State approves solar energy pilot program in Monroe
Pending local approval, a 9.9-megawatt solar farm in Monroe could come online as early as this fall. The proposed solar farm would be owned by Cianbro Development Corp. and Clean Energy LLC. Cianbro...
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Traffic stop nets mushrooms, marijuana in vehicle search
Police arrested a Searsmont man for multiple drug-related violations the evening of Feb. 10. Sgt. Matt Cook of Belfast Police Department was driving on Main Street when he had to slam on his brakes...
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Snow, dangerous wind chill in sight
As of 3:45 p.m. Feb. 12, the Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for Hancock County and southern Penobscot County while a Winter Storm Watch remains for Knox and Waldo...
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Questions multiply after High Street Group Home closure comes to light
Circumstances continue to be cloudy around the closure last week of a residential facility run by Group Home Foundation. In the week since the situation came to light, the nonprofit has been...
View ArticleRural Rehabilitation Scholarship grants available for agriculture students
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is reminding students pursuing secondary education in agriculture or a natural resource-related field that scholarship grants are...
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Snow, dangerous wind chill on Midcoast
Saturday night update: The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect on the Midcoast; and the Wind Chill Advisory has been upgraded to a Wind Chill Warning, in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14....
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The new and old of Maine's caucus: an early primer
Maine's caucuses are almost a month away, but with neither political party fielding a runaway candidate, and some changes to the process since four years ago, it's probably not too early to take a...
View ArticleQuestions mount as RSU 20 considers closing Stockton Springs Elementary
Regional School Unit 20 officials continue to seek answers to numerous questions as the district's Board of Directors mulls closing Stockton Springs Elementary School. Directors began discussing...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Feb. 5 and Feb. 11: Belfast: C.R. Properties 2015 LLC to Dale Purcell Christopher M. Devlin, Marjorie L. Devlin,...
View ArticleMonroe selectman hopeful solar farm project moves forward
At least one Monroe town official is looking forward to a proposed 9.9-megawatt solar farm coming online, but she cautioned the project is “not a done deal.” The proposed solar farm would be owned by...
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High winds a concern Tuesday night
A Storm Warning is in effect for the coastal waters; and there are High Wind Warnings and Advisories for the coastal plains of Maine from 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17,...
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Judge accepts plea deal for woman who unlawfully took kids out of state
A judge imposed a nine-month jail sentence on a mother of four who admitted to taking her children, all under age 14, to Louisiana against a custody agreement and without the father's knowledge....
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: Feb. 13 Victor Amaro, 34, of Belfast, arrested for violating conditions of release. Robert K. Carey,...
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Waldo County Best of the Best to celebrate 10 years
Marking its 10th year, Waldo County Best of the Best business showcase and scholarship fundraiser gala will return to its original date in May after taking place in August for several years. The...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: Feb. 15 Serena L. Brown, 32, of Belfast, inspection sticker violation. Feb. 14 Justin L. Foster,...
View ArticleState aid projections include big cuts, gains for school districts
Regional School Unit 20 is facing a substantial decrease in state funding for education based on preliminary figures released by the state earlier this month, while neighboring RSU 71 could get a...
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Online poll: Winter break
This week, we're wondering if schools should do away with the week off from school in February known as winter break. We weren't able to find much information about what led to this break being built...
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Dispute between neighbors ends in Knox man's arrest
A protracted dispute boiled over the evening of Feb. 1 when a Knox man allegedly drove his vehicle at a high rate of speed toward his neighbor's house. Deputy Wiley McVety and several additional Waldo...
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Waldo County forum tackles heroin, opioid addiction
Cynthia Hargraves-Tobin's adult son makes a daily walk to a clinic in Portland to get his dose of methadone. Addiction is a disease her son has struggled with most of his life and although the exact...
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School districts reach compromise on $3M retirement windfall
Split the difference. That's the resolution four parties have reached in a dispute over a $3 million school retirement refund, according to attorneys for two of the larger players. Belfast-based...
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