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Zachary joins The Republican Journal as new copy editor
Carolyn Zachary, an award winning writer and editor, has been hired as the new copy editor for The Republican Journal, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. After receiving a degree in...
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Warren woman injured after being pinned between vehicles at Winterport Dragway
A Warren woman was injured after being pinned between two vehicles at Winterport Dragway. The accident occurred Aug. 9, when 50-year-old Dale Harvey was struck by a car driven by her boyfriend, Jay...
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Belfast to reconsider process for selling tax-foreclosed properties
The Belfast City Council rejected all bids for three foreclosed properties and will reconsider the process by which such properties are sold. At their regular meeting Aug. 5, councilors discussed...
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Brooks man arrested on warrant for growing 144 marijuana plants
Police arrested a Brooks man on a warrant for growing marijuana after conducting an investigation for more than a month. Waldo County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Kerston Lane, 37, Aug. 8, on a warrant...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between July 31 and Aug. 6: Searsport Richard J. Abbott and Polly S. Abbott to Donald McNeal Hazel M. Kuhn to Hazel M....
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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 Aug. 4 and Aug. 10. Anyone with information regarding ongoing investigations is...
View ArticleDrivers uninjured in rear end collision in Knox
A Bangor man's vehicle was rear ended in Knox after he slowed down to avoid colliding with a pickup truck he believed was traveling too fast to yield. Jack R. Valles, 25, was driving his 2007 Jeep on...
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Searsport police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. Aug. 10 Charles L. Seekins, 24, of Searsport, expired insurance. Aug. 8 Wayne Ely, 48, of...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court between Aug. 1 and Aug. 6: Cameron B. Philbrook, 38, of Belfast, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, 8 months in Waldo County Jail,...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between Aug. 1 and Aug. 6: Nicholas G. Adams, 19, of Frankfort, failure to register vehicle, $100 fine. Rex A. Call Jr., 29, of...
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Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. Aug. 9 Travis Shaw, 30, of Unity, seatbelt violation. Joshua Reynolds, 29, of Freedom, arrested...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Aug. 10 William C. Whitcomb, 33, of Frankfort, no proof of insurance. Vanessa Harding, 26, of Troy,...
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Man accused of threatening to kill woman, her child
A Stockton Springs man remains at the Knox County Jail after he was arrested for sending a female victim threatening messages that caused her to fear for her safety. Tyler J. Damon, 22, had bail set...
View ArticleTransition in city clerk's office prompts plans to reorganize departments
A recently-filled vacancy in the Belfast city clerk's office gave the city manager opportunity to re-evaluate the department's structure and how it divides responsibilities with the finance...
View ArticleCouncil appoints new airport master plan advisory committee
The Belfast City Council has appointed new members to an airport master plan advisory committee. The committee will work with the city's aviation consultant, representatives of the Federal Aviation...
View ArticleLincolnville selectmen set 15.5 mil rate
Lincolnville residents will see a jump in property tax bills this year, in part due to a more than $36 million decrease in the town's valuation. Assessor's Agent Vern Ziegler said some areas of town...
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Family farm protected for new generations
Maine Farmland Trust recently closed on the purchase of an easement that protects a 347-acre farm in Freedom. Bennett Farm, owned by Steve and Judy Bennett, is a hay and beef farm with a large...
View ArticleSelectmen again decline to appoint harbormaster, assistant
After a lengthy discussion, Lincolnville Selectmen voted 1-4 against the appointment of a harbormaster and assistant harbormaster Aug. 11. Selectman Jason Trundy — the lone supporting vote — asked the...
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ONLINE POLL: What would you like to ask the candidates?
As we enter the final stretch of the 2014 election season, we will be reaching out to candidates running for seats in the Legislature and asking them about the issues that are important to you. To do...
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World's largest sweetFrog frozen yogurt shop opens in Belfast
Before they knew what they wanted it to be, they knew they wanted their new business to be about: fun, family and community. Shawn Doll, Stephen Racioppi and Crystal Ballard, three friends with nearly...
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