Searsport launches Tonka truck restoration project
Searsport resident Joe Plummer is collecting old Tonka trucks to give to children to restore for his Tonka Truck Restoration Project. Children with Tonka trucks in need of restoration may also join...
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Bail hearing delayed for man accused of murder
A hearing for a Belfast man accused of murder that was to be scheduled for sometime this week has been continued to a later date upon the request of his attorney. Court staff at Waldo County Superior...
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Planning Board begins reviewing shipyard expansion proposal
The Planning Board began deliberating on a proposal by Front Street Shipyard to expand its operations with the construction of a sixth building on property leased from the city. Front Street Shipyard...
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Attorneys for parents of autistic child claim district committed 'medical...
Attorneys for a couple suing Regional School Unit 20 on allegations that school officials provided psychological and behavior modification treatment to their child without their consent are arguing...
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Monroe school bags presented on first day
The annual presentation of "First Day of School Bags" for the students in kindergarten and first grade at Monroe Elementary School was made recently by the Noble Grands of Loyal Rebekah Lodge 92 and...
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Maine Farmland Trust hires new senior manager
Maine Farmland Trust announced today that Marla O’Byrne of Southwest Harbor will join the organization as its new senior manager, starting in October. O’Byrne will be responsible for helping executive...
View ArticleLong distance hiking trail to connect Unity to Belfast Bay
The Waldo County Trails Coalition (WCTC) along with Unity Barn Raisers, Unity College, and other groups, has been working for more than three years to create a long distance hiking trail from one end...
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Rep. Mike Michaud tours Belfast businesses
Congressman Mike Michaud paid a visit to Belfast Friday, Sept. 6, with stops at several businesses around the city. Michaud, a Democrat who represents the second congressional district of Maine in the...
View ArticleWaldo County deed transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4. BELFAST Belfast Area Cohousing LLC to Donald Pan and Frances Pan Marcia E. Ladd Spears,...
View ArticleGrant money to help fund Brooks Station restoration
The Brooks Preservation Society of Brooks, was the winner of the H. Albert Webb Memorial Railroad Preservation Award for 2013. The $10,000 grant associated with the award will pay for stabilizing the...
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Contested races for mayor, RSU 20 seats to be decided in November
Belfast residents will determine the outcome of contested races for the mayor's seat and two Regional School Unit 20 Board of Director's positions. The three candidates vying for the mayor's seat are...
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MaineFare 2013 celebrates farm fresh foods
The second annual MaineFare celebration kicked off in Belfast Friday, Sept. 6, with an array of local foods and beverages, as well as cooking demonstrations, farming discussions and live...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court between the dates Aug. 26 and Aug. 30: Debra Carpenter Zeman, 46, of Belfast, operating under the influence, $500 fine, license suspended 90...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Sept. 8 Philip W. Parsons, 53, of Hampden, criminal trespass, domestic violence stalking. Sept....
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Sept. 9 Katie Neally, 27, of Troy, alleged speed 39 mph in a 25 mph zone. Cynthia Orcutt, 58, of...
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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between the dates Aug. 26 and Aug. 30: Victor Manuel Amaro Jr., 31, of Belfast, criminal mischief, 60 days in jail; refusing to submit to...
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Fiber College ropes in artists from far and wide
Susan Barrett Merrill came to Searsport from Brooksville this week to showcase her unique fiber sculptures, creations she said came to her in a dream after 45 years as a weaver. Friday, Sept. 6,...
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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 Sept. 1 and Sept. 8. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Newspaper sales tax to take effect Oct. 1
Your morning coffee and newspaper are about to cost a few cents more as sales tax changes enacted by the state Legislature take effect Oct. 1. Starting next month Maine's sales tax will increase from...
View ArticleFootsteps Preschool now accepting applications
Footsteps Preschool at Waldo County Technical Center is now accepting applications for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2013-2014 school year! Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. or...
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