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Company: 'We want to be a good neighbor'
The owners of a property near Mack Point where salt is being stored say they've made every possible effort to be good neighbors and haven't violated any permits issued by the town or state. Steve...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: Aug. 23 Melinda Way, 37, of Northport, arrested for violation of condition of release; unlawful...
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New tech center director brings passion for lifelong learning
Waldo County Technical Center's new director has a plan to “put the school on the map” by offering rigorous, but fun, programs and building community partnerships to provide more opportunities for...
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Two-vehicle crash totals truck, sends one to hospital
A two-vehicle crash on East Main Street Aug. 27 sent a Searsport man to the hospital. The crash occurred near the intersection of East Main Street and Goodell Street when 62-year-old Gary Cox of...
View ArticleWaldo County schools reopen
Waldo County schools are back in session early next week for the start of the 2015-16 year. Readers are encouraged to submit first day of school photos to ~ Bus routes can be found in this week's...
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Unattended vehicle rolls across High Street
At about 6:35 p.m. Thursday, August 27, an unattended green Volkswagen Beetle rolled backwards out of a parking space next to Alexia's Pizza, crossed High Street, and hit a Toyota 4Runner parked in...
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Liberty Graphics exemplifies small business success
“I've been surprised at every growth step we've had,” Liberty Graphics owner Tom Opper told state legislators during a tour of his factory Aug. 20. The trio of state officials — House Speaker Mark...
View ArticleGrandson uses garden hose to contain attic fire
A fire at a Searsport residence was contained to the attic thanks to the efforts of the homeowners' grandson. At 2:49 p.m. Aug. 27 firefighters from Searsport responded to a reported structure fire at...
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Students sprout love of outdoors through summer program
About a dozen children ages 3 and 4 spent their summer outside, establishing a garden, playing music, jumping, tracking wildlife, playing with water — and learning. The children were part of a new...
View ArticleRSU 71 heads back to school sans nuevos maestros
As the first day of school approaches, Regional School Unit 71 officials are on the hunt to fill three teaching positions at the crux of recent budget debates. School board Chairman David Crabiel said...
View ArticleUnity College news
Biologist bolsters animal care staffing Paula Noonan, a biologist with extensive animal care experience in field and captive settings, has been appointed lead Animal Room caretaker for Unity College’s...
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Feds, state rarely enforce law that protects homeowners from lead poisoning
Thousands of Maine children and hundreds of thousands across the country are being exposed to poisonous lead paint because a federal law designed to protect them is barely being enforced. The 2010...
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The right way to handle lead paint ‘on the job’
It looked like any other house in need of work, but it wasn’t for Randy Trefethen and his team from Renovate Right Construction. Danger lurked on the job. The house was packed with lead paint, a...
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Man flown to Portland with burns from camper fire
A man was seriously burned when a refrigerator he was working on exploded, according to Lincolnville Fire Chief Ben Hazen. Kergan Thomann was taken by LifeFlight helicopter to Portland for treatment,...
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Palermo man arrested on assault, drug charges
A 30-year-old Palermo man was released on bail after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Aug. 27. At 9 p.m. police were notified of a domestic disturbance on Nelson Lane in Palermo...
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Police: Burnham man punches, threatens girlfriend
Police arrested a Burnham man for allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face multiple times. A female victim called police at about 12:47 a.m. Aug. 29 reporting she was assaulted by her boyfriend...
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Thorndike mother allegedly chokes daughter after argument
An argument at a Thorndike residence landed a woman in jail after she allegedly choked her daughter. Deputy Dan Thompson of Waldo County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Brooks Road in...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27: Belfast: Walker Revocable Joint Trust to Linwood K. Walker Estate Linwood K. Walker Estate to...
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UPDATE: Lincolnville burn victim in satisfactory condition
A 29-year-old Lincolnville man, who was seriously burned Aug. 30 when a camper refrigerator exploded, was listed in satisfactory condition Sept. 1 at Maine Medical Center. Kergan Thomann, 29, was...
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City to reschedule downtown traffic light test
Last Friday the traffic light at Main and High streets was supposed to switch from an alternating pattern to flashing reds in all four directions. The one-hour test, which was meant to test whether...
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