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Lincolnville man accused of punching victim
A 35-year-old man was arrested after a female victim accused him of punching her in the face during an argument. Wesley M. Herrick, of Lincolnville, is charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic...
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Man arrested for punching woman admits to abuse
A 35-year-old Lincolnville man admitted to a charge of domestic violence assault Jan. 20 at his initial appearance hearing in court. Wesley M. Herrick was arrested after a female victim reported to...
View ArticleWaldo County divorces
The following divorces were recorded at Fifth District Court between the dates of Dec. 7 and Jan. 7 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences: Rachel A. Curtis Doliber and Willard V. Doliber,...
View ArticleTransportation projects for Midcoast announced
The office Sen. Dave Miramant (D-Camden) has announced the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for the region. The plan is released annually with...
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Sister triple threat
Lisa Johnson recalled this about being pregnant: "No infertility or anything. They said three. I said, 'That was probably the new person.'” Three heads are visible on an ultrasound image from the...
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Sun-blinded driver strikes traffic light pole
A Massachusetts man escaped injury after his vehicle struck a pole on Route 1 the morning of Jan. 21. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham of Belfast Police Department said 51-year-old Vincent Scipione was...
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Drug charge filed in Northport meth lab case
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency filed a drug charge against a woman who was arrested after police discovered a methamphetamine lab in her home. State police discovered a meth lab inside a home at 97...
View ArticleSearsport magnet school effort chugs ahead
Progress on establishing a magnet school in Searsport continues to move forward as applications are gathered for prospective board of trustees responsible for creating a curriculum for the new school....
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Belfast woman scammed out of $25,000
Belfast police are investigating an apparent "catfishing" scam after a local woman was bilked out of $25,000. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said police were notified that an elderly woman in Belfast...
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RSU 20 to discuss closing Stockton Springs school
Regional School Unit 20 directors will begin preliminary discussion Jan. 26 about closing Stockton Springs Elementary School. Tony Bagley, RSU 20 chairman, said directors will not take any action...
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Liberty resident, poet laureate alleges racial profiling by state police
Toussaint St. Negritude was walking along Main Street the evening of Jan. 7, returning to his home from Liberty Library, a trip he has made numerous times. But this night, the walk was different. This...
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Transition time for Camden senior home
Walking through the front doors at 63 Washington St. feels like home. "This place is unique — it's small and you have the kind of flexibility that you don't have at other, larger facilities," said...
View ArticleRSU 20 extends superintendent's contract
Regional School Unit 20 directors recently approved a contract extension for Superintendent Chris Downing and a 3-year lease for new laptop computers. Downing’s contract was extended through 2016-2017...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21: Belfast: Ruth V. Waight to Norman E. Waight Michael L. Weaver to David Flood Jr. Beverly J....
View ArticlePolice arrest five in Burnham business burglary
Police have arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in a burglary at a store in Burnham. The burglary was reported early in the morning of Jan. 8 at Patterson's General Store....
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Belmont man allegedly beats victim with flashlight
A Belmont man is being held without bail after allegedly using a flashlight to knock another man unconscious. At about 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy Wiley McVety and Sgt. Nicholas...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: Jan. 25 Levi M. Carroll, 33, of Swanville, arrested on warrants for unpaid fine; failure to appear....
View ArticleMRC releases contracts for new recycling, processing plant
After more than eight years, the Municipal Review Committee has finalized and distributed contracts for its solid waste disposal plan to the 187 member communities it has served for more than 25...
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Sheriff's office hires new deputy
Waldo County Sheriff's Office welcomed its newest deputy who joined the department last week. Deputy Greg Jones assumed his official duties as a full-time sheriff's deputy Jan. 14, Sheriff Jeff...
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New tactical team patrolling prison raises concerns
While Maine State Prison officials see only benefits to SWAT-style armed officers guarding prisoners in the general population, prisoners and prisoner rights advocates are concerned a "military...
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