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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between the dates March 24-28: Michael Baker, 25, of Montville, six counts of burglary, 15 months in the custody of the Maine Department...
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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 6 Laura Batchelder, 40, of Hartland, alleged speed 34 mph in a 25 mph zone. Kameron...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between the dates March 24-28: Diane L. Brown, 56, of Jackson, three counts of operating while license is suspended or revoked (with a...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. April 6 Latisha Seekins, 30, of Searsport, operating under the influence. April 5 Glenon Friedman,...
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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 2 and April 6. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
View ArticleWaldo County Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 1, 2014 and April 6, 2014. BELFAST Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Julia K. Daley. Steven J....
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Waldo teen allegedly threatens relatives with knife, screwdriver
An 18-year-old girl was arrested Thursday night, April 6, after a family dispute allegedly prompted her to threaten two of her relatives with a knife and a screwdriver. Mikaela Slagger, 18, of Waldo...
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Man convicted of fatally shooting friend appeals to state supreme court
A former Knox man who is serving a nine-year sentence for fatally shooting his friend at a Knox apartment in February 2011 is appealing his case to the state's high court, arguing that during his...
View ArticleSelectmen appoint withdrawal committee members
The Searsport Selectmen have appointed three members to the committee that will work to develop a plan for the town's withdrawal from Regional School Unit 20. On March 4 Searsport residents voted to...
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Girls from all over state line up for Cinderella experience
Teenaged girls from all over Maine stood in a long line at Renys Plaza Saturday morning, April 5, braving the elements for the chance to find the perfect prom dress in exchange for a promise to do a...
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RSU 3 proposing $19.4 million 2014-2015 budget
Regional School Unit 3 board members passed a proposed $19.4 million budget for the 2014-2015 year. The budget, which totals $19,417,500, represents a 1.03 percent, or $198,500, increase over the...
View ArticleAttorney renews call for legislation to dissolve RSU 20
A bill that would dissolve Regional School Unit 20 may be a better option than the town-by-town effort underway in all eight member municipalities, according to a Belfast attorney. Speaking to...
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Lobster fishermen, supporters see — and wear — red at Belfast dredge meeting
The second informational meeting regarding a proposed maintenance and improvement dredging project at Searsport Harbor held Tuesday, April 8, drew a standing-room only crowd at the Hutchinson Center...
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Court grants defense attorney request for co-counsel in Belfast murder case
A Belfast man accused of fatally shooting a 55-year-old woman and wounding her 22-year-old son at a Waldo Avenue home last year will now benefit from a pair of court-appointed defense attorneys at his...
View ArticleElmira college student named to dean's list for fall 2013 term
Elmira College has released its dean's list for academic achievement for the fall 2013 term. The dean's list recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Ashland Hall, of...
View ArticleDowntown Revitalization project moving into final-plan phase
City councilors listened to a brief update on the status of the Downtown Revitalization Plan to enhance and improve infrastructure in the area around Cross Street. Those plans, according to previously...
View ArticleCity preparing bid documents to remove rails, railroad ties for recreational...
Councilors authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with VHB consulting engineers to prepare bid documents and specifications for the removal of the rail and railroad ties for the...
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POLL: Do you favor legislation to dissolve Regional School Unit 20 rather...
A bill that would dissolve Regional School Unit 20 may be a better option than the town-by-town effort underway in all eight member municipalities, according to a Belfast attorney. Speaking to...
View ArticleBelfast seeks dancers, sponsors for 'Happy' viral video
Belfast is looking for sponsors and dancers to film a video showcasing the city as a fun and happy place. The video will consist of approximately 60 scenes filmed around the city, from the harbor to...
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City receives $1.9 million grant to rebuild Front Street
The City of Belfast received a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration grant that will partially fund the reconstruction of Front Street. Economic Development...
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