County hosting public hearing on proposed $8 million 2014 budget
Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the county's proposed $8 million budget during a public hearing this week. The public hearing is scheduled to take place Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at...
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Maine State Police blotter
Nov. 25 Trooper Desiree Wuthenow received a report of a burglary on Swan Lake Avenue in Swanville. The complainant arrived home to find their residence was broken into and multiple items, including...
View ArticleBelfast Area High School Quarter 1
Grade 12 High Honors Hannah Bailey, Romy Carpenter, Madison Cummings, Nicholas Fortin, Alexia Hersom, Mika Mckinney, Emma Moesswilde, Aleahnah Pomeroy, Michael Schnetzer, Meggie Simmons, Ari Snider,...
View ArticleUMaine Hutchinson Center welcomes new adviser
Patricia Libby has been named the coordinator of instruction and student services at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. “We are delighted to welcome Patty to our professional staff,” said...
View ArticleFire destroys van behind Winterport residence
A fire destroyed a van behind a Winterport residence in the late afternoon on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Winterport Fire Chief Thomas Doe said the fire was reported around 4 p.m. behind a residence on North...
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Slick roads a factor in pair of local crashes
The wintry mix of weather that swept the region between Sunday, Dec. 1, and Monday, Dec. 2, contributed to at least two car crashes around the county. Sunday morning, Dec. 1, Belfast police officers...
View ArticleWaldo County Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Nov. 24 and Dec. 2. BELFAST Vicki L. Nickerson to Phyllip P. Stevens BURNHAM Virginia Marilyn Goding to William...
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Belfast man summoned for drug-related charges
State police summoned a Belfast man for drug-related charges during a traffic stop in Augusta. Trooper Niles Krech stopped a yellow Firebird at Cumberland Farms in Augusta at about 3 p.m. Tuesday,...
View ArticleHarbor Hill Center launches 'Cap the Cold' hat drive to benefit local charities
Harbor Hill, a Genesis HealthCare Facility located in Belfast, announced it has launched a hat drive called “Cap the Cold” to benefit local charities such as New Hope for Women, Oncology and Infusion...
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Discovery of damaged car leads to charges for Belfast woman
A Belfast officer who was on his way home early Saturday morning, Nov. 30, spotted a parked vehicle with what appeared to be recent damage, and police say that discovery led to a citation for a local...
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Driver has lucky escape after hitting tree
The driver of a truck had a lucky escape Friday, Nov. 29, after his truck crashed into a tree on Route 52. Lincolnville Fire Chief Ben Hazen said his department was called to the scene around 7:30...
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Mastrangelo named Assistant Director of Admissions at Unity College
Ryan Mastrangelo has been named Assistant Director of Admissions — First-Year Student Counselor at Unity College. She will focus on recruitment of first-year students, develop partnerships with high...
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Belfast middle school earns national recognition
Troy Howard Middle School has been getting lots of attention on the state and national level these days, and Principal Kim Buckheit credits the school's staff and students for their continued hard...
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Secretary of State visits Morrill, takes home locally trained puppy
Secretary of State John Kerry made a special trip to Waldo County last week to collect his new yellow Labrador retriever puppy Ben from a local dog trainer. Kerry arrived at Puddleduck Boarding Kennel...
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RSU 3 rolls out redesigned district website
Visitors to the Regional School Unit 3 website will notice a few changes as the district rolls out a new look. Superintendent Heather Perry said the website redesign work began in August and the...
View ArticleWithdrawal committee discusses forming think tank
Belfast's withdrawal committee discussed potential members to serve on an eight-town panel to discuss options for leaving Regional School Unit 20, while concerns were also aired regarding the school...
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Belfast trims tree for annual lighting ceremony
A two-man crew from Central Maine Power helped the city prepare for its annual tree lighting event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m, by testing the lights and positioning the...
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Plaid Friday Night Owl Prowl keeps Black Friday spending local
Plaid-clad shoppers were out supporting local businesses during Belfast's inaugural Plaid Friday Night Owl Prowl on the evening of Friday, Nov. 29, when many downtown shops and restaurants were open...
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Belfast approves design for rebuild of Thompson's Wharf
City officials approved plans to rebuild Thompson's Wharf, while opting to not pursue a state grant to pay a portion of the project's costs. The proposed rebuild would would push the wharf out to the...
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Farrell named Assistant Director for Admissions at Unity College
Eric Farrell has been named Assistant Director for Admissions at Unity College. He will have a specialized focus on serving and shepherding transfer students through the process that brings them to...
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