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Board votes 8-4 to renew superintendent's contract for one year
Superintendent Brian Carpenter will be on board with the district for another year after the Regional School Unit 20 Board of Directors agreed to renew his contract with the district at a special...
View ArticleSwanville sets date for withdrawal public hearing, referendum vote
Swanville has scheduled a public hearing and referendum vote to pursue withdrawal from Regional School Unit 20. Town Clerk Helen Christianson said town officials scheduled an informational public...
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Searsport Assessor receives Spirit of America award
Searsport Assessor Bill Terry was interviewed by The Republican Journal Monday, Dec. 16, in the same office he's worked out of for the past 17 years. He sat at a large, uncluttered desk — good for...
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Greenpeace captain with Islesboro ties granted amnesty by Russian parliament
Greenpeace Captain Peter Willcox was granted amnesty by the Russian parliament and will be allowed to return home in the coming weeks. Willcox, along with 29 other individuals, were aboard the...
View ArticleWaldo County Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Dec 16 and Dec. 19. BELFAST Odean C. Pooler and Odean C. Young to Justin L. Vertefeuille. Onie M. Macleod Est...
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RSU 3 awaits bids from third-party companies to provide bus service to the...
Regional School Unit 3 received and answered questions from several interested parties regarding the district's Request for Proposals from third-party entities to provide transportation services,...
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Waldo County Technical Center
Morning classes Winston Durkee — Horticulture/Landscaping Tyler Aldus — Fire Science Aleahnah Pomeroy — Early Childhood Occ. Education Connor Frasier — Auto Collision Repair Rebekah Hewins — Graphic...
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Belfast pursuing SHIP funds to replace floats at City Landing
City Councilors approved a request from the harbormaster to apply for a Small Harbors Improvement Program (SHIP) for funding to rebuild face floats at City Landing and install a three-pile dolphin....
View ArticleCity trades land to acquire easements along Cross Street for Downtown...
Belfast officials authorized the city manager to enter into agreements with three property owners on Cross Street to secure a wider right-of-way to allow for a number of improvements in the area. The...
View ArticleCity considers amending shipyard agreement
City councilors approved amendments to the contract rezoning agreement with Front Street Shipyard to allow the business to close the Harbor Walk for a longer period of time to wash down larger vessels...
View ArticleSelectmen approve spending for police, fire equipment
At their last meeting of 2013 the Searsport Selectmen approved the purchase of new computers for the police department and a new Thermal Imaging Camera for the fire department. Selectmen met Dec. 17...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Dec. 22 William Scott, 34, of Hermon, violation of a protection from abuse order. Matthew Ryan, 22,...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Dec. 22 Steve Bibeau, 51, of Lewiston, was headed east on Route 3 when he lost control of his...
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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between the dates Dec. 9-13: Jennifer Cook, 35, of Swanville, terrorizing, 60 days in jail; disorderly conduct (offensive words,...
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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 Dec. 12 and Dec. 22. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between the dates Dec. 9-13: Emily E. Dyer, 18, of Belfast, operating while license is suspended or revoked, $250 fine. Jason...
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Ice storm causes power outages, slippery driving conditions
Effects of the recent ice storm are still being felt along the Midcoast and while some residents have been lucky enough to not lose power, nearly 5,100 homes in Knox and Waldo County are without...
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Searsport woman sues Hamilton Marine for employment discrimination
A Searsport woman is suing her former employer, Hamilton Marine Inc., on her claim that the company forced her to take involuntary leave under the Family Medical Leave Act and then terminated her on...
View ArticleBelfast withdrawal committee talks reorganization, options for including SAD...
The Belfast withdrawal committee discussed the plans selected by Regional School Unit 20 board members to potentially consolidate the district, and how the city could proceed with its efforts to...
View ArticleSeveral local officers graduate Criminal Justice Academy
Maine’s 50 newest police officers have graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The officers come from the municipal, county and state ranks and completed 18 weeks of study and...
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