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Waldo County representative charged with indecent conduct
A Waldo County lawmaker was arrested by a Maine state police trooper the evening of Sept. 15 after allegedly being engaged in a sexual act in a park-and-ride in West Gardiner. Brian L. Jones, 56, of...
View ArticleCouncil sets mill rate at 21.65
The city council set the mill rate to 21.65, up from the previous mill rate of 20.80, at a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16. The city, school and county budgets for which Belfast is responsible total $15.781...
View ArticleCouncil sets mill rate to 21.65
The city council set the mill rate to 21.65, up from the previous mill rate of 20.80, at a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16. The city, school and county budgets for which Belfast is responsible total $15.781...
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RSU 20 board discusses opportunity for students, community members to visit...
The Regional School Unit 20 board of directors plans for an opportunity for students and community members to visit China in 2015. Searsport District High School and Middle School Principal Kent...
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Sun blinds driver prior to two-vehicle crash
A driver blinded by the sun rear ended a pickup truck the morning of Sept. 15. Deputy Darrin Moody of the Waldo County Sheriff's office responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:37 a.m. near...
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Humane Society president visits Belfast on bear referendum campaign
The president of the Humane Society of the United States and representatives from Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting met with local media outlets and the public Friday, Sept. 12, to answer questions and...
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Volunteers clean up illegal dump sites on Landowner Appreciation Cleanup Day
A group of Unity College students volunteered to clean up an illegal dump site in Burnham Saturday Sept. 13 as part of the statewide Landowner Appreciation Cleanup Day. The Maine Department of...
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Belfast Lions Club carries on 9/11 memorial tradition
The Belfast Lions club held its 11th annual 9/11 Remembrance Walk across the Veteran's Memorial Bridge Thursday morning, Sept. 11. Under somber skies, about 45 people carrying flags and signs walked...
View ArticleCounty commissioners propose reduced budget for 2015
The Waldo County Commissioners are submitting a proposed 2015 budget that is more than 3 percent less than the 2014 budget. As proposed, the 2015 budget is $175,204, or 3.39 percent, less than the...
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RSU 3 implements measures to address recent increase in student failure rates...
Regional School Unit 3 board members discussed a report on student failure rates at Mount View High School and ways the administration is addressing the issue. Superintendent Heather Perry said at the...
View ArticlePOLL: Do you have an emergency plan in place for your home?
Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross is encouraging Mainers to mark National Preparedness Month (September) by creating a household disaster plan to keep you and your family...
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Route 1 crash causes minor injuries, slows traffic
A couple from England on vacation suffered minor injuries after their vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck on Route 1 the afternoon of Sept. 16. Sgt. John Gibbs of the Belfast Police...
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Waldo County representative charged with indecent conduct
A Waldo County lawmaker was arrested by a Maine State Police trooper the evening of Sept. 15 after allegedly being engaged in a sexual act in a park-and-ride in West Gardiner. Brian L. Jones, 56, of...
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RSU 20 board discusses opportunity for students, community members to visit...
The Regional School Unit 20 board of directors gave a green light to planners of a China visit for interested students and community members in 2015. Searsport District High School and Middle School...
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Drivers avoid injury in two-vehicle collision in Belmont
No injuries were reported after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Augusta and Morrill roads in Belmont Sept. 19. Deputy Cody Laite of the Waldo County Sheriff's Office responded to the...
View ArticleWaldo County Registry of Deeds
The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Sept. 11 and Sept. 17: Lincolnville Terrie L. Kelly and John M. Kelly to Megan V. Laite and Justin C. Laite...
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Police investigating alleged hit-and-run crash
Belfast police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run crash after a pickup truck rear-ended a vehicle and then left the scene. Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham said the crash was reported at 6:48...
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Common Ground Country Fair draws 54,000 visitors
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association held its 38th Common Ground Country Fair celebrating rural and sustainable living in Maine Sept. 19-21, as always, the third weekend after Labor Day....
View ArticleFifth District Court
The following cases were closed at 5th District Court in Belfast between Sept. 12 and Sept. 17: Dennis R. Bailey, 64, of Knox, rule violations, compliance review, $100 fine. Rosemarie Breen, 33, of...
View ArticleWaldo County Superior Court
The following case was closed in Waldo County Superior Court between Sept. 12 and Sept. 17: Daniel S. Cunningham, 30, of Morrill, gross sexual assault, 6 days in Waldo County Jail, probation partially...
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