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Family-operated restaurant offers 'wholesome' home-cooked food
Searsport Blacksmith Restaurant owner Lawrence Dillard wasted no time opening the doors to his new business the morning after receiving Planning Board approval. Dillard told members of the Planning...
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Train strikes vehicle in Winterport
A Winterport woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after her vehicle was struck by a train. At about 2:35 p.m. Sept. 15, 36-year-old Danielle Godley was driving on Meadow Road in...
View ArticleOnline poll: did you watch the debate, who won?
Last week, we asked readers the main reason behind a move to another location. The majority cited high property taxes. See the graphic below for full results. This week, we are once again talking...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: Sept. 11 Christian E. Watkins, 22, of Belfast, alleged speed 55 mph in a 40 mph zone. Sept. 9...
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Fire department assists people stuck on post office roof, lobby closed
Belfast Fire Department responded to the post office the afternoon of Sept. 16 to help three individuals get off the building's roof. Chief Jim Richards said the three people were unable to access a...
View ArticleChemicals discovered in foreclosed Winterport house remain unidentified
An investigation into chemicals found at a foreclosed house in Winterport in July is still ongoing. On July 21, deputies from Waldo County Sheriff's Office went to the house on Meadow Road after...
View ArticleTrafton completes national training program for sheriffs
Waldo County Sheriff Jeff Trafton recently traveled to Colorado to participate in the 108th National Sheriff's Institute, a national development program for sheriffs. At the program, held Aug....
View ArticleWard 3 city council seat to be contested in November
With nominations for mayor and two city council seats closed, look for a two-way race in city council Ward 3 and familiar faces everywhere else. Ward 3 Councilor Eric Sanders will face challenger Ryan...
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Motorcyclist escapes serious injury in Belmont crash
A motorcyclist avoided serious injury after he reportedly flipped on Lincolnville Road the afternoon of Sept. 18. Emergency personnel responded to the crash, which was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on...
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Crowd turns out for critically ill 9-year-old author's book signing
Brianna Spaulding, pen name Brianna Grindle, is a happy, creative girl who is always hungry. She recently published a book and about 40 people celebrated with her at Waldo County YMCA Thursday...
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Freedom revisits rules for wind energy development
Disputes and horror stories around the construction of three wind turbines in 2008 inspired many towns to pass ordinances that all but banned similar developments. Freedom wasn't one of them — voters...
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Passy Rail Trail moves forward as fundraising efforts continue
A fundraising campaign has secured about $300,000 to covert 2.3 miles of the city-owned rail corridor to a recreational trail. Initial estimates for construction of the Passy Rail Trail pegged the...
View ArticleRSU 71 superintendent: state assessment results 'not very helpful'
Maine Department of Education released results of last year's statewide assessments. The tests, developed by Smarter Balanced Consortium, were the first to be tuned to proficiency-based learning and...
View ArticleRSU 20 approves appointments, print services contract
Regional School Unit 20 directors approved a number of appointments and signed off on a contract for managed print services. Directors approved the nomination of Monica Furrow as school nurse on a...
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Fire department gives a lift to people marooned on post office roof
A safe removal operation gone awry forced three people onto the roof of Belfast Post Office where they were plucked from their perch with help from local firefighters. Chief Jim Richards said the...
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Council sets property tax rate, OKs public works contract
The city council on Sept. 15 set the mil rate for the current year at 22.4. That's $22.40 per $1,000 of property value, up $0.75 from last year. The final amount accounts for city, county and school...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Sept. 11 and Sept. 17: Belfast: Patrica M. Watt to Joan S. Zaro Revocable Trust Erin Wofford and Wesley A. Wofford...
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120+ events statewide to celebrate 8th Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
Thousands of Mainers are expected to join in the eighth Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Sept. 25-27 and celebrate fall weather and activities in the state. The event includes over 120 different outdoor...
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Woods fire scorches Swanville land
A small fire charred a wooded area along Swan Lake Avenue the afternoon of Sept. 21. At about 1:30 p.m., Belfast firefighters responded to a fire reported in woods near the Swanville transfer station....
View ArticleYork man jailed on assault, threatening charges
Police arrested a York man a day after he allegedly choked and threatened his girlfriend while staying at a Belfast hotel. On Sept. 13, 22-year-old Sean P. Graham and his girlfriend were in town for...
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