Waldo County Unified Courts closed cases
The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between May 13 and May 19: Michael R. Baker, 27, of Montville, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, $400 fine, Department of...
View ArticleLocal pet food pantry seeks donations to keep area animals fed
Waldo County Pet Food Pantry nearly closed its doors two months ago after donations to the nonprofit suddenly dropped off, prompting organizers to issue a plea for more money and supplies. It worked...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity: May 21 Adam M. Damon, 26, of Stockton Springs, violating conditions of release. May 12 Robert...
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RSU 71 voters give first approval to nearly $26 million budget
Voters at a town hall-style budget validation meeting May 23 signed off on the proposed 2016-17 Regional School Unit 71 budget without changes. The $25.9 million bottom line is up 0.7 percent from the...
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Mount View graduates share dreams for post-high school careers
As graduates in the class of 2016 prepare to close the books on their high school careers next month, many are already looking ahead to college and beyond. This year’s class will graduate about 84...
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4 Points BBQ closing at end of May
The popular Winterport restaurant and music venue 4 Points BBQ & Blues House will close May 29. Owner Chris Parlin was barbecuing ribs Thursday morning, May 12, in a massive, multi-compartment...
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Moving memorial
The Moving Wall will be installed Thursday, May 26, to stay in place through Memorial Day, May 30, on the grounds of the General Henry Knox Museum, High Street just off Route 1. The Moving Wall, the...
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Historic Winterport building gets electricity
Last week (2016), Maggie English-Flanagan turned a key in the wall of the 1833 Winterport Union Meeting House. Somewhere overhead a motor hummed and a massive chandelier in the center of the room...
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Islesboro Public Safety blotter
The Islesboro Department of Public Safety reported the following activity from May 10 to May 15. May 15 Public Safety Director Fred Porter charged David Pike, 28, of Islesboro, with operating under...
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Angry bar patron jailed for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass
Despite being warned by police not to return to a local restaurant after she was asked to leave because of her behavior, a Searsport woman ended up in jail May 23 for disorderly conduct and criminal...
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Vehicle strikes, kills dog
A dog that survived being hit by a car as a puppy wasn't as lucky when it ran into the path of a Colorado woman's vehicle the evening of May 21. Sarah Larose, 24, of Craig, Colorado, was driving west...
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RSU 20 budget adopted unchanged
It did not take long for three dozen residents of Searsport and Stockton Springs to dispatch with the budget for the upcoming school year. There was little discussion of the proposed $10 million...
View ArticleBangor man sentenced for role in Burnham store burglary
A Bangor man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a Burnham convenience store was sentenced to 120 days in prison. David W. Pedone, 22, in addition to his prison sentence, was ordered to pay $1,028.77...
View ArticleVerona Island man sentenced for drunken driving
A Verona Island man who nearly caused a head-on collision on Route 1 will serve two days in jail and have his license suspended for 150 days for operating under the influence and displaying a...
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Memorial Day parades, events
Waldo County residents will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, with municipal parades and other activities. Belfast At 9:30 a.m., Commander Jim Roberts of Belfast Veterans of Foreign Wars will...
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Voters breeze through $20 million RSU 3 budget adoption
About 40 residents moved swiftly through a 21-article warrant May 25 for Regional School Unit 3's proposed $20 million budget without making any changes to suggested funding amounts. The 2016-2017...
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Fantastic creatures bob in bow waves of 'S.S. Belfast'
Five years ago, David Hurley painted the looming back corner of the Family Dollar building to more closely resemble what he had always seen — the prow of a ship bursting out of the ledge. "S.S....
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Vietnam remembered
Wearing uniforms and military hats, ribbons and medals and, in some cases, decorated leather jackets or vests, veterans attended and participated in a moving tribute Saturday, May 28 at Montpelier as...
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Seeking new Woitowitz: Youth mentor retiring after decade of 'Making Change'
"The hospital's been great, letting someone come in here who didn't know anything."“And they said it wouldn’t last.” “He keep telling me it’s not gonna work, it’ll never work.” “You’ve done more than...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between May 20 and May 26: Belfast: Waldo County Land Co. LLC to Penobscot McCrum LLC Ann M. Delaney, David T. LeMay, Anne...
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