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Three C's of real estate
In an economy where companies often go for low overhead and the smallest workforce possible, Esther Darres recently moved her business, Maine Country & Coast Real Estate, out of her home into a...
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House votes against pursuing impeachment
The House of Representatives voted 96 to 52 to defeat an order to establish an investigative committee to review eight misconduct allegations against Gov. Paul LePage, who, after the vote, criticized...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. Jan. 5 Kyle B. Young, 30, of Lincolnville, violating conditions of release. Jan. 3 Wayne B. Cousins,...
View ArticlePolice seek suspected Burnham business burglar
Police are looking for a man believed to be involved in a burglary at a store in Burnham. Waldo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding David W. Pedone, who allegedly...
View ArticlePolice arrest suspected Burnham business burglar
Police have arrested a man believed to be involved in a burglary at a store in Burnham. Waldo County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help finding David W. Pedone, who allegedly burglarized...
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Police investigate meth lab in Northport
State Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency continue to investigate the discovery of a methamphetamine lab inside a Northport home on Friday, Jan. 15. It is the state's second meth lab this...
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Country Blessings for the small city
"I have a little bit of everything," said Elaine King. She had just finished giving a quick tour of her store, Country Blessings, a crafts and antiques consignment shop she opened on Lower Main Street...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Jan. 8 and Jan. 14: Belfast: Joline J. Blais and Jon C. Ippolito to Alison G. Picton Richard Carol Banks Sr. Estate...
View ArticleLegislation aims to streamline schools' use of additional state subsidy
Attempting to craft a school budget based on projected state subsidy amounts is at best a guessing game, but a new bill aims to ease the process. It would give officials the option to include article...
View ArticleHouse votes against pursuing impeachment
The Maine House of Representatives voted 96 to 52 to defeat a move to investigate eight misconduct allegations against Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who, after the vote, criticized the action as a...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: Jan. 17 Patricia A. Ryder, 34, of Searsport, operating after suspension; operating unregistered motor...
View ArticleUnity voters expand TIF district, back economic development committee
Residents addressed a changing business scene in Unity, approving new boundaries for the town's 20-year-old tax increment financing district and giving a green light to a new town economic development...
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Local residents honor Martin Luther King Jr. with music, readings
A crowd braved the cold and converged on downtown Belfast Jan. 18 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Participants gathered in Post Office Square for a candlelight walk to First Church Parish House....
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Habitat for Humanity plans build in Monroe
Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County is seeking a family for its fourth build, this time in the town of Monroe. The organization recently wrapped up construction on a home in Searsmont for a family of...
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Online poll: Which performance(s) do you feel should have been nominated for...
Participation in On The Line polls is free and anonymous. You must visit waldo.villagesoup.com to take our latest On The Line poll. Results appear in The Republican Journal and are published online...
View ArticleWaldo County Criminal Docket
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between Jan. 8 and Jan. 14: Fifth District Court: James Champagne, 70, of Lincolnville, attaching false plates, $150 fine. Jordan Emery,...
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DA to drop charges against Troy man charged in Waterville standoff
The man who drew dozens of law enforcement officers to the Waterville police station Dec. 7 when he threatened to commit suicide will not be charged if he provides proof by the end of the week to...
View ArticleRSU 71 board eyes old high school pool, shrinking middle school classes
A year ago, the newly minted Regional School Unit 71 Board of Directors set aside long-range plans and complex inquires to piece together a working school district after a coordinated five-town...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: Jan. 18 Joshua Goslee, 30, of Knox, operating unregistered motor vehicle greater than 150 days;...
View ArticleRSU 20 extends dual superintendent, high school principal's contract
Regional School Unit 20 directors recently approved a contract extension for Superintendent/Principal Chris Downing and a 3-year lease for new laptop computers. Downing’s contract was extended through...
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