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don’t be a statistic this fourth of july weekend
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reminds Drivers: Buzzed Driving is Impaired Driving
Sat, 07/02/2022 - 5:45pm
This Independence Day, law enforcement agencies in Maine are working hard to reduce impaired driving, according to Maine’s Bureau of Highway Safety, in a news release. The primary goal of the law enforcement presence will be to prevent the tragedies previously seen around the July 4th holiday. So far this year, there have been 14 fatalities on Maine roadways in which the operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Impaired Driving puts you and your...
House shares in brunt of minor vehicle crash on Ingraham Drive
Sat, 07/02/2022 - 5:00pm

OWLS HEAD — For the passersby wondering if their peripheral vision were playing tricks on them while passing a house on Ingraham Drive, in Owls Head, maybe not. A corner pillar is temporarily standing at an angle Saturday afternoon, in the wake of a car crash that forced one of the vehicles against the house corner. At approximately 3:40 p.m., July 2, Owls Head firefighters and Rockland EMS were alerted to a minor two vehicle crash near Ocean Avenue. The people involved were assessed on scene...
Waldo County divorces
Sat, 07/02/2022 - 2:30pm
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. Deandera D. Lang, of Searsport, and Matthew S. Lang, of Searsport, were married Oct. 20, 2001, in Bangor and divorced June 9. Valerie J. Vortriede, of Palermo, and Edward R. Temple, of Palermo, were married Jan. 17, 2021, in Palermo and divorced June 6. Manuel Valencia, of Shelton, Washington, and Chelsea L. Miller, of Kirkland, Washington, were married June 16, 2019, in Edmonds, Washington, and divorced April 27...
Tim Carroll to be sworn in as chief of Rockland Police
Fri, 07/01/2022 - 2:30pm

ROCKLAND – Knox County Sheriff Tim Carroll is about to switch uniforms and shorten his morning commute by a smidge. In a move that creates a full-circle effect, Carroll has been hired to become the next chief of Rockland Police Department. Having started his law enforcement career with Rockland in 1991, Carroll has paddled through an ebb and flow tide of public safety related positions in coastal Maine, stemming from his University of Maine degree in legal technology and holding water with a...
‘In Maine, all children 10 and under must wear a life jacket. Adults don't have to wear them, but they must be available on board’
Operation Dry Water goes into effect this weekend
Thu, 06/30/2022 - 2:45pm

The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend, July 2-July 4. Operation Dry Water is a national awareness and enforcement campaign coordinated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) that focuses on deterring boaters from boating under the influence (BUI) of drugs or alcohol. “Marine Patrol officers will be...
Firefighters called to Woods Road in Owls Head
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 7:30pm

OWLS HEAD — “They did everything right,” said Owls Head Asst. Chief John Gamage. On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, a grill caught fire on the deck of a Woods Road residence. When the family checked the grill, they found the flames and called 911. At approximately 6:30 p.m., fire personnel from Owls Head, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Rockland, Warren, and St. George were alerted to a report of smoke coming from 43 Woods Road. By the time most had arrived, the flames had been reduced to smoke, yet...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 6:45pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 13-20. Stephen D. Achey, 33, of Brunswick, violating condition of release in Rockland Dec. 18, 2021, $350 fine. Zachary Blacker, 29, of Friendship, fishing without valid license in Appleton April 29, 2022, $100 fine. Kaitlin Brady, 23, of Rockland, operating while license suspended or revoked in Union Jan. 4, 2022, $250 fine. Kevin R. Bragdon, 28, of Vancouver, Wash., domestic violence assault in Rockland Nov. 29...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 6:45pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported one traffic citation June 15-25, for failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the citation, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. June 8 Robert J. Kinnie, 57, of Brooks, was arrested for refusing to submit to arrest or detention in...
Waldo County closed cases
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 6:30pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 17-23. Kyle W. Greenleaf, 25, of Frankfort, operating under the influence in Frankfort Feb. 11, 2021, dismissed; driving to endanger in Frankfort Jan. 22, 2021, license suspended for 30 days and $575 fine; operating while license suspended or revoked in Lincolnville Feb. 21, $250 fine; violating a condition of release in Lincolnville Feb. 21, $250 fine. Rebecca Simpson, 37, of Swanville, domestic violence assault in...
Waldo County grand jury indictments
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 6:30pm
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury May 17-18. An indictment does not imply guilt. John E. Drew, 36, of Unity, possession of sexually explicit materials. Grace N. Barter, 35, of Searsmont, violating a condition of release. Stephen E. Boyle Jr.,51, of Northport, burglary; two counts of theft by unauthorized taking; failure to report. Alvin S. Corey, 56, of Brooks, unlawful sexual contact. Daniel P. Crowe, 43, of Frankfort, domestic violence criminal...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 6:30pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported two traffic infractions June 5-25, for operating after suspension and an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the two traffic citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. June 5 Nicholas R. Chesser, 25, of Belfast, was arrested for violating a condition...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Five arrests
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 1:00pm

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 240 calls for service for the period of June 21 to June 28. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4968 calls for service. Summonses Joseph Eno, 18, of Brunswick was issued a summons June 8 for Minor Consuming Liquor, on Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro, by Deputy Ethan Burns. Samuel Cassidy, 18, of North Yarmouth was issued a summons June 8 for Minor Consuming Liquor, on Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro, by Deputy Ethan Burns. Michelle L. Goodridge, 40, of...
New law enacted this session gives those 65 and older opportunity to maintain homestead taxes at current rates
Seniors statewide are eligible to apply for property tax stabilization
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 11:15am
Under a new law enacted by the Maine Legislature earlier this year, Maine residents who are aged 65 and older have an opportunity to freeze their future homestead property tax rates at current levels. The property tax stabilization program, a result of the passage of LD 290, “An Act To Stabilize Property Taxes for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older Who Own a Homestead for at Least 10 Years ” in April, allows eligible seniors to apply to their municipality to stabilize their...
Rockland police arrest suspect in April home invasion
Thu, 06/23/2022 - 6:00pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police, with the assistance of the Machias Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Probation and Patrol, and the Maine State Police Crime Lab, arrested a suspect in connection with an April home invasion in Rockland. Raheem James, 28, of Machias, was arrested June 15 and charged with burglary and assault. The charges come after an investigation into a home invasion and assault that occurred on Summer Street in Rockland during the early morning hours of April 7...
Maine pays to settle discrimination lawsuit
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 9:45am

WARREN — The state paid $395,000 to a former prison corrections officer to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed that she endured a hostile work environment due to her gender and sexual orientation while working at the Maine State Prison and Bolduc Correctional Facility. The amount of the settlement agreement in the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court of Bangor by Autumn Dinsmore in July 2021 has been reported in various media outlets. Her attorney, Shelby Leighton, wrote in a news...
Waldo County, closed cases
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 8:00pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 10-16. Patrick J. Conlon, 20, of Morrill, allowing a minor to possess or consume liquor in Morrill Oct. 31, 2020, dismissed. Allison E. Moss, 23, of Hampden, operating under the influence in Winterport Jan. 19, 2021, dismissed. Lacey V. Lawrence, 28, of Belmont, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast Dec. 3, 2020, 30 days in jail and $400 fine; violating a condition of release in Belfast Dec. 3, 2020, 30...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 8:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity June 7-16. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. June 7 Miralys Duperry, 21, was arrested for violating a condition of release on Searsport Ave in Belfast. June 8 Kristopher Johnson, 47, of Liberty, was arrested for violating a condition of...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 8:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported seven traffic citations June 5-18, for the following reasons: three citations were issued for failure to register a vehicle, two citations were for inspection sticker violations, and there were single citations issued for having excessive exhaust and operating with improper brake lights. In addition to the seven citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless...
Investigate Calais fatal fire; Maine Warden Service responds to two drownings
Multiple violent deaths across the state: Blue Hill man shot in armed confrontation with State Police; Auburn homicides and Winter Harbor death under investigation
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 5:45pm
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers of the Maine State Police and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Curtis Cove Road in Blue Hill for a report of a domestic disturbance involving an injured woman being held against her will. Peter Pfister, 27, was inside the residence, reportedly with firearms, according to a news release from the Maine State Police. The State Police Tactical Team and the State Police Crisis Negotiation Team...
UPDATE: Arrest warrant issued after Thomaston house fire
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 2:00pm

June 21: According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, a fire that brought multiple fire departments to 59 Water Street, in Thomaston, on June 15, was determined to be incendiary in nature. Larry Winchenbach, 40, of Thomaston, was arrested by Thomaston Police Sgt. Chris Hansen after an investigator from the Fire Marshal's Office issued an arrest warrant, June 17, for Winchenbach on an arson charge. Winchenbach is currently at the Knox County Jail, according to the Maine Department of Public...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 1:15pm

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 237 calls for service for the period of June 14 to June 21. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,968 calls for service. Summonses Tiffany L. Barrett, 40, of Dresden was issued a summons June 16 for Violating Condition of Release, on Cedar Grove Road, Dresden, by Deputy Jerold Winslow. Charles E. Stewart, 64, of Westport Island was issued a summons June 19 for Operating after License Suspension, on US Route 1, Nobleboro, by Sgt. Matthew Day...
Looking for Graham
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 12:30pm

Tammy Lacher Scully is desperately searching for her son — and just as desperately searching for ways to explain who he is. An understanding of who he is — has been, and continues to be — key to eliciting the help needed to look for him. Graham Lacher is not a child. He is 37. He is brilliant. He is gentle. He writes extraordinary poetry. And he is afraid of people. Not in a confrontational way. He just avoids them. Lacher was last seen on Monday, June 6, running away from the Dorothea Dix...
UPDATED: Man dies in overnight vehicle crash in Union
Mon, 06/20/2022 - 8:30am

June 20 update: The man who died in a single-vehicle car crash early Saturday morning, June 18, has been identified as Shawn Nadeau, 51, of Searsmont. UNION — On June 18, 2022, at approximately 1:53 a.m., Knox Regional Communication Center (RCC) received a call from Hyundai Blue Link reporting a motor vehicle crash near 854 Depot Street, in Union. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, first responders arrived in the area and located a white Hyundai Elantra, with significant...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Sun, 06/19/2022 - 9:30pm
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 1-13. Matthew J. Bradley, 39, of Portland, trafficking in prison contraband in Warren July 13, 2019, dismissed. Clancy Collins, 30, of Warren, probation violation on a previous conviction of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Thomaston April 4, 2018, 25 months in prison, probation revoked. William Deane Jr., 45, of Lincolnville, domestic violence criminal threatening in Friendship May 11, 2022, four months...
UPDATE: All clear following threat made to Maine Medical Center in Portland
Sun, 06/19/2022 - 5:15pm
Maine Medical Center has been declared all-clear by Portland and State Police at 6:32 p.m., working in coordination with the MMC Safety and Security teams. Visitation has been returned to normal status. MMC has thanked the Portland and State Police for their rapid response and collaboration. Maine Medical Center issued the following statement today, June 19, at 3:15 pm: Maine Medical Center received a threat through its switchboard on Sunday, June 19, 2022. This threat is being investigated by...
Rockland Police remind citizens to keep their vehicles locked to avoid theft
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 9:30pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police want to make the community aware that over the past few months, several unlocked vehicles, with the keys left inside, have been stolen from Rockland, according to a news release on its Facebook page June 17. Additionally, several unlocked vehicles have been entered and rummaged through, some having items stolen from them, police said. Rockland Police would like to remind people to lock their vehicles when left unattended, even if it is for a short time. Additionally,...
Knox County grand jury indictments
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 3:45pm
ROCKLAND — The Knox County grand jury indicted 40 defendants, for a total of 110 counts, during its recent three-day session that concluded June 9. An indictment does not imply guilt. Arthur M. Andrews, 36, of Camden, unauthorized use of property and operating after revocation in Camden April 18, 2022. Charles Bill, 39, of Rockport, aggravated assault in Warren July 27, 2021. Daniel Bonneau, 42, of Rockland, aggravated assault in Rockland Dec. 2, 2021; domestic violence assault, two counts, and...
Waldo County closed cases
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:30pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 3-9. Zachary Barnett, 35, of Winterport, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in Winterport June 6, 2019, eight years in prison with all but four years suspended, three years of probation, and $400 fine. Douglas D. Knowlton, 60, of Troy, arson in Troy March 24, 2020, dismissed; criminal attempt in Troy March 24, 2020, 10 days in jail. Michael L. Gray, 41, of Swanville, operating under the influence in Belfast Feb...
Waldo County deed transfers
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 10:45pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 11-22. Belfast William L. and Diane S. Jarrell to William L. Jarrell. Jenny Davis to Amy Adamson. Amy Adamson to Jenny Davis. Warren L. Batchelder Jr. Est. to Jason Batchelder. Craig R. and Jill H. Starrett to Stephanie M. Natale and Brian D. Frusan. Northport Avenue HCWC LLC to Jean Jestner and David Read. Belmont Homes Unlimited LLC and E&T Homes LLC to Kim R. Lessarg...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 9:45pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported one traffic citation May 30 - June 10, for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the traffic citation, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 13 (late entry) Rory Mullen, 36, of Prospect, was arrested for theft, criminal mischief,...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 9:45pm

BELFAST— Belfast Police reported nine traffic citations May 31 - June 7, with four citations issued for inspection sticker violations, and one citation issued for each of the following violations; operating a motor vehicle with opaque material in a window, operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld electronic device, operating with expired temporary registration, failure to register a vehicle, and failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the nine traffic citations, the...
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office investigates two separate crashes with fatalities
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 11:00am

FRANKFORT and PALERMO — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two crashes that killed two people in separate incidents. On June 11, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motorcycle crash that had occurred on Main Road North in Frankfort. Deputy Kyle Masse and Lucas Potts responded to the scene. Once on scene Deputy Masse was able to determine that a motorcycle traveling southbound had left the roadway and the operator, Mitchell Philbrook,...
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Warren man dies while working in his yard
Sat, 06/11/2022 - 6:30pm

WARREN — At approximately 3:15 p.m., on Saturday, June 11, 2022, Knox Regional Communication Center received 911 calls reporting an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at a residence on Atlantic Highway, in Warren. First responders arrived at the residence and found Harvey Staples, 69, of Warren, deceased. The incident is still being investigated but preliminary information is that the death is accidental, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, in a news release. “Mr. Staples...
Maine State Police to hire additional detectives, behavioral health specialists
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 9:45pm

On June 10, Maine State Police Colonel John Cote described a structural reorganization of the agency that he oversees, and which includes several new positions and other efficiency measures. Troop units are to be reorganized, with overnight coverage on many nights, while Specialty Teams and Major Crimes Units are to be expanded. “The most important message is that the Maine State Police core mission will remain the same.” said Colonel Cote, in a news release. “In the field, we will work to...
In a day’s work: Rockport firefighters, police contend with car crashing vet office, transformer fire, Route 17 collision, grocery truck mishap
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:45pm

ROCKPORT — By the time 5 p.m. rolled around for regular June 9 Thursday evening training at the Rockport Fire Department, firefighters had already been together for much of the day responding to multiple incidents that had them, as well as Police Officer Celjeta Bixhaku and North East Mobile Health Services, hurrying from one end of town to the other. Through it all, and despite the sometimes driving rain and fog, there were no injuries. But by the end of the day, Pen Bay Veterinary, on...
Paramedic Jon Powers receives Governor’s Award for EMS
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 8:30am

ROCKLAND — Maine is a leader in online database record-keeping for Emergency Management Services (EMS). Other states look toward this northeast corner of the country as an example of how it’s done. And within the Maine industry, a member of Northeast Mobile Health Services gets a lot of credit. Paramedic Jon Powers, of Union, accepted this year’s Governor’s Award for exceptional contribution to the EMS, national or system-wide level, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Midcoast School of Technology...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 06/07/2022 - 10:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported one traffic citation May 15-31, for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the single traffic citation, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 15 Nikalee Esposito, 31, of Union, was arrested for operating under the influence and...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 06/07/2022 - 10:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 10-31. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 10 Raymond Pomeroy, 36, of Stockton Springs, was issued summonses for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and operating after suspension on Northport Ave. May 22 Benjamin Staples, 29, of Belfast, was...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Tue, 06/07/2022 - 5:15pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 24-June 1. Remington E. Boggs, 23, of Warren, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockland April 3, 2021, dismissed; driving to endanger in Rockland April 3, 2021, $575 fine, license suspended 30 days. David A. Carver Jr., 46, of Rockland, criminal mischief in Rockland April 9, 2022, dismissed. Ashley D. Clark, 38, of Camden, assault in Rockland Sept. 12, 2021, dismissed. Stanley Collett, 26, of Dawsonville...
Justice rules ACLU can proceed with lawsuit against state public defense agency, commissioners
Tue, 06/07/2022 - 8:30am

The ACLU can go forward with a lawsuit against Maine officials contending the state violated the constitutional rights of indigent defendants by allegedly failing to create an effective public defense system, a superior court justice has ruled. Maine’s attorney general had sought to dismiss the case and claimed the courts cannot grant the ACLU the outcome it desired, which is more funding to train, supervise, oversee and support the attorneys that defend Maine’s poor who are accused of crimes...
Waldo County closed cases
Mon, 06/06/2022 - 8:00pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 27 - June 2. Frederick O. Peabody, 49, of Jackson, operating after habitual offender revocation in Unity Dec. 22, 2018, six months in jail and $1,000 fine. Amanda L. Thomas, 35, of Monroe, operating after habitual offender revocation in Swanville Jan. 3, 2020, dismissed; violating a condition of release in Swanville Jan. 3, 2020, dismissed; operating while license suspended or revoked in Swanville Jan. 3, 2020, seven...
June 7 meeting
Belfast City Council to discuss Route 1/Route 52 intersection, junior firefighting program, award recipients
Mon, 06/06/2022 - 4:15pm

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. and address an agenda that includes the 2022 Belfast Spirit award winner, Route 1 intersection with Route 52, and Farmers Market parking, among others. One of the items listed on City Manager Erin Herbig’s agenda is the consideration of naming public health nurse Susan Dupler as the 2022 Belfast Spirit of America recipient. It is noted that each year the Belfast City Council is tasked...
UPDATE: Man succumbs to injuries after structure collapses in Rockland
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 1:00pm

A man who was injured after a structure collapsed in Rockland, Saturday morning, has died. Police are not releasing the man’s name yet, pending notification of family. ROCKLAND — A construction worker has been flown to a trauma center after being pinned under the roof of a car port Saturday morning in Rockland. As Rockland Fire, EMS, and Police worked to free the man from beneath the collapsed structure, emotions were extremely fragile among the bystanders who, moments earlier, had heared a...
Waldo County deed transfers
Sat, 06/04/2022 - 9:15pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 28 - April 8. Belfast Stephen Harston to Hilary Harston. Aimee Moffitt-Mercer to Martha Conway-Cole and Patrick Hurley. William L. Endicott Jr. and Carol E. Endicott to Becky L. Davis. Linda and Thomas Whitson to Linda and Thomas Whitson. Roselyn M. Bean Est. to Cassandra M. Bean. John F. and John M. Evans to Skinner Properties LLC. Barry R. Dutton to Ilana Vertullo and Roger Hart...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 8:45pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 13-23. Michael E. Arvidson, 22, of Camden, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockport Nov. 20, 2020, dismissed; driving to endanger in Rockport $575 fine, license suspended 30 days. Kasey M. Campbell, 19, of South Thomaston, criminal mischief in Rockland Jan. 9, 2021, $200 fine; minor possessing liquor in Rockland Jan. 9, 2021, $200 fine. Chapter 11 Inc., of Lewiston, operating after registration suspended...
Waldo County closed cases
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 20-26. Alyssa Orestis, 36, of Searsport, operating under the influence in Searsport June 30, 2020, dismissed; endangering the welfare of a child in Searsport June 30, 2020, unconditional discharge; failing to notify of a motor vehicle accident in Searsport June 30, 2020, unconditional discharge; operating a vehicle without a license in Searsport June 30, 2020, unconditional discharge; operating under the influence in...
Waldo County deed transfers
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 7-25. Belfast Laverne Stephen Knapp Jr. and Patricia L. Hooper to Knapp Family Trust. Pacific Invested LLC to Christopher Hurley. Sharon A. Werner to Sonja R. Beal. Lynette D. Sproch to Hummer Real Estate Holdings LLC. Catherine A. Gilmore to Brian L. Fletcher. Michelle Ridley to Kim Blake. Amber N. Corbin and Amber Gordon to Brock Gordon. Belfast Water District to Nordic Aquafarms Inc...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic infraction May 13-28 for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the single citation, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 13 Roger Tripp, 50, of Frankfort, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street. May 17...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 7:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported three traffic infractions May 5-28, for an inspection sticker violation, a seatbelt violation, and failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the three citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 5 Richard Palmer, 29, of...
Statistics on number of fatal crashes for the past three years
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety: 100 Deadliest Days of Summer are here
Tue, 05/31/2022 - 1:30pm

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and its partners encourage motorists to “Survive your Drive.” State Highway Safety Director Lauren Stewart says in a news release: “While summertime may be the best time to relax and have fun, it is NOT the time to relax while driving, especially for teens and new drivers.” Starting Memorial Day, May 30 and running straight through Labor Day, September 5 is known as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” It is the time of year when we see the most activity on our...

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Event: Fri, Jul 8 - 2:00 pm
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