees. MaineBiz, a business publication, reported July 15 that founder and owner James A. Poure is selling his ownership in the business...
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Unlucky squirrel causes power outage in downtown Belfast
A half-hour blackout in downtown Belfast Wednesday that affected businesses and darkened two of the city's four traffic lights was caused by a squirrel. The power outage lasted from 12:22 p.m. to...
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Commission dismisses complaint against Unity College
A complaint lodged against Unity College by a former employee alleging discrimination was dismissed July 13. In the complaint, Salvatore DeMeo claimed Unity College discriminated against him by...
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Police chief quells rumors of overarmed response, talks guns in general
Belfast police officers brought bigger guns than usual to an emergency call last month, but they didn't bring military weapons, extra testosterone, Ferguson, Mo., or any of the other bad mutations of...
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Increased use spurs search for new soup kitchen site
After 13 years in its current location, the Belfast Soup Kitchen is looking for a new, bigger home, and in short order. The charity is in the process of negotiating an early end to its long-term...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: July 10 Alyssa R. Brann, 20, of Clinton, operating without a license. Stephen A. Smith, 27, of...
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Drunken driving crash lands Winterport man in jail
A Winterport man is facing a drunken driving charge after crashing his pickup truck in Morrill July 16. Deputies Merl Reed and Darian Nadeau of Waldo County Sheriff’s Office responded to Main Street...
View ArticleEducation brief
Ithaca College Dean's List Ithaca, N.Y. — Ithaca College named two Waldo County students to its Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester: Holly Perkins of Lincolnville and Jesse Tutor of Islesboro....
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Professional gardener shows her own in fourth garden on Belfast Garden Club tour
Kate McLeod and her full crew tend 27 gardens, so what does she like to do in her free time? Work in her own gardens, “obsessively,” said McLeod, whose property is fourth on Belfast Garden Club’s 2015...
View ArticleWaldo County Criminal Docket
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between July 10 and July 16: Fifth District Court: Matthew David Bolduc, 30, of Stockton Springs, violating protective order, four...
View ArticleMultiple charges for Swanville man who crashed into tree
Police charged the Swanville man who was ejected from his vehicle after striking a tree in May. Stephen P. McFadden, 45, was charged with operating under the influence; operating after suspension;...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 10 and July 16: Belfast: Martha Hills Ames and Martha Hills to Laura L. Purdom and Andrew Schindel Barbara C....
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Free farmer veteran workshop Thursday: managing risk in your farm business
Ireland Hill Farms will host an open farm day Thursday, July 23, for farmer veterans. Sponsored by the Farmer Veteran Coalition and the USDA's Risk Management Agency, the day-long workshop includes a...
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One dead, three injured in Troy crash
A Freedom man died in a crash that seriously injured three other other young people the evening of July 20. Deputy Daniel Thompson and Sgt. James Greeley of Waldo County Sheriff's Office responded to...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: July 19 Devin J. O'Brien, 19, of Stockton Springs, arrested for refusing to submit to arrest or...
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