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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court between the dates May 22 and June 5: Jason A. Beal, 23 of Swanville, burglary, six years in the custody of the Maine Department of...
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Police: No parking in the park for fireworks display
Police are encouraging those who plan to come view the fireworks display Thursday night, July 4, to heed the temporary parking restrictions that will be imposed to ensure all will have a safe holiday....
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Officer suffers dog bite while investigating complaint
A sergeant with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office was treated at a local hospital emergency room for a dog bite he incurred while investigating a separate matter at a home in Searsport. Darren...
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Man with history of assaults arrested after brief scuffle with police
A 22-year-old Belfast man who has a “considerable amount of history” with the Belfast Police Department that includes assaults was arrested early Monday morning on a new assault charge following an...
View ArticleBelfast student wins Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund recently awarded a college scholarship to Hannah Keyes, a graduate of Belfast Area High School, who will be attending Montserrat College of Art in 2013....
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed in Fifth District Court between the dates May 22 and June 5: Daniel Armstrong, 34 of Northport, domestic violence assault, 20 days in jail; terrorizing, dismissed;...
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Board to pitch $33.8 million budget to voters in second go-round
The Regional School Unit 20 Board of Directors voted in favor of sending a budget package totaling $33,823,542 to residents in the district's eight towns later this month in its second attempt to gain...
View ArticleSkateboard ban amendments still in limbo
Action regarding amending the city's ordinance regarding the use of skateboards in the downtown again was delayed, as concerns about bicycles traveling on sidewalks were also raised. The city passed...
View ArticlePolice arrest Belfast man during protest in Fairfield
Police arrested a Belfast man during a protest in Fairfield over the practice of fracking and the dangers of transporting oil by train in the state. Robert Shaw, 66 of Belfast, was one of the members...
View ArticleMathieu named to Savannah College of Art and Design dean's list
Katherine Mathieu, of Belfast, has been named to the dean's list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for spring quarter. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or...
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Belmont welcomes used children's clothing, baby furniture store
A new store carrying used children's clothing and baby furniture has opened its doors in Belmont. The store, Kathy's Place, is owned and operated by Kathy Ryan and is located at 42 Back Belmont Road...
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Waldo County celebrates Fourth of July
The sun baked the pavement as Brooks celebrated the Fourth of July with its annual parade and Field Day. People lined the streets to watch as veterans, fire departments, girl scout troops and others...
View ArticleCulbertson named to Cedarville University dean's list
Kyle Culbertson, a former Belfast Area High School all-academic and all-conference athlete and 2012 Maine Shriner's Lobster Bowl selectee, son of Jim and Wendy-Jo Culbertson, of Morrill, was named to...
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Motorcycle rides to benefit veteran's projects in July
A motorcycle ride to honor the memory of a Stockton Springs resident's son-in-law will be held July 20 to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and to raise money for veterans groups. The...
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Burnham helicopter crash sends two to hospital
A helicopter crash in Burnham Wednesday, July 3, sent two people to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. The crash was reported at 6:39 p.m. after a Schweizer 300c helicopter...
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One killed, two injured in Thorndike crash
One person is dead and two others are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle accident in Thorndike Thursday, July 4. Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton of the Waldo County...
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Ladie's Auxiliary earns community service award
On June 21, at the AMVETS convention in Portland, a plaque was presented to Auxiliary 6829 President Suzanne Marsden for first place in the State of Maine for community service. The Auxiliary had a...
View ArticleFormer BAHS students graduate Northeastern University
Candace Williams and Elizabeth Blair recently graduated in the class of 2013 from Northeastern University in Boston, both with the distinction of summa cum laude. Candace and Elizabeth are 2008...
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New officers installed for Women's Club
New officers of Lincolnville Women's Club were recently installed at their annual banquet at The Lobster Pound restaurant. From left: Peggy DiGionvanne, secretary; Marilyn Pendleton, president; Peg...
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Harbor Hill hosts Hawaiian party
Harbor Hill staff and residents were treated to a Hawaiian-themed celebration, which included food and a special dance performance. The celebration is a yearly event held at the facility with the help...
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