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Grand jury hands up 19 indictments
The Waldo County grand jury rose Wednesday, Aug. 13, and handed up the following indictments: Jason Andrew Baldwin, 40, of Palermo, four counts of gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, five...
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Two-vehicle crash sends two to hospital
Two women were hospitalized after their vehicles collided in the intersection of Cedar Street and Franklin Street. Belfast Police Officer Wendall Ward said Kathleen Pendleton, 62, of Belfast, was...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20: Monroe Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Kaja Holdings 2 LLC Burnham...
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Driver distracted by bee hits utility pole
A Chrysler SUV went off the road and struck a utility pole after a bee entered the vehicle and distracted the driver Thursday afternoon Aug. 21. A 16-year-old male was driving east on Back Belmont...
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94-year-old woman hopes to revive North Montville Baptist Church community
The Republican Journal visited Winifred Ella Hall at the North Montville Baptist Church during its an annual afternoon of music event. Hall's maiden name is McCorrison, and her father started a car...
View ArticleBelfast awarded $300,000 grant to improve low-income housing
The city of Belfast was awarded a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, a U.S. Housing and Urban Development program in its 40th year, which it will use to rehabilitate substandard housing...
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Rail removal set to begin for future Passy Rail Trail
The city council accepted a bid for the removal of 2.1 miles of rail and ties from Belfast's rail corridor, as part of its plans to construct a recreational trail along the Passagassawakeag River. In...
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Searsport police warning residents about recent phone scam
Searsport police are warning residents to be aware of a telephone scam that was recently reported. Police Chief Dick LaHaye said residents have reported receiving a call from their own telephone...
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Belfast students attending Maine Maritime Academy
Kristine Mehuren, of Searsmont, and Michael Reynolds, of Belfast, both members of the Belfast Area High School Class of 2014, will be attending Maine Maritime Academy this coming fall.
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Belfast students attending Bowdoin College
Emma Moessewilde of Belfast, and Evan Schweikert of Swanville, both part of the Belfast Area High School Class of 2014, will be attending Bowdoin College this coming fall.
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Selectmen, Harbor Committee wrap up series of meetings
The last of three joint meetings between selectmen and the Harbor Committee Thursday, Aug. 21, began with a misunderstanding. Board of Selectmen Chair Ladleah Dunn suggested that once the last...
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'The Muck' eyed as possible youth-only fishing spot
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking into reclaiming Kirby Lake ("The Muck") and stocking it with trout for a youth fishing spot. Children under age 15 would be permitted to fish...
View ArticlePOLL: Have you done your back-to-school shopping yet?
It is back-to-school season! Have you done all your back-to-school shopping yet? Loading...
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Searsport police warn residents about recent phone scam
Searsport police are warning residents to be aware of a telephone scam that was reported recently. Police Chief Dick LaHaye said residents have reported receiving a call from their own telephone...
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Belfast students attend Maine Maritime Academy
Michael Reynolds of Belfast and Kristine Mehuren of Searsmont, both members of the Belfast Area High School Class of 2014, will be attending Maine Maritime Academy this fall.
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Belfast students attend Bowdoin College
Evan Schweikert of Swanville and Emma Moessewilde of Belfast, both members of the Belfast Area High School Class of 2014, will be attending Bowdoin College this coming fall.
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Four Waldo County WWII Veterans take part in 'honor flight' to Washington, D.C.
The Republican Journal met with World War II veterans Albert Jackson of Morrill and Roy Ward, Freedom's oldest resident, at the Belfast Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 25. They were preparing to take a...
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between Aug. 14 and Aug. 19: Anson Bell, 57, of Belmont operating while license suspended or revoked, $250 fine. Tammy Bragdon, 45, of...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court between Aug. 14 and Aug. 19: Jason L. Brewster, 31, of Unity domestic violence assault. Jason A. Brown, 36, of Brooks unlawful...
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Belfast police blotter
Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. Aug. 23 Shelby L. Wight, 19, of Bucksport alleged speed 45 mph in a 35 mph zone. Brandon M....
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