Man accused of choking friend during altercation
A Belfast man is facing an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly choked another man while the two were drinking at a residence on Rolerson Road Saturday, July 6. John Cashman Jr., 29 of...
View ArticleLocal fund-raiser benefits storm ravaged shellfish industry
A fund-raiser organized by a local artist in the wake of Hurricane Sandy will go to benefit the New Jersey aquaculture industry, which was devastated by the storm. Long-time Belfast resident Jerri...
View ArticleCoach airs grievances against RSU 3 administration, newspaper
Regional School Unit 3 board members listened to grievances from a coach in the district regarding the administration and a recent newspaper article, but did not take any action during the Monday,...
View ArticleWCAP Head Start accepting applications for Winterport pre-K
WCAP Head Start is now accepting applications for its pre-K program at the Leroy Smith Elementary School in Winterport in collaboration with Regional School Unit (RSU) 22, Penquis, and Child...
View ArticleBelfast pair arrested, charged with selling heroin
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a Belfast pair on charges of selling heroin Wednesday night,July 10, following a search at a room where the two were staying at a Route 1 motel. Asgard Tarik...
View ArticleBowen looks towards future after international pageant competition
Belfast Area High School Graduate Storm Bowen recently returned from a trip to Florida to compete in the Miss U.S. International pageant, describing the opportunity as a fun learning experience. The...
View ArticleLocal students receive degrees from Plymouth State University
The following students were awarded degrees from Plymouth State University at their 142nd Commencement ceremony May 18: Chausa Tra, of Freedom, Bachelor of Arts in Art Dorothy Andrews, of Belfast,...
View ArticleDay care, preschool applications flood Planning Board meeting
A request to locate a day care center behind the Faith Temple Church of God was met with approval, as were two other facilities Wednesday, July 10. The request was made by Regina Madden who is the...
View ArticlePierce school to be auctioned in August
The former Pierce School building is going to auction in August after falling into foreclosure Opened in November of 1915, the Pierce School, located at the intersection of Church and Elm Street in...
View ArticleLincolnville Town Office renovations progressing
The town office project remains within budget and should be completed within the 2013 time frame, said Town Administrator David Kinney. Select board members toured progress July 8 at the town office...
View ArticleBrother, sister remain in hospital after Thorndike crash
Police are awaiting the results of a blood alcohol content test in connection with a single-vehicle accident in Thorndike that killed one person and seriously injured two others. Deputy Chief Jeff...
View ArticleSpecial town meeting to address police equipment, land purchase
Lincolnville residents will voice their thoughts during a special town meeting at the end of July regarding disposal of remaining police department equipment as well as the purchase of property by the...
View ArticleBelfast man arrested in redemption center theft
Police arrested a 31-year-old Belfast man in connection with the theft of about $2,500 worth of returnables from the Little River Redemption Center, and an ongoing investigation will likely mean more...
View ArticleDrunk driving crash leads to fight amongst passengers, arrests
Police made two arrests after investigating a one-car crash on High Street early Friday morning, July 12, an incident that led to a physical fight involving the two male passengers in the vehicle....
View ArticleWCGH opens dental office to serve low income, uninsured families
A dental office intended to fill a big need in Waldo County that has been nearly a year in the making officially opened its doors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Monday afternoon, July...
View ArticleLincolnville selectmen vote to accept gift of access truck
The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, to decide whether to accept the gift of a truck set up as an extrication specialty vehicle from the Lincolnville Volunteer Fire...
View ArticleWaldo County deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 3 and July 11. BELFAST Dennis J. Harrington and Christine J. Harrington to Thomas C. Earley and Jane C....
View ArticleTown turns out to thank former police chief
When the town of Lincolnville voted to disband its police department in June, Chief Ron Young found him self uncertain about his future in law enforcement and sad to be leaving a job and town he...
View ArticleLocal residents on dean's list at Berklee College of Music
The following local students have earned placement on the Berklee College of Music dean's list for the spring semester: Stephen Franks, of Liberty Marion Earley, of Winterport To be eligible for the...
View ArticleTime Warner Cable switching to digital signal for public access channels
Time Warner Cable customers could lose access to local programming channels without the proper equipment starting later this month. Starting July 23, Public, Educational and Government access...
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