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The Aquarian opens doors
When customers walk out of The Aquarian, owner Jen Wenz wants to see a smile on their faces. "Hopefully, [the shop has] the coolest things you've put your eyes on," she said. The name of the shop was...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 8 and April 14: Belfast: Gail E. Savitz to Michael I. Lewis Emogene Finn to Amy J. Higgins and Matthew J....
View ArticleSpecial education, salaries drive increase in proposed RSU 22 budget
Regional School Unit 22's proposed 2016-17 budget is up nearly 2 percent with much of the increase related to staff salaries and benefits, higher insurance premiums and the need for more special...
View ArticleProposed RSU 20 budget shows slight increase
A proposed 2016-17 budget for Regional School Unit 20 increased less than half a percent, which includes funding for a new high school and middle school principal position but leaves some other...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity: April 16 April L. McFarland, 57, of Waldo, inspection sticker violation; no proof of insurance. Philip...
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Watch out, Smokey: dry weather brings rash of wildfires
It rained April 19, which meant a break from the wildfires that have plagued Maine during a recent dry spell. Since Jan. 1, Maine Forest Service documented 147 wildfires around the state that burned...
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Massachusetts man who slammed into The Gothic died from blunt force trauma
The state medical examiner determined a Massachusetts man who crashed into The Gothic building the afternoon of March 26 died from injuries he suffered in the crash. Office of Chief Medical Examiner...
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Thunder-hail storm hits Belfast
Clouds approach Belfast harbor Tuesday afternoon at around 4 p.m. in winter's latest attempt to assert that it really did happen this year. The brief but ferocious storm brought hail, rain, thunder,...
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Searsmont to elect selectman, again, at special town meeting
After a sitting selectman effectively vacated the final year of his term, mistakenly believing it expired this year, and was elected to a new three-year seat, Searsmont is holding a special town...
View ArticleWaldo County Unified Court closed cases
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Courts between April 8 and April 14: Fifth District Court: Steven C. Bradley, 48, of Augusta, domestic violence assault, dismissed. Andrew...
View ArticleThree home health agencies to combine May 1
Three home health and hospice agencies serving the needs of Maine residents will come together May 1 to form a unified organization with a new name, according to a press release from MaineHealth....
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Barrows seeks seat on Board of Selectmen
David Barrows is seeking the open seat for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. The seat is currently held by Rosie Gerry, who has served as a selectman off and on for many years. Barrows...
View ArticleMotorcycle license now requires hands-on rider course
Mainers who are seeking to earn a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license will now be required to complete a hands-on rider education course, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced April...
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City seeks easement over McCrum property for recreational path
City officials are hoping to drive the golden spike into a major system of waterfront recreation trails years in the making. Belfast Harbor Walk recently gave walkers and bikers an uninterrupted route...
View ArticleRapid Renewal now available in Northport
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced April 15 that the town of Northport has launched Rapid Renewal, his department's online service for renewing motor vehicle registrations. Rapid Renewal is...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: April 17 Seth C. Knight, 27, of Frankfort, violation of a protection order. April 13 Deputy Darrin...
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City, neighbors strike accord on proposed airport tree-cutting project
Confusion among city staff, councilors and neighbors about a tree-cutting project near Belfast Municipal Airport prompted questions and spirited debate about keeping the airspace free of obstructions,...
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Hyland voted class president at Colby-Sawyer
Colby-Sawyer student William Hyland of Searsmont has been elected president of the Class of 2019. Hyland is a freshman majoring in Sport Management. During the Searsmont town meeting April 2, Hyland's...
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Prospect Community Center gets new roof, loses convenience store
The Community Center has seen better times, and it may again. For now, the 108-year-old building is getting a new roof. On April 8 workers in safety harnesses peeled back asphalt shingles and heaved...
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