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Appointments revive lingering division over defunct tank project
The application from a Colorado company that would have brought a 22.7 million gallon propane storage tank to Mack Point has been withdrawn since April, but division among some residents over the...
View ArticleBelfast, Searsmont look to borrow money due to lack of school budget
Belfast and Searsmont are considering borrowing money to maintain their cash flows, as officials wait for a school budget to be approved before sending out tax bills. City Manager Joseph Slocum asked...
View ArticleOfficials continue to tweak Boathouse rental proposals
City officials again tackled proposals for operating the Boathouse, as they considered increasing fees, maximum seating capacities, professional cleanings and other issues. Before councilors began...
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Man accused of murder to be held without bail pending hearing
A 44-year-old Belfast man accused of shooting and killing a woman and critically wounding her son late Wednesday night, Aug. 28 will be held without bail at the state's request pending the outcome of...
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City amends contract rezoning ordinance for Route 3 Commercial District
City councilors accepted a second reading of proposed amendments to the Route 3 Commercial District rezoning process that applies to large retail store developments. The bulk of the proposed...
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Two vehicles collide at 'bad' Montville intersection
Six people were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Montville at an intersection notorious to law enforcement for being the site of numerous accidents. Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton said police responded...
View ArticleNorthport emergency selectmen meeting Sept. 3
The Town of Northport will hold an emergency meeting of the selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 3, for the purpose of signing the Regional School Unit 20 budget warrants. The emergency meeting will be held at...
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Belfast rally, vigil commemorates 50th anniversary of 'I Have a Dream' speech
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his “I Have a Dream” speech, more than 100 people gathered at the First Church in Belfast for a rally and candlelight vigil...
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Former Peirce School sold at auction for $220,000
The former Peirce School sold at a public foreclosure auction Wednesday, Aug. 28, for $220,000. The auction began shortly after 11 a.m. as Stefan Keenan, the auctioneer from South Portland-based...
View ArticleWaldo County deed transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29. BELFAST Dianna A. Rose-Noveau to Shellie A. Reynolds and Peter J. Reynolds Shellie A....
View ArticleAir conditioning unit fire damages Searsmont home
A window-mounted air conditioning unit is believed to be the cause of a fire at a Moody Mountain Road residence in Searsmont Tuesday, Aug. 27. Searsmont Fire Chief James Ames said the fire, which was...
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Man who burglarized occupied Belfast homes to serve five years
A 23-year-old Belfast man who was charged with a string of burglaries at occupied homes in Belfast late last year pleaded guilty to charges associated with those crimes Thursday, Aug. 29, and will...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court between the dates Aug. 19 and 23: Lemuel Acosta, 40, of Frankfort, burning prohibited material, $100 fine. Silas Babbidge, 21, of Islesboro,...
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BAHS holds peer leadership orientation
The peer leadership program at Belfast Area High School kicked off its year with an orientation andskill building session Aug. 29. More than 60 peer leaders attended the workshop where they worked on...
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Waldo County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Sept. 2 Anthony L. Emery, 27, of Liberty, unlawful possession of schedule W drugs, falsifying...
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Belfast police department
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Sept. 2 Matthew Donaher, 28, of Camden, inadequate tire. Sept. 1 Jacob Smith, 19, of Scarborough,...
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Maine State Police blotter
Law enforcement officials with Troop D of the Maine State Police responded to the following incidents in Waldo County between Aug. 26 and Aug. 31. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Camden woman killed in Route 1 crash
A 61-year-old Camden woman died from injuries she sustained when the car she was driving collided with a charter bus on Route 1 Saturday night, Aug. 31. Jayashree Kalmath, 61, of Camden, was turning...
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New business to offer food delivery to work or home
A new business slated to open this month is looking to fill a void in Belfast by offering home or business delivery of food from local stores and restaurants. The business, LMD Delivery, is the brain...
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Anti-war vigil held in Belfast
Members of the Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County held a vigil in downtown Belfast Sept. 3 in opposition to any U.S. military action against Syria.
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