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Youthlinks students learn farm skills at Aldermere Farm
Five eager Youthlinks students can now proudly say they know how to halter and lead a cow. Youthlinks, a program of the Rockland After-School Alliance (RASA), partnered with Aldermere Farm to help...
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Two-car collision causes brief traffic back-up on Route 1 in Belfast
A two-car accident at the intersection of Route 1 and Northport Avenue in Belfast at about 11:50 a.m. on Monday, April 21, had traffic backed up in the area until the scene was cleared at about 12:10...
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DEP: landowner violated resource protection act
A judge entered a default judgement and order against Richard Rosenberg in March 2014 for failure to appear on charges of violating the Natural Resources and Protection Act. Rosenberg constructed a...
View ArticleWaldo County Deed Transfers
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 16 and April 21, 2014. BELFAST Belfast Area Cohousing LLC to Ridgley Fuller. Robert N. Lamprey, Evelyn E....
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Finance committee to bring $35.5M budget to board of directors
The Regional School Unit 20 Finance Committee voted to forward a 2014-15 budget package totaling more than $35.5 million to the full board of directors for consideration. The committee met for the...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court between the dates April 7-11: Kristol M. Bean, 35, of Belfast, operating while license is suspended or revoked, $250 fine. Joshua A. Blanchard,...
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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court between the dates April 7-11: Matthew Alton Colby, 28, of Montville, possession of sexually explicit material, 364 days in the custody of...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. April 19 Jacob M. Webber, 23, of Belfast, operating after suspension and operating an unregistered...
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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 20 Adam Powell, 18, of Stockton Springs, misuse of identification, unauthorized use of...
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Freedom man charged for growing marijuana, domestic violence terrorizing
A Freedom man was arrested April 15 on multiple charges, including growing marijuana in his residence. The Waldo County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Fairfield Police Department asking for...
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Stockton Springs man arrested on domestic violence, assault on an officer...
A Stockton Springs man is facing a slew of charges after being involved in a domestic violence incident April 15. Douglas Scott Beckerleg, 51, was charged with domestic violence assault, disorderly...
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Children enjoy egg hunt, Easter story
Crossroads Baptist Church began its Easter celebration early with an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, at the home of Pastor Dave Pouchot and his wife Marian. This was the second year the couple had...
View ArticleGrass fire burns more than two acres in Knox
A wind-driven grass fire on Flat Road in Knox burned more than two acres before it was extinguished during the afternoon of Sunday, April 20. Regional Forest Ranger Matt Gomes said an individual on...
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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 14 and April 18. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Downtown Revitalization Project authorized to go out to bid
City officials authorized putting the Downtown Revitalization project out to bid, and to have officials explore possibly financing options for Belfast's portion of the cost. The proposed scope of work...
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Former bank teller to serve eight months for embezzling $26,000 from customers
A former teller at a Searsport bank will serve a total of eight months of imprisonment and must also pay back the nearly $26,000 she admitted to stealing from customers over the course of about 15...
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POLL: Is the Regional School Unit 20 budget of $35.5 million agreed on by the...
The Regional School Unit 20 Finance Committee voted to forward a 2014-15 budget package totaling more than $35.5 million to the full board of directors for consideration. Finance Committee Chairman...
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Searsport Police hosting Drug-Take Back Day
The Searsport Police Department will be hosting a Drug-Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. The department is encouraging people to bring in unused...
View ArticleBelfast officials express interest in exploring energy efficient options for...
Belfast councilors debated ways to make city buildings more energy efficient in response to a recent resolution calling on the Maine Public Employees Retirement System to dump its fossil fuel...
View ArticleLocal groups look to create In-town Nature Walk
Two local organization are hoping to create an In-Town Nature Walk to highlight birding spots, hidden amphibian pools, urban gardens and other attractions. The In-Town Nature Walk is a collaborative...
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