Northport pursuing federal funds to improve Saturday Cove after residents...
Northport officials are looking to bid out work to make a number of improvements to Saturday Cove by the end of summer or early fall after residents voted to open the area to the public. Town...
View ArticleBelfast duplicate bridge club results
Winners are June 11 were Loren Van Ness and Julian Cannell, Lucy Bartlett and Cindy Griffin, Cary Slocum and Rosie Rodgers.
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Local doctor finishes 10th Trek Across Maine
Christine Kramer, a doctor practicing at Seaport Community Health Center in Belfast, completed her 10th Trek Across Maine Sunday, June 15. Kramer moved to Belfast from Brewer in 2003 to join Seaport...
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Barn quilts, Midwestern tradition, make Midcoast debut
Thanks to a part-time resident and some high school students, a Midwestern tradition is getting a start in the Midcoast. Jane Liedtke, owner of Bay Leaf Cottages, lives half the year in Bloomington,...
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'Ugly Duckling' lets first-graders spread their wings
First-graders at Lincolnville Central School delighted their parents with a dramatic performance of “The Ugly Duckling” Friday, June 13. Teacher Allison McWilliams said she and Educational Technician...
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Seaport Community Health Center is moving
Seaport Community Health Center (SCHC), a practice of Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), is excited to announce its future relocation from 41 Wight Street in Belfast to 55 Schoodic Drive on the...
View ArticleCity amends Searsport Avenue zoning district to allow boat building-related...
City councilors approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment that allow a boat building business to operate on Searsport Avenue. The proposed zoning amendment, which applies to the Searsport...
View ArticleLocal students named to Stonehill College dean's list
Kaitlyn W. Schweikert, of Swanville, and Emily R. Wiley, of Northport, were named to the Stonehill College spring semester dean's list. To qualify for the dean's list, students must have a semester...
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Two taken to hospital after crash in Lincolnville
A two vehicle crash on Belfast Road (Route 52) in Lincolnville sent one driver and his passenger to the hospital June 19. Approximately 1:40 p.m., Sonny Fields and his wife Anna of Lincolnville were...
View ArticleUnity student earns first academic honors from Clark University
Colby R. Hinson, of Unity, has been named to first honors on the Clark University dean's list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2014 semester. To be eligible for...
View ArticleBelfast student earns second academic honors from Clark University
Isabel D. Alexander, of Belfast, has been named to second honors on the Clark University dean's list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2014 semester. To be...
View ArticleReigle graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Catherine Reigle, of Palermo, has graduated from Saint Joseph's College of Maine with a Master of Science in Nursing.
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Belfast officials prepare to vote on proposed $8.6 million 2014-2015 budget
Belfast residents can expect their property taxes to increase 8 percent if councilors pass the proposed $8.6 million 2014-2015 budget in early July. Councilors have now concluded a number of budget...
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Planning board signs off on plans to construct new Dunkin' Donuts building
The planning board approved amending an existing site plan to allow the construction of a new and larger Dunkin' Donuts restaurant on Starrett Drive. As proposed, the new building will be...
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Bait's Motel guests get fright when intoxicated man walks in uninvited
A 30-year-old guest at the Bait's Motel racked up several charges after police say he attempted to enter another guest's motel room while intoxicated and caused a disturbance Friday night, June 20....
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Two arrested following Patterson Hill stabbing, tire slashing
A local man and woman were arrested in connection with a reported stabbing at a residence on Patterson Hill Sunday morning, June 22. Latisha Roberts, 33, of Searsport, was arrested on charges of...
View ArticlePOLL: Should Belfast install security cameras along the harbor walk?
Belfast city councilors have expressed a desire to discuss the possibility of installing security cameras along the Harbor Walk during a future meeting. The discussion about the security cameras was...
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Waldo County couple hospitalized after motorcycle crashes into pickup truck
A Knox couple suffered serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Thorndike. The crash occurred Saturday, June 21, when the driver of the motorcycle, Walter Thompson, 37,...
View ArticleUnauthorized removal of Woods Road trees prompts city discussion
The removal of two trees on Woods Road without permission from the city prompted a lengthy discussion by councilors during a June 17 meeting. At issue were a number of trees flagged by the city for...
View ArticleTractor sustains heavy damage after fire ignites in engine compartment
Belfast firefighters spent about 10 minutes extinguishing a tractor fire in a field on Poors Mills Road the afternoon of Monday, June 23. Fire Chief Jim Richards said a crew responded to the report of...
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