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Belfast student named valedictorian of 2014 UMaine class
A former Belfast Area High School valedictorian has again been named top of her class, this time at the University of Maine. University of Maine President Paul Ferguson recently announced the 2014...
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Two Unity men arrested for Heroin, Marijuana trafficking
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested two men in Unity for Unlawful Trafficking in Heroin, Unlawful Trafficking in Marijuana and Possession of Hydromorphone May 1. Robert Hubbard, 51, and Spencer...
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Driver in hit-and-run charged with 'numerous violations'
Neither the driver of a 2005 Toyota Corolla nor the woman who was his passenger was seriously hurt when their car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck, which then reportedly left the scene of the...
View ArticleState to release annual school report cards in coming weeks
The Department of Education is preparing to release its annual report cards for schools across the state, but this year the grades will be based on additional data. A year ago, the DOE released the...
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Firefighters rescue cat from smoke-filled building
Searsport firefighters responded to the report of a fire alarm at a residence located at 60 East Main Street Friday afternoon, May 2, and saved a cat from the smoke-filled home. Emergency personnel at...
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Early morning shed fire kills 22 chickens in Searsport
A fire that broke out in an outbuilding on Brock Road early Friday morning, May 2 resulted in the death of 22 chickens and rendered the structure a total loss. Searsport Fire Chief Andy Webster said...
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MacRae awarded inaugural Unity College Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Unity College Assistant Professor of Sustainable Fisheries Management Pamela MacRae has been named the recipient of the newly established Unity College Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. Earlier...
View ArticleCity Council agenda: May 6
Public Hearing #1 A public hearing will be held on May 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by The Otis Group Incorporated d/b/a Rollie's Bar and Grill...
View ArticleWaldo County Deed Transfers
The following deeds were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between April 30 and May 2, 2014. BELFAST Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation to Bleakney Benedict Jr. and Pauline M....
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Downtown cleanup requires motorists to park off street
The Searsport Police Department is asking residents to park off Main Street, specifically through the area spanning from Elm Street to Bangor Savings Bank, to allow for street sweeping and cleanup...
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Waldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed at Waldo County Superior Court in Belfast between the dates April 14-25: Christopher Beeton, 26, of Etna, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, three years in the...
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Soft opening at brew pub gives locals a peek inside
It is not brewing on the premises yet, but Andy's Brew Pub is now open at The Lobster Pound. On Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, the pub held a soft opening to give customers a look inside and a...
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Fifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between the dates April 14-25: Michael Allard, 18, of Thorndike, possession of marijuana (up to one and one quarter ounce), $350 fine....
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Driver recovers from injuries suffered in Route 1 crash
The driver involved in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Belfast has been released from the hospital. Belfast Police Chief Mike McFadden said the 17-year-old driver, who crashed her four-door sedan...
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Belfast police arrest three suspected drunk drivers
Belfast police officers nabbed three suspected drunk drivers during the first couple of days of the month. Police Chief Mike McFadden said the first drunk driving arrest occurred May 1 after police...
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Jackson man charged with felony eluding officers after vehicle chase
A Jackson man is facing multiple charges, including a felony, after engaging state police in a vehicle pursuit. On April 28, Trooper Benjamin Sweeney attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 7 for...
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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 15 and May 4. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. May 3 A 17-year-old juvenile male from Swanville, carrying passengers beyond license...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. May 4 Carly Emt, 20, of Belfast, texting while operating a motor vehicle. May 2 Nathan Johnson,...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. May 4 Felicia Moulton, 25, of Searsport, expired inspection sticker. May 3 Rebecca Green, 24, of...
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