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Knox County divorces
Wed, 12/02/2020 - 5:15pm
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court Oct.-Nov. Cynthia Anderson of Rockland and William Anderson Jr. of South Thomaston, married Oct. 11, 1994, in St. George. She will change her name to Cynthia Mary Hillgrove. Laura Colson of Camden and Christopher Colson of Camden, married June 4, 2016, in Thomaston. She will change her name to Laura Lee Soule. Michael Schneider of Thomaston and Sarah Schneider of Thomaston, married July 9, 2016, in Brunswick. She will...
Rockport Police beat
Tue, 12/01/2020 - 8:30pm
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity from Oct. 17-Nov. 27. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Oct. 23 Evan Lanpher, 25, of Liberty, was issued a summons by Officer Celjeta Bixhaku for failure to register vehicle, expired 30-150 days. Heather M. Beauchene, 46, of Rockport, was issued a summons by Bixhaku for reckless conduct. Oct. 28...
Knox County deed transfers
Tue, 12/01/2020 - 1:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Nov. 16-23 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Keith L. Harper to Jonathan R. Wilder and Lori Ann Wilder. John W. Barter, Amanda M. Barter, John Barter and Amanda Barter to John W. Barter and Amanda M. Barter. Camden Marilyn D. Smith to Joseph R. Smith, Stephanie F. Phelps and Anita K. Watkins. Sophie Linkin Tr. and Sophie Linkin Revocable Trust to 27 Union Street. Katie Marie Cunningham...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:30am

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 257 calls for service for the period of Nov. 23 to Nov. 30. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 12,464 calls for service. Arrests Michael K. O’Leary III, 23, of Augusta was arrested Nov. 26 for Operating under the Influence, on Augusta Road, in Jefferson, by Deputy Jonathan Colby. Maryellen Morey, 46, of Hull, Massachusetts was arrested Nov. 28 for Operating under the Influence, on Doyle Road, in...
Waldo County deed transfers
Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:45pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 16-27. Belfast Amy Dyer Drinkwater, Amy M. Dyer, and Amy M. Dyer Kelley to Lawrence and Nadine Bangerter. Suzanne T. and Mark Macleod to Christina Hassett. Husson Park LLC to Dennis O. and Christine M. Urick. David Brooks McKinney and Patricia J. Blakeslee to Francis A. King and Mary Nevin. Carol Beebe and Carol Ann Bergeron to Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County. Evan and Alana...
Camden Police beat
Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:15pm
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Nov. 10-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Nov. 15 Male juvenile, 16, of Cushing, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle on an interim license between 12-5 a.m. Nov. 26 Tmara A. Clark, 43, of Camden, was arrested my Officer Mark Bennet for domestic violence assault. Sarah...
Morrill man to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to shooting, killing, romantic rival
Mon, 11/30/2020 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — A Morrill man is set to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to the 2019 shooting death of a romantic rival. Austin McDevitt, 24, pleaded guilty to the intentional or knowing murder of 26-year-old Shane Sauer in Waldo County Superior Court Nov. 25. Sauer was killed following a confrontation with McDevitt in March 2019. Facing a sentence anywhere from 25 years to life in prison, McDevitt is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. McDevitt drove himself to the Belfast Police...
Upcoming Belfast City Council meeting topics to include speeding in Belfast, exploding targets ordinances
Mon, 11/30/2020 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its first meeting on the first day of December, with several discussion points centered around ‘exploding targets,’ and the possible regulation of their use in Belfast. Exploding targets, which are also known as binary explosives, according to The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives , are “prepacked products consisting of two separate components, usually an oxidizer like ammonium nitrate and a fuel such as aluminum or another metal...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Fri, 11/27/2020 - 4:45pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office recently reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Nov. 9 Aaron Esposito, 37, of Searsport, was arrested for operating under the influence, two counts of violating conditions of release, aggravated criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct on Belmont Ave in Belfast. Erica Thoms can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com
Belfast Police beat
Fri, 11/27/2020 - 4:45pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 3-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Nov. 3 Robert N. Debeck, 21, of Franklin, was issued summonses for theft of services on Church Street and abandoning animals at an animal care facility at Paws in Camden stemming from an incident Oct. 30. Krysta-Sky M. Sweetland, 21, of Franklin, was issued summonses for theft of services on Church Street and abandoning animals at an animal care facility at Paws in...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:45pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 9-17. Paul T. Andrews, 65, of Newcastle, operating under the influence (drugs or combination) in Union May 21, 2020, dismissed; driving to endanger in Union May 21, 2020, $575 fine, license suspended 30 days. Nathaniel Cowperthwaite, 24, of Palermo, attaching false plates in Rockland Jan. 23, 2020, $100 fine. Dalton Cross, 27, of South Thomaston, failure to register vehicle in St. George July 13, 2020, dismissed...
Multiple reports this year have chronicled oversight problems at the agency
Maine begins search for new public defense director, approves rule changes
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 3:00pm

In the final six weeks of the year, Maine’s public defense agency is racing to meet multiple deadlines to overhaul its operations while also beginning a search for a new executive director. A “very lean” staff of three people will be expected to run the state agency after outgoing director John Pelletier leaves on Dec. 11. Pelletier resigned earlier this month after more than a decade at the helm of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, or MCILS, amid mounting criticism of his...
Maine State Police Troop D blotter
Mon, 11/23/2020 - 2:30pm

AUGUSTA — AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity Nov. 4-14. Troop D is responsible for Maine's Midcoast, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties, the southern half of Kennebec County, and part of northern Cumberland County. The troop also patrols Interstate 295, from Brunswick to Gardiner. The troop's complement includes a lieutenant, three sergeants, 25 troopers, and a secretary. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Nov. 4...
Waldo County deed transfers
Mon, 11/23/2020 - 2:00pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 26 - Nov. 13. Belfast Joseph J. and Jo Ann Nivolo to Anna and Joel Smith. Cherisse Hamilton to Cathryn Aiken. Heather P. Wolfe and William Gilliland to Kate Hendler Anello and Kanani Rose. Cindy L. Hammond to Barbara Verenis. CQ-39 LLC to John G. Riley Jr. and Frances A. Riley. Broughman Builders Inc. to Jason M. Bannister. Shane M. Sagaas to Casey A. and Nicholas M. Coad. David B...
Knox County deed transfers
Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:30pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Nov. 9-16 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden Russell J. Collett and Paula Collett to Ivana Rouse and John Rouse. Phyliss K. Lee and Phyliss K. Salamon to Jason P. Ellis and Kimberly A. Ellis. Stephen W. Hanscom Tr, Lawrence K. Hoyt Tr, John F. Steele Sr, and John F. Steel to Naomi K. Castner. Cushing Willard S. Robinson and Barbara S. Robinson to Gordon L. Robinson. Friendship...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Oct. 24 - Nov. 8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Oct. 24 Jacob S. Aitken, 26, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Swan Lake Ave in Swanville. Oct. 27 James R. Holsomback, 39, of Brooks, was issued summonses for attaching false plates and failure to provide proof of insurance on Veterans Highway in Brooks. Oct. 28 Guy R...
Belfast Police beat
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 26 - Nov. 13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Oct. 26 Timothy C. Sweetland, 44, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft of services on Church Street, stemming from an incident Oct. 9 Anthony L. Sweetland, 24, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft of services on Church Street, stemming from an incident Oct. 9. Oct. 30 Jack Littlefield, 20, of Belfast, was issued a summons for...
Waldo County closed cases
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 6:00pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 29 - Nov. 8. Dylan Stinson, 25, of Bangor, violating a protection from abuse order in Belfast Oct. 6, 2018, 45 days in jail. Thomas Tracey, 53, of Belfast, operating under the influence in Searsport Aug. 3, 2019, dismissed. Ethan West, 19, of Liberty, operating under the influence in Liberty Aug. 2, 2019, dismissed; driving to endanger in Liberty Aug. 2, 2019, dismissed. Kandi Flemming, 32, of Winterport, probation...
If it weren’t for the tail light
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 4:45pm

ROCKLAND — At least 10 minutes went by during a search for a reported motor vehicle crash on Payne Avenue, in Rockland, before an off-duty firefighter noticed the flash of a tail light in a dense wooded area. Had it not been for that sighting, the search perimeter may have grown infinitely wider as police, fire/EMS, and others combed the area for a vehicle with no exact location. Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, shortly after 7:30 p.m., Knox Regional Communications Center received a call from OnStar...
Police search for male suspect who fled after alleged home theft
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 2:00pm

APPLETON — Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Nov. 16 and are searching for a male suspect who fled the scene in connection with a residential theft. According to Chief Deputy Patrick W. Polky, at approximately 10:40 a.m., Nov. 16, the Knox County Regional Communications Center received a phone call reporting a male actively taking property from a residence on Camden Road in Appleton. As deputies were responding to the area, the male ran off into the woods and the vehicle seen nearby...
Knox County grand jury indictments
Tue, 11/17/2020 - 9:30pm
ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury handed down indictments against 31 defendants, for a total of 82 counts, after meeting Nov. 3-4. An indictment does not imply guilt. Kurtis A. Rome-Bertrand, 26, of Rockland, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, and tampering with a victim all in Rockland April 2, 2020. April L. Bouchard, 39, of Farmingdale, trafficking in prison contraband (suboxone) in Warren May 4, 2019. Benjamin K. Burgess, 41, of Warren, unlawful trafficking in drugs (cocaine)...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 11/17/2020 - 1:30pm

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 279 calls for service for the period of Nov. 10 to Nov. 17. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,908 calls for service. Arrests Donald E. Prior, 47, of Bremen was arrested Nov. 10 on a warrant for Bail Violation at Two Bridges Regional Jail, in Wiscasset, by Deputy David Bellows. David L. Campbell, 39, of Bath was arrested Nov. 12 on a warrant for Violation of Bail at Two Bridges Regional Jail, in...
Vessel on fire goes adrift from St. George to South Thomaston
Mon, 11/16/2020 - 2:45pm

SOUTH THOMASTON — Firefighters were able to intercept a burning boat after it drifted from St. George to South Thomaston, Monday morning, Nov. 16. With the Coast Guard and Marine Patrol still en route, members of St. George and South Thomaston’s fire departments grabbed portable pumps and hoses and leaped aboard a rescue boat as they raced to get to the flames before those flames came into contact with land or other structures. Around 7 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16, as power lines were being restored...
Old County Road in Rockland reopens following dump truck overturn
Mon, 11/16/2020 - 12:00pm

ROCKLAND — The driver of a Geo. C. Hall dump truck is being treated at Pen Bay Medical Center after the truck he was operating landed on its side, around 11:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16. According to Rockland Police, John Nadeau, 62, of Lincolnville, was traveling south on Old County Road when he drove onto the shoulder of the southbound lane. His actions led to an overcorrection in steering, leading to the truck tipping over, losing a load of sand onto the northbound lane. Nadeau was extricated by...
Knox County deed transfers
Sat, 11/14/2020 - 9:45pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Nov. 2-9 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Nicholas A. Trull to William R. Raddatz and Stephanie A. Raddatz. Jason A. Gushee to Walter Read, Jr. Camden Clinton Beveridge to Amy Sivigny. Robert M. Oxton to Robert M. Oxton and Bobbi Ann Oxton. John E. Tooley Estate to Jeffrey L. Stagg and Tara L. Stagg. Mark Paolucci and Shelli Paolucci to Mark Paolucci Tr. and 2008 Mark Paolucci Family...
Belfast man arrested after drugs, weapons found at home
Fri, 11/13/2020 - 8:15pm

BELFAST — A Belfast man was arrested Nov. 11, after a parole check resulted in the discovery of a variety of weapons, all in violation of conditions of his release. According to a media report from the Maine State Police, members of the Troop D squad conducted a parole check on Trevor Cannell, 26, of Poors Mills Road, when the weapons were found. Cannell is currently on parole for burglary, robbery, and unlawful possession of schedule W drugs on charges based out of Missouri. Part of Cannell’s...
Sentenced to 48 years in Dec. for depraved indifference murder of daughter
Sharon Kennedy (fka Carrillo) argues to have sentence, conviction vacated
Fri, 11/13/2020 - 7:45pm

PORTLAND — Lawyers for Sharon Kennedy (formerly Sharon Carrillo) are asking for her sentence or conviction in the Feb. 2018, beating death of her daughter to be vacated. The appeal, which was filed with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, July 24, followed Kennedy’s December 2019 conviction of the depraved indifference murder to be vacated. Sharon returned to her maiden name after annulling her marriage to Julio Carrillo, who was also charged with murder. Marissa Kennedy...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Fri, 11/13/2020 - 2:45pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 13-Nov. 9. Carl D. Adams, Jr., 38, of Thomaston, unlawful sexual touching in Thomaston Nov. 6, 2019, dismissed. Issac John Allen, 47, of Rockland, domestic violence assault in Rockland July 31, 2020, 180 days in jail with all but seven days suspended, probation one year. Joseph I. Bacon, 21, of South China, operating while license suspended or revoked in Rockport Aug. 24, 2020, $250 fine. William B. Beck, 55, of...
Two charged with arson after pickup burns in Appleton gravel pit
Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:45am
AUGUSTA – The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged two people with arson for allegedly burning a truck in Appleton, according to a news release from the Maine Office of Public Safety. On Oct. 4, 2020, investigators were called to a gravel pit in Appleton where a truck that had been parked there overnight had been burned. As a result of the investigation, Corey Spear, 20, and Edward Van Dyke III, 24, were charged with Arson on Oct. 30, 2020, the release said. After the initial charge,...
Camden Police beat
Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:45pm
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Oct. 19-Nov. 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Oct. 19 Kaylie J. Lee, 21, of South Thomaston, was issued summonses by Officer Mark Bennett, Jr., for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to produce insurance. Ian J. Campbell, 30, of Montville, was issued a summons by Bennett for operating an...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Six arrests
Tue, 11/10/2020 - 4:15pm

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 361 calls for service for the period of Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,629 calls for service. Arrests Timothy J. Ferrell, 23, of Westport Island was arrested Nov. 3 on Bath Road in Wiscasset, for Violating Condition of Release, by Transport Sgt. Aaron Mortensen. Megan E. Dumais, 35, of Turner was arrested Nov. 4 for Operating under the Influence and Violating Conditions of...
Watchdog: MCILS lacks established financial policies, strong oversight structure, adequate staffing to meet constitutional obligations
Ineffective financial oversight, missed obligations of Maine’s public defense agency detailed in new report
Tue, 11/10/2020 - 1:30pm

Maine’s public defense agency operated without clear leadership and with few written policies that caused a cascade of problems with its finances and oversight of attorneys for the state’s poorest defendants, a scathing report released Monday by the state’s oversight agency shows. The state Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, or OPEGA, found that weak oversight by Maine’s public defense system threatened its mandated purpose of ensuring “high quality representation to...
Rockland police continue investigation into Birch Street incident
Mon, 11/09/2020 - 8:15am
ROCKLAND — Rockland police have located a juvenile who is alleged to have discharged a gun in the vicinity of Birch Street, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8. Police have also recovered the weapon, which was a handgun. According to Detective Alex Gaylor, of Rockland PD, Police continue to interview witnesses and collect evidence connected to an argument involving at least three people that led to the suspect allegedly shooting in the direction of the two others. The incident took place on a couple front...
Searsport town manager debunks rumor ambulance staff are COVID-19 positive
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 7:45pm

SEARSPORT — Rumors that several Searsport ambulance personnel tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 are inaccurate, according to a statement by Town Manager James Gillway in the town’s newsletter. “The Town of Searsport is not aware of any employee infected by COVID-19,” Gillway wrote. The rumors have the potential to negatively impact other members of the community who may believe the unfounded rumors. “We are worried that this misinformation will scare people into not calling for...
Building permit to be issued: ‘this battle in court is not winnable for the City of Rockland’
Rockland City Council issues statement following settlement over monopole lawsuit
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:30pm

ROCKLAND —A settlement has been reached between the private company that wanted to site a monopole in Rockland and the city. The settlement stipulates that Bay Communications, the City and the Rockland Planning Board all agree that the company be authorized to construct its facility in according to its site plan. Furthermore, the city is to instruct its Code Enforcement Department to issue a building permit (and electrical permit, if required) to Bay for the construction of the Facility within...
Rockport man charged with burglary at Rockland tavern
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 2:00pm
ROCKLAND — Rockland police have also charged a Rockport man who is being held in jail after he allegedly created a police standoff, with burglary. Mark Hupper, 35, was charged on Nov. 4 with burglary after a police investigation into multiple burglaries that occurred at the Time Out Pub in October, according to a press release from Rockland Police Chief Chris Young. Police said that during the burglaries, money, alcohol and other items were taken and property was destroyed. More charges related...
Maine Marine Patrol investigates Northport drowning death
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 7:30am
NORTHPORT — After notifying next of kin, the Maine Marine Patrol has released identity of the man whose body was discovered in the water off Shore Road in Northport Nov. 5. The body of Allen Hayward, 78, of Northport, was found in the water next to the shore and reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Marine Patrol along with members of Waldo County Sheriff's Office and Northport Fire and EMS responded to the report. CPR was performed but he was pronounced deceased at the scene by...
proposed opening Maine’s first two public defender offices, substantial pay raise for court-appointed counsel
Officials propose doubling budget for agency charged with defending Maine’s poor
Thu, 11/05/2020 - 11:00am

Officials are proposing to double the size of the budget set aside to provide the legal services needed to adequately defend the state’s poor who are accused of crimes. The $35.4 million proposal put forward by the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, or MCILS, would establish the state’s first two public defender offices and provide a substantial raise to private attorneys paid to represent the poor. Members debated the large price tag before unanimously voting in support of the budget...
Knox County divorces
Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:15pm
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court Sept.-Oct. Brittany A. Chapin of South Thomaston and Christopher T. Chapin of Waldoboro, married May 19, 2012, in South Thomaston. Heidi Brown of Warren and James Brown of Warren, married May 31, 2008, in Camden. Robin M. Wood of Rockland and Donald Wood of Cushing, married April 3, 2012, in Rockland. She will change her name to Robin Allison. Trisha Bowman Gendron of Union and Shawn M. Gendron of Rockland, married June...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Five arrests
Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:15am

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 367 calls for service for the period of Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,268 calls for service. Summonses Mark McConnell, 57, of Trotwood, Ohio was summonsed Oct. 27 for Operating Under the Influence, on Route 1, Newcastle, by Deputy Michael Godin. Cainin Griffin, 23, of Wiscasset was summonsed Oct. 31 for Violation of Conditions of Release on Boothbay Road, in Edgecomb, by...
Waldo County closed cases
Tue, 11/03/2020 - 2:15pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 19-28. Gregg L. Hamilton, 47, of Brooks, probation violation in Waldo Aug. 15, 2017, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued. Andrew M. Sousa, 36, of Brooks, probation violation in Unity April 9, 2018, five months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; violating a protection from abuse order in Brooks May 28, five months in jail. David A.M. Bowring, 30, of Clinton, violation of a...
Waldo County divorces
Tue, 11/03/2020 - 2:15pm
BELFAST — The following divorces were recorded in Belfast District Court Aug. 1 - Sept. 23. Crystal A. Curtis, of Waldo, and Wayne A. Curtis, of Brooks, were married Aug. 22, 2009, in Jackson and divorced Oct. 16. Erica L. Hughes, of Brooks, and Robert A. Hughes, of Belfast, were married June 18, 2005, in Belfast and divorced Oct. 16. Stefanie A. Burchill, of Waterville, and Terry A. Nicholas, of Brooks, were married July 21, 2019, in Belfast and divorced Oct. 5. Heaven D. Dudley Bucklin, of...
Waterville woman pleads guilty to wire fraud
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 7:30pm
A Waterville woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Bangor to wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank said Oct. 30, in a news release. According to court records, from December 2014 through October 2019, Beth Bing, 49, made unauthorized use of her employer’s corporate credit cards, and used fraudulent interstate communications via telephone and email in furtherance of the scheme. Bing faces up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine. She will be sentenced after...
Maine’s Attorney General formalizes how bias-based complaints against law enforcement are processed
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 6:45pm
On Nov. 2, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following: “Bias-based profiling by law enforcement is a continuing matter of public concern. At the core of this concern is the trust of members of our communities that they will be treated fairly and appropriately in their interactions with law enforcement. “While law enforcement agencies in Maine have adopted policies and procedures prohibiting bias-based profiling, there is limited data on the scope of potential profiling in...
Waldo County deed transfers
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:15am
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 9-23. Belfast Coleen A. Marsh to Joella and Michael Bailey. James D. Oates to Catherine Downey-Rispoli Trust. Greider Family Real Estate Trust to C.J. Morgan Freeman. Susan C. Black Est. to Elizabeth V. Durham. Joseph D. Dubois to Justin Olsen and Nancy Shaw. Nancy McCalley to Nancy Elizabeth McCalley Living Trust. Susan M. and Michael J. Shershow to Sara M. Morris and Thomas G...
Maine State Police Troop D blotter
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:15am

AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity Oct. 12-24. Troop D is responsible for Maine's Midcoast, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties, the southern half of Kennebec County, and part of northern Cumberland County. The troop also patrols Interstate 295, from Brunswick to Gardiner. The troop's complement includes a lieutenant, three sergeants, 25 troopers, and a secretary. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Oct. 14 Clifford...
Belfast Police beat
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:15am

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 18-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Oct. 18 Derri M. Lucas, 44, of Knox, was arrested for (three counts of) assault on Piper Stream Road. Oct. 24 Matthew S. Melvin, 39, of Shelburne, Vermont, was arrested for failure to appear. Barbara Edmonds, 85, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for theft by taking or transfer on Northport Ave. Oct. 25 Michael Paquin, 50, of Belmont, was arrested for...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:15am

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 20-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Sept. 14 (late entry) William A. Bailey, 54, of Knox, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, failure to notify of an accident via quickest means, and leaving the scene of a property damage crash on Mitchell Road in Freedom. Oct. 9 Dale A. Haskins, 22, of Swanville, was arrested for operating under the influence and attaching false...
Federal judge denies MVHS request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit
Fri, 10/30/2020 - 3:30pm

PORTLAND — A U.S. District Court judge has denied a motion filed by the attorney for Regional School Unit 40 to dismiss two counts of a lawsuit filed in December 2019, by a former Medomak Valley High School student who claimed she was sexually harassed by a former principal. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, named former principal Andrew Cavanaugh, Medomak Valley High School, and social worker Chuck Nguyen as the defendants. The ruling was issued Oct. 29 by U.S. District...
Knox County deed transfers
Wed, 10/28/2020 - 11:30am
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Oct. 12-20 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Esther J. Gaudette to Robert Gaudette, Jr., Esther J. Gaudette, and David C. Meade. Camden Vicky Wilson and John T. Wilson to Karen D. Pettigrew, Anne P. Woodruff, and Lynne E. Pettigrew. Roger E. King to Kristen G. Solo. Stephanie Laite Summers to John Brooks Hopkins III and Laura Hopkins. Margaret Bok Estate to Steven P. Hearn and Lisa R...

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Susan Brackett wins Gingerbread Spectacular

Event: Thu, Dec 3 - 10:00 am
West Bay Rotary Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Event: Thu, Dec 3 - 12:00 pm
SoundCheck: Castlebay FREE LIVESTREAM

Event: Fri, Dec 11 - 7:30 pm
Maine Student Film Crew series continues with stop-motion animation

Event: Thu, Dec 10 - 7:00 pm
Weston, Caponigro to share poems of fire, ice during Poets Corner reading

Event: Sun, Dec 13 - 4:00 pm
St. Peter’s Community hosts speakers series on difficult conversations

Event: Sun, Dec 13 - 2:00 pm
‘Zoom with Vose’ talks vinegar with Bob Sewall, Mia Mantello

Event: Wed, Dec 9 - 6:00 pm
Anthony Antolini to lead Down East Singers, Midcoast Brass, others in free livestream concert

Event: Sun, Dec 13 - 2:00 pm
Santa arrives in Belfast, Dec. 12, for Holiday on the Harbor 2020

Event: Sat, Dec 12 - 11:00 am
First Friday Dharma series discusses impermanence with Robert Schneider

Event: Fri, Dec 4 - 6:00 pm
Camden Conference presents Dick Topping on Russia’s interests in the Arctic

Event: Tue, Dec 8 - 6:30 pm
Happy Hour Fridays with DaPonte String Quartet, special guests

Event: Fri, Dec 4 - 5:00 pm
Staycation travel series explores Sebago Lakes Region

Event: Thu, Dec 17 - 6:00 pm
Gardens Aglow 2020

Event: Thu, Dec 3 - 4:30 pm
‘Discover Something Awesome in Maine’ Zoom talk with Jeremy Grant

Event: Thu, Dec 10 - 6:30 pm
Webinar to present tips for preparing edible gifts

Event: Tue, Dec 8 - 2:00 pm
Take holiday selfies with the Belties at Aldermere Farm

Event: Sat, Dec 5 - 9:00 am
Coastal Mountains nature talk: The Future Forest of Coastal Maine

Event: Thu, Dec 10 - 6:00 pm

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