RSU 20 budget could raise Belfast taxes 4 mills
The Regional School unit 20 superintendent painted a grim picture for city councilors of the potential impact of the district budget to taxpayers. Superintendent Brian Carpenter explained to...
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Local focus: Swing into spring
Eight-year-old Melody Dunham, center, asks her father John for a push on the swings as Melody's sister, nine-year-old Allaura, far right, flies high at Wales Park in Belfast Monday afternoon, April...
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Local focus — Sign of the season
Crocuses are sprouting outside the Belfast Post Office Friday, April 19, giving locals hope that warmer weather is on its way to the region.
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Local Realtors donate to Waldo County Habitat for Humanity
Judy Brossmer, president of the mid coast council of realtors, presents a check in the amount of $1,640 to Michaelene Achorn of Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County Thursday, April 18. The check...
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Harbor Seal pup rescued from Islesboro, taken to rehab facility
A premature Harbor Seal pup that was stranded on Islesboro is being cared for at the University of New England before it’s released back into the ocean. The pup was discovered after a call was made to...
View ArticleWaldo County deed transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 11 and April 17, 2013. BELFAST Sarah A. Levanie to Robert N. Fraser. Alexander M. Turner to Dubba LLC....
View ArticleRSU 20 budget could raise Belfast taxes 4 mils
The Regional School unit 20 superintendent painted a grim picture for city councilors of the potential impact of the district budget to taxpayers. Superintendent Brian Carpenter explained to...
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Selectmen approve rate hikes for ambulance service
After three years of seeing no increase in rates, Searsport residents will now be paying a bit more when and if they ever need an ambulance to come to their home. The Searsport Board of Selectmen...
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Lincolnville mulls charter amendment regarding police force
There were divided opinions at a public hearing regarding a potential change to the Lincolnville town charter that could make the employment of a local police force optional rather than mandatory....
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Porter to serve 16 years in shooting death of Florida man
At his sentencing hearing Monday, April 22, 25-year-old Daniel Porter of Jackson told the widow of Jerry Perdomo, "I'm beyond sorry.""I am the man who took your children's father from them," Porter...
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Dump truck, pickup collide on Route 1
Emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Route 1 and 1A for a report of a two-vehicle accident Monday, April 22. The accident occurred at about 1 p.m. and involved a Peterbilt three-axle...
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Police respond to car-bike collision in store parking lot
A man riding a bicycle in the Circle K parking lot Monday afternoon, April 22, suffered injuries after he was involved in a collision with a vehicle, according to initial reports. The collision was...
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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 April 16 and April 21. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Local focus — See Jane read
Six-year-old Jane Irish reads "Little Mouse Gets Ready" to her mom, Carver Memorial Librarian Erica Irish, Friday afternoon, April 19. Friday marked the end of National Libraries Week, which ran from...
View ArticleSwanville man convicted on federal firearms charge
According to a press release from the office of the United States Attorney in Bangor, John T. Hines, 46, of Swanville, was convicted on April 19 following a two-day jury trial in U.S. District Court...
View ArticleCouncil designates two-hour spaces in Beaver Street lot
City councilors approved the second reading of a proposal to designate 10, two-hour parking spaces in the Beaver Street parking lot at their April 16 meeting. The city considered the proposal because...
View ArticleState approves six-town withdrawal plan
The state approved the withdrawal agreement plan for the six towns seeking to leave Regional School Unit (RSU) 20. Belfast attorney Kristin Collins told city councilors during a Tuesday, April 16,...
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Thompson to attend alcohol treatment program as part of sentence
A Belfast man who was shot by a police officer after a brief chase in June 2011 will attend a second offender alternative sentencing program to satisfy a portion of his sentence. Benjamin Thompson,...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. April 18 Patrick J. Brown, 32 of Waldo, was arrested on warrants for unpaid fines and fees. Leonard...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. April 14 Rebecca Simpson, 28 of Swanville, operating after suspension. April 17 Brandon...
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