City looks to continue work on downtown improvement projects, rail trail in...
With the arrival of the new year, the city has a number of projects it will continue to work on in 2014. One of the projects the city is looking at is the conversion of a portion of the rail corridor...
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Criminal trials set to convene in 2014
There are a trio of criminal trials scheduled to move forward in the coming year, including a Belfast murder case, a manslaughter trial and the federal trial of a Monroe woman accused of assisting her...
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A year in photos: 2013
Here's a look back at some of the photographs from 2013 as chosen by the staff of The Republican Journal.
View ArticleSearsport Harbor improvements coming in 2014
In the coming year Searsport Harbor will be the site of two large improvement projects. Starting in early spring the town will rebuild its aging wharf while a major dredging project by the Army Corps...
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Unclaimed Christmas presents remain at Town Office
On Christmas Eve, some presents were delivered to Gail Berry of Greenacre Road. The presents weren't for Berry, her husband, Dana, or their children. The gifts had originally been left at the home of...
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EMT flips truck on icy roads while responding to medical call
An emergency medical technician flipped his pickup truck on icy roads in Montville Wednesday, Jan. 1, while responding to a call. The accident was reported at 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday after the driver,...
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Vandal damages vehicles, buildings with BB gun
Belfast police are asking for the public's help with an investigation regarding a number of vehicles, residences and businesses that had their windows shot out with a BB gun. Detective Sgt. Bryan...
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Alleged intoxicated man threatens to smash windows, refuses to sign summons
An allegedly intoxicated Northport man was summoned on New Year's Eve after threatening to smash out windows in Belfast, police said. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham, said Ira H. Bailey, 31, was...
View ArticleCity addresses concerns about treatment of roads, continued clean up after...
Due to calls from concerned citizens, the City of Belfast has published the following list regarding treatment of the roads and walkways, as well as clean up efforts after the recent ice storm: It is...
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Two-vehicle crash on Route 137 reduces traffic to one lane
A two-vehicle crash on Route 137 in Waldo reduced traffic to one lane the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 2. The crash was reported shortly before 1 p.m. and involved a pickup truck and a passenger car...
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Lost dog returned to owner
A dog found by the Belfast Police Department the morning of Thursday, Jan. 2, will be returned to his owner. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said the owner called about the dog "Duke" and the two...
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State bar overseers impose conditions on attorney accused of 'financial...
The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar issued a consent order imposing conditions on a Belfast attorney who has recently faced allegations that he mishandled the finances of two elderly clients. The...
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Jonathan Fulford announces candidacy for State Senate
Jonathan Fulford (D-Monroe) recently announced his candidacy for Senate District 11, which covers all of Waldo County. Fulford is a carpenter and has owned and operated Artisan Builders in Belfast for...
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Dixmont woman seriously injured after flipping SUV in Waldo
A Dixmont woman suffered serious injuries after her vehicle flipped onto its roof while traveling on Waldo Station Road in Waldo Thursday, Jan. 1. Waldo County Sheriff's Deputy Jordan Tozier responded...
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Oil truck rollover prompts emergency response in Thorndike
The driver of an oil truck suffered non life-threatening injuries after the vehicle rolled over in Thorndike the morning of Monday, Jan. 6. Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton of the Waldo County Sheriff's...
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Man robbed, stabbed at Knox residence
Police are investigating a stabbing and robbery that took place at a residence in Knox the evening of Sunday, Jan. 5. Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office said police were...
View ArticleCity Council agenda: Jan. 7
Business: Presentation and request for approval of preliminary design for the Downtown Revitalization project. Public hearing on proposed amendment No. 8 to the Contract Rezoning Agreement between the...
View ArticleWaldo County Deeds Transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between December 27, 2013 and January 6, 2014. BELFAST David J. Crabiel and Joan B. Crabiel to Heather A. Collins....
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Jan. 5 Scott C. Fernald, 40, of Northport, no proof of insurance. Jan. 3 Breyton H. Thomas, 29, of...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Jan. 3 William Meier, 49, of Unity, imprudent speed and changing course of travel when unsafe....
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