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Lincolnville Strawberry Festival celebrates 20 years
Lincolnville celebrated its 20th annual Strawberry Festival Saturday, July 12. A sizable crowd gathered to watch the parade, listen to live music, and enjoy a variety of strawberry desserts among...
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Vehicle sustains heavy damage after catching fire
A Morrill woman escaped injury after a fire ignited under the hood of her vehicle the evening of Saturday, July 12. Mariah Lapham was driving on Starrett Drive after leaving Subway in a 2010 Mazda at...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. July 14 John D. Bill, 71, of Venice, Calif., operating under the influence. July 12 Tammy M....
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. July 13 Tabitha M. Ward, 30, of Jackson, alleged speed 39 mph in a 25 mph zone. Joseph W....
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. July 13 Police responded to a two-vehicle collision near Sears Island Road after Jesse Merritt,...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at Fifth District Court in Belfast between the dates July 3 and July 10. Gerald R. Allen, 32, of Plymouth, violating condition of release, $200 fine; operating while...
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Accident on Route 137 slows traffic
At least one vehicle was damaged in a traffic accident that occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, July 14. Initial reports indicated a two vehicle collision had left one vehicle possibly leaking...
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Police summon Jackson man on assault, terrorizing charges
A Jackson man was summoned for multiple charges related to an altercation that took place in April. Waldo County Sheriff's deputies summoned Albert J. Ludden III, 59, Sunday, July 13, on charges of...
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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 July 6 and July 11. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Belfast woman arrested after threatening boyfriend with scissors, knife
An argument between a Belfast couple escalated after the girlfriend allegedly threatened her boyfriend with a pair of scissors and a kitchen knife. Belfast police officers charged Candice Elwell, 37,...
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Fireworks light up Searsport sky after week long delay
The Searsport fireworks display had beautiful weather on July 12 for the pyrotechnics. The display was originally planned to take place on July 4, but was postponed one week due to poor weather...
View ArticlePlanning Board finishes final hearing on inside-the-bypass zoning changes
City Planner Wayne Marshall delivered his final presentation on proposed zoning changes to areas inside the bypass July on the Downtown Commercial and Waterfront Zones. Marshall's presentation, which...
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Williamson hopes to begin day sails on Summertime soon
Capt. Ray Williamson, who has chartered the pinky schooner Summertime to run day sails out of Lincolnville Beach this summer, said he has not been able to run any trips so far, because of what he...
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City authorizes purchase and sale agreement to acquire Front Street property
City officials authorized entering a purchase and sale agreement to buy property located at 59 Front Street. The city is looking to purchase the property, which is owned by Dan Clarke and Judy Kaber,...
View ArticleDowntown Revitalization project bids come in higher than expected
Three bids received by the city for the planned Downtown Revitalization project came in much higher than officials anticipated. City Planner Wayne Marshall briefed councilors on the status of the...
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Fire heavily damages interior of Goose River Grocery
A fire heavily damaged the interior of Goose River Grocery during the evening hours of of Tuesday, July 15. Belfast Fire Chief Jim Richards said his department responded to Goose River Grocery at 9:03...
View ArticleBrooks student named to 2dean's list at Salve Regina University
Zachary Mehuren, of Brooks, has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2014 semester at Salve Regina University. Mehuren is a senior. To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate...
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Unity College Plays Leading Role in Bringing FrogWatch USA to Maine
In a world beset by climate change, frogs and toads can provide clues about the severity of changes to ecosystems. FrogWatch USA is creating opportunities for volunteers to collect and report...
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Board takes action on speeding at Beach
Selectmen acted to slow traffic in the Lincolnville Beach commercial area when they met Monday, July 14. The Board heard from Beach resident Ann Mills, who was concerned about drivers speeding along...
View ArticleBrooks student named to dean's list at Salve Regina University
Zachary Mehuren, of Brooks, has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2014 semester at Salve Regina University. Mehuren is a senior. To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate...
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