Council approves 2015-16 budget, up 1.5 percent
Nailing down the city budget for 2015-16 took longer than any in recent memory, according to several city officials. The extra work resulted in savings of $223,483 from an earlier draft, but on...
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Free meals to continue for RSU 3 students
Regional School Unit 3 will continue a program this fall that allows the district to offer free breakfast and lunch to students. Allison Daugherty, RSU 3's school nutrition director, said the district...
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New York man drives vehicle into Belfast Harbor
A New York man was taken to the hospital Sunday evening as a precaution after driving in Belfast Harbor. Belfast Police Chief Mike McFadden said William Haley, 74, of New York was driving down Main...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 17 and July 23: Belfast: Roberta D. Gilpin and Scott R. Gilpin to Ruth D. Davis Ruth D. Davis to Roberta D....
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Police seek suspect in alleged vehicle burglary
Police are searching for a man allegedly seen stealing items from a vehicle late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Belfast Police Chief Mike McFadden said his department was contacted by a woman...
View ArticleRSU 20 receives $117,000 additional state subsidy
Regional School Unit 20 is receiving additional state subsidy, but that money won't be applied to the 2015-16 budget. The additional subsidy is a result of the Legislature approving a $6.7 billion...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: July 26 Byrlynne Ellis, 36, of Belfast, violating condition of release; disorderly conduct. Armando...
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Couple injured after crashing motorcycle
A Massachusetts couple were taken to the hospital after crashing their motorcycle the morning of July 28 on Route 1 near the Belfast/Searsport town line. Searsport Police Chief Dick LaHaye said Wayne...
View ArticleWaldo County Criminal Docket
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between July 17 and July 23: Waldo Criminal Docket: Stuart Cole, 31, of China, fishing without valid license, $100 fine. Danielle L....
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600 flowers for right now
Take any back road in western Waldo County this time of year and you're likely to see a half-dozen farms by the time you get back to one of the main arteries. Ellie's Daylilies is right on Route 202...
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Searsport man allegedly chokes woman
A Searsport man convicted on domestic violence assault charges after dousing a woman with gasoline and threatening to set her on fire two years ago was arrested July 22 for allegedly choking the same...
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Online poll: How many alcoholic drinks can you consume and feel confident...
This week, we're wondering how people judge their level of intoxication when it comes to having a drink (or two) and getting behind the wheel. Last week, we asked how readers would react if they came...
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Theft of keepsakes from Searsport home under investigation
Searsport police are investigating a burglary of a downtown residence that was reported July 26. Police Chief Dick LaHaye said the home, which is in the downtown portion of Searsport, had a number of...
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Gess named publisher of Courier Publications
Bryan Gess, a 20-year veteran of the newspaper business, was named publisher of the Courier Publications newspapers and the VillageSoup websites July 27. Gess has served as operations director for the...
View ArticleEducation briefs
Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate Teaneck, N.J. — Anthony Podraza of Winterport, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, has graduated with a Postdoctoral Master of...
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Restorative Justice celebrates 10th anniversary
Undeterred by rain, an estimated 150-200 volunteers, mentors, clients, board members, staff and local supporters crowded inside and outside the new offices of Restorative Justice Project of the...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: July 25 Marc H. Luther, 49, of Searsmont, marijuana cultivation. Sarah B. Rodgers, 29, of...
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RSU 71 budget headed back to referendum, $1M lighter
Voters approved a pared down second draft of the Regional School Unit 71 budget by a margin of roughly two to one at a public meeting July 28. The $25.2 million bottom line goes before voters for...
View ArticlePublic comment on Clean Elections initiative begins
Public comment is now being accepted for the citizen’s initiative that will appear on the ballot this November, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced July 30. The proposed citizen’s initiative...
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Crash sends three to hospital
Three people were hospitalized and Route 220 in Liberty was closed for about two hours the afternoon of July 30 when a vehicle rolled over and struck a utility pole. Liberty Fire Chief Bill Gillespie...
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