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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 22 and July 23. Anyone with information regarding ongoing...
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Driver distracted by deer crashes into tree
A Lincolnville woman was taken to Waldo County General Hospital, July 26, after she was distracted by a deer and crashed into a tree in Northport. Waldo County Sheriff's Deputy Cody Laite responded to...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between July 17 and July 22. Leah M. Allen, 40, of Belfast, allowing dog to be at large, $100 fine; keeping unlicensed dog, $25 fine....
View ArticleBangor woman arrested after crashing car on Monroe property
Police charged a Bangor woman with operating under the influence after her vehicle damaged property at a Monroe residence. Jennifer L. Longworth, 32, was charged with operating under the influence and...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 17 and July 23. Monroe Wildes Hill Rod and Gun Club to Cody E. Brassbridge Montville April Turner, Wells...
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Searsport school forms sister-school relationship with Chinese middle school
Over the past weekend more than 30 Chinese Students from Haining No. 1 Middle School visited Searsport, staying with local families and touring the area. The students, accompanied by two teachers,...
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Civil War breaks out at Fort Knox
The 20th Maine, 3rd Maine and 15th Alabama Civil War Reenactment and Bucksport Bay Festival was held at Fort Knox July 26 and 27. The Civil War Weekend featured skirmishes, living history demos, and...
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Goose River Grocery hosting barbeques despite fire that closed store
Despite being forced to close Goose River Grocery after a fire ravaged the interior of the building two weeks ago, plans to host two barbeques in August are still on. Kyle Skinner and his wife, Helen,...
View ArticlePlanning Board approval of fireworks store has been appealed
The decision on whether to accept an appeal of a Searsport Planning Board decision granting approval to construct a fireworks store on Route 1 has been continued until Aug. 14. The Searsport Zoning...
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Poliquin discusses vision for bringing jobs to Maine's 2nd District during...
Bruce Poliquin, the Republican nominee running for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, was in Belfast visiting Mathews Brothers, a window manufacturer, July 23....
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Beach parking enforcement called 'discretionary,' 'sporadic'
Parking was the most heated issue on a long agenda when the Board of Selectmen met Monday, July 28. Resident Pat Shannon came before the Board to complain about the “sudden” enforcement of the...
View ArticleEarn your high school equivalency diploma
If you passed at least one GED final test, you have until the end of this year to combine existing GED scores with HiSet scores to achieve your high school equivalency diploma. Belfast Adult Education...
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Northport Yacht Club celebrates its 75th year
Under glorious skies after the morning's rain, eight crews in Daysailers tacked and trimmed their sails, rounded an orange buoy, then let their sails out wide to capture what they could of a faint...
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LifeFlight called to transport motorcyclist injured in accident
The operator of a motorcycle involved in a one vehicle accident in Searsmont was transported by Life Flight after suffering injuries to his arms and legs. According to a release from Lieutenant Jason...
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Solar array will serve multiple functions for library
With the aid of a grant from Efficiency Maine, the Lincolnville Community Library began installation of a solar electric system July 29. Working with solar energy company ReVision Energy, which has...
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Belfast students to attend UTI
These four members of the Belfast Area High School Class of 2014 will be attending Universal Technical Institute (UTI) this coming fall: Greg Clark, of Belmont, Sam Lear, of Belfast, Cody Nelson, of...
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Police: stolen debit card results in arrest of Lincolnville woman
Police arrested a Lincolnville woman on theft charges after she allegedly stole her boyfriend's sister's debit card. Lt. Jason Trundy of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office said Miranda Kelly, 27, was...
View ArticlePOLL: Should the minimum wage be increase?
There has been much discussion in the last few months about increasing the minimum wage across the country. Should the minimum wage be increase? Loading...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 24 and July 30. Winterport Thomas C. Smith Estate to Jeanne E. Smith Larry S. Larby to Keith W. Larby...
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Palermo woman hospitalized after vehicle hits tree
A Palermo woman suffered serious injuries after her vehicle went off the road and struck a tree on the morning of Aug. 2. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said 67-year-old Joyce Mosher was traveling...
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