Nov. 5, 2013 Elections: Municipal and state referendums, ordinance changes, candidates

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting today, March 16, at 7 p.m.

Topics of discussion for the meeting include an update from the…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 4

Erik M. Ludwig, 32, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for driving to endanger on Muzzy Ridge Road in Searsmont. 

March 9

Olivia E. Carpentier, 25, of Belfast, was arrested for two counts of violation of conditions of…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt 

March 5

Jennifer L. Patterson, 49, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Belmont Ave. 

Nichole R. Dyer, 29, of Brooks, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 26 - March 4. 

Nadia Carter, 28, of Boothbay Harbor, probation violation in Unity Oct. 6, 2019, probation continued and no sentence imposed. 

Allen D. Henry, 46, of Bangor, operating under the influence in Winterport Dec. 23, 2019, 48 hours in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $800 fine; operating a vehicle without a license (beyond condition/restriction) in Winterport Dec. 23, 2019, 48 hours…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 19-28. 

Belfast

S. Knapp Laverne Sr. and Carol J. Knapp to Stephen Knapp Laverne Jr. and Patricia Lynn Hooper. 

Anne Hormel to Paul Naron. 

Alice M. King to Andrew K. Gommo. 

Phillip P. & Charlotte F. Damon Living Trust to Bruce F. Damon. 

Bruce F. Damon to Bruce F. Damon & A. Sharon Huking Living Trust. 

James F. O’Connors…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 20 - March 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 20

Jordan Young, 27, of Swanville, was issued a summons for leaving the scene of a property damage crash on Boston Road in Winterport, stemming from an incident Feb. 21. 

Feb. 21

Brady Irish, 24, of Dedham, was…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 21 - March 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 19-25. 

Jeffrey D. Vandrey, 41, of Montville, reckless conduct in Montville July 8, 2018, three days in jail and $500 fine; reckless conduct in Montville July 8, 2018, dismissed. 

Michael C. Stone II, 19, of Lincolnville, driving to endanger in Lincolnville April 8, 2019, license suspended for…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 17-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 17

Peter P. Cousins, 23, of Searsport, was issued a summons for operating with two inadequate tires on Route 1. 

Jacques Lucas, 55, of Montville, was issued a summons for speeding 54 mph in a 40 mph zone on Northport Ave. 

Feb. 19…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 11-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.  

Feb. 11

Hunter Thompson, 21, of Morrill, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, two counts of violating conditions of release, and unauthorized use of property on Mount Waldo Road in Frankfort. 

Carol Goodwin, 60, of Hampden, was…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 5-18. 

Belfast

Barbara R. Drinkwater and Barbara J. Thomas to Chad Mills and Robyn Duffy. 

Old County Plantation LLC to Cooper Ridge Properties LLC.

Cooper Ridge Properties LLC to Loren E. Carbone. 

Albert P. and Irene C. Pusillo to Nicole Jacques and John Turner. 

Mark Grass Sr., Mark A. Grass, and Mark A. Grass Sr. to Patricia Lear and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 11-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Tyler J. Damon, 29, of Stockton Springs, probation violation in Prospect Oct. 1, 2019, nine months in jail and probation partially revoked; unlawful furnishing in a scheduled drug in Belfast Sept. 15, six months in jail and $400 fine; criminal mischief in Belfast July 9, 60 days in jail; violation of a protection order in Belfast Nov. 4, six months in jail…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 6-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 6

Eryn E. McCloskey, 28, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Mount View Road in Thorndike. 

Matthew McIver, 34, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on North Palermo Road in…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 7-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 7

Michael Mortell, 58, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Searsport Ave. 

Katelin N. Juszkiewicz, 26, of Searsport, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Starrett Drive. 

Feb. 12

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 3-10.

Nicholas A. Parker, 32, of Belmont, violating a condition of release in Frankfort June 22, 2019, seven days in jail. 

Imma Thomas, 21, of Belfast, aggravated criminal trespass in Belfast July 18, 2019, 364 days in prison with all suspended and two years of probation; criminal threatening in Belfast July 18, 2019, unconditional…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 26 - Feb. 10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 26

Samantha Buchanan, 30, of Belfast, was issued a summons for having a perpetually truant student. 

Jan. 29

James Hall, 62, of Swanville, was issued a summons for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to notify…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Jan. 26 - Feb. 10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 11 (late entry)

Nickolas Philbrick, 24, of Frankfort, was arrested for operating after suspension, violation of a protection order, domestic violence terrorizing, and two counts of violating a condition of release on Route 1A in Frankfort.

Jan. 26…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deed Jan. 22 - Feb. 4. 

Belfast

Alexander U. and Amy T. Case to William Kelly and Corinne Grant. 

Gail O’Donnell Trust to Alison I. Feibel and William Field. 

Troy C. Thomas to Troy C. and Sherry L. Thomas. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 26 - Feb. 2. 

Greg Rossner, 67, of Northport, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Northport Sept. 15, 2017, dismissed; illegal importation of scheduled drugs (seven counts) in Northport March 19, 2019; June 17, 2019; July 13, 2019; Aug. 6, 2019; Oct. 9, 2019; Jan. 20, 2020; and Feb. 19, 2020, all dismissed.

Latisha Cook, 25,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 24 - Feb. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 24

Barbara T. Hartlett, 58, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street. 

Matthew B. McIver, 66, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Route 1. 

Jan. 26

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Jan. 12 - Feb. 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 12

Tyler R. Ellsworth, 21, of Swanville, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on North Searsport Road in Swanville. 

Jan. 14

Chester H. Namoca, 29, of LaGrange, was issued a summons for theft on Main Road…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 1-21. 

Belfast

Janet Pelling to Carol Ginandes Revocable Living Trust.

Belfast Pines LLC to Benjamin S. and Chilloa H. Caswell. 

Belfast Pines LLC to Alycia Benner and Rodney Melanson. 

Philip R. Brown Living Trust and Karna B. Olsson Living Trust to Christine B. and Aaron D. Solet. 

Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County Inc. to Michelle L…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 15-25. 

Nicholas A. Parker, 32, of Belmont, operating under the influence in Waldo Jan. 1, 2019, seven days in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $500 fine; violating a condition of release in Frankfort June 22, 2019, seven days in jail. 

Kathleen Winslow, 35, of Belfast, operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast Nov. 5, 2019, dismissed. 

Takota W. Lenfest, 22, of Swanville…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court. 

Hannah C. Stanley Seekins, of Belfast, and Jody A. Seekins, of Belfast, were married May 11, 2016, in Washington and divorced Jan. 7. 

Karen Chase, of Monroe, and Shawn Chase, of Monroe, were married Sept. 25, 2002, in Wells and divorced Jan. 2. 

Sasha R. Kenney, of Dixmont, and Adam D. Kennedy, of Burnham, were married Feb. 18, 2004, in Burnham and divorced Jan. 7. 

Michael M.…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 15-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 15

Joseph R. Sampson, 53, of Winterport, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Swan Lake Ave.  

Ernest Anderson, 52, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Starrett Drive. 

Jan. 16

Sandra Rich, 58, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Dec. 24 - Jan. 20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 24

Robert A. Daigle, 38, of Frankfort, was issued summonses for leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to give notice of a crash via quickest means, operating without a license, and operating after suspension on Old Belfast Road in Frankfort. 

Dec. 28

Adam Gray, 32,…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 16-31. 

Belfast

Charles A., Nellie J., Clifford V., and Allison L. Littlefield to Edward Perkins Jastram III and Teresa Jastram. 

Claudia Ann Bragdon Sherman to Claudia Ann Bragdon Sherman and Lorrie M. Davis. 

William F. Wood to William F. and Muriel D. Wood. 

Cody M. Keithan to William and Donna Durkin. 

Sally L. Brophy and Constance N.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 8-14. 

Jean Pierre Lahargoue, 32, of Jackson, criminal threatening in Belfast Dec. 8, 2016, $300 fine; threatening display of a weapon in Belfast Dec. 8, 2016, dismissed; violating a condition of release in Belfast Feb. 17, 2018, $300 fine; allowing a minor to possess or consume liquor in Belfast Feb. 17, 2018, dismissed. . 

Scott A. Moores, 41, of Swanville, domestic violence assault in Swanville…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 3-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Jan. 3

Brenda L. Brown, 63, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Main Street. 

Jan. 5

Michael W. Bowden, 61, of Waldo, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Vine Street. 

Jan. 6

Patricia Burleigh, 71, of Swanville, was issued…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department recently reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Dec. 4 

Aaron J. Rockafellow, 30, of Winslow, was issued a summons for operating under the influence. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 22 - Jan. 7. 

Christopher Cutliffe, 46, of Bangor, probation violation in Stockton Springs Sept. 28, 2018, seven days in jail and probation partially revoked. 

Theodore D. Harris, 22, of Winterport, probation violation in Winterport Sept. 24, 2019, 364 days in jail with all suspended, one year of probation, and $5,164.41 restitution; violating a condition of release in Winterport Sept. 12, 48 hours in…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Carol J. Rogers, of Lincolnville, and Richard E. Rogers, of Phillips, were married April 6, 1985, in Hope and divorced Dec. 21. 

Kayla M. Norwood, of Belmont, and Michael S. Lewis, of Waldoboro, were married June 22, 2019, in Belfast and divorced Dec. 12. 

Jennifer M. Ward, of Texarkane, Texas, and Adam D. Ward, of Belfast, were married Aug. 12, 2017, in Belfast and divorced Dec. 6. …

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 8 - Jan. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 8 

William Whitcomb, 39, of Monroe, was arrested for operating after suspension and operating under the influence on Patterson Hill Road. 

Dec. 16

Tyler Batty, 35, of Belfast, was issued summonses for attachment of false plates and violating conditions of release on Waldo Ave. 

Dec. 26…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Dec. 5 - Jan. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 5

John Havlin, 35, of Hampden, was issued a summons for unlawful possession of a scheduled drug on Stream Road in Winterport.

Dec. 10

Ryan M. Boivin, 48, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on New England Road in Searsmont.  

Dec. 17…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 30 - Dec. 15.

Belfast

Waldo Group LLC to Torey A. Benjamin. 

Brian Cooper to Cranberry Meadow Preserve. 

Beatrice S. Devereaux to Terrence M. Devereaux. 

Bryant…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 7-21. 

Brandon Haskell, 38, Monroe, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Palermo Dec. 31, 2016, $300 fine. 

Isabella Witham, 20, of Belfast, assault in Belfast March 7, 2018, $300 fine; assault on an emergency medical care provider in Belfast Oct. 16, 2019, dismissed; violating a condition of release in Belfast Oct. 16, 2019…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 16-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 16

Steven E. Clarke, 56, of Rockland, was issued summonses for operating after suspension and operating with suspended registration on Route 1.

Dec. 20

Destiney E. Robbins, 23, of Belfast, was arrested for failure to appear and issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Starrett Drive,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 30 - Dec. 30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Nov. 2 (late entry)

Devon Ricker, 32, of Dixmont, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Main Street in Morrill. 

Nov. 30

Michael J. Bickford, 25, of Jackson, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Moosehead Trail in Jackson. 

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 30 - Dec. 11. 

Belfast

Waldo Group LLC to Torey A. Benjamin. 

Brian Cooper to Cranberry Meadow Preserve.

Beatrice S. Devereaux to Terrence M. Devereaux. 

Bryant…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Dec. 1-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 1 

Sergeant Cody Laite responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Moosehead Trail in Jackson, where an operator failed to navigate a sweeping curve to the right. The vehicle, a 2017 Dodge, went off the roadway to the left, struck a guardrail…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 1-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Dec. 1

Heidi A. Resh, 39, of Swanville, was issued a summons for theft on Route 1. 

Dec. 3

Harold W. Enman, 52, of Livermore Falls, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, violating conditions of…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Sarah L. Kenney, of Troy, and Philip A. Kenney, of Unity, were married Aug. 1, 1992, in Brooks and divorced Oct. 2. 

Karen Chason, of Unity, and Jon D. Chason, of Raleigh, North Carolina, were married June 17, 1995, in Unity and divorced Sept. 16.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 23 - Dec. 4. 

Caleb Roy, 28, of Burnham, probation violation in Burnham July 28, 2015, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Burnham June 15, six months in jail. 

Timothy P. Gotham, of Belfast, operating under the influence…

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will gather for its regular council meeting Dec. 15, with agenda items including an update regarding Belfast’s poet laureate and a potential community sing-along on New Year’s Day, among others. 

The Belfast City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Several requests for blanket…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 9-20. 

Stephanie C. Coutu, 27, of Waterville, unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug in Brooks April 12, 2018, 18 months in prison with all but nine days suspended, two years of probation, and $400 fine; failing to report in Bangor March 8, 48 hours in jail; violating a condition of release in Troy Nov. 7, 48 hours in jail. 

William M. Hegstrom, 47, of Brooks, operating under the influence in Belfast…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court.

Tucker M. Walsh, of Belfast, and Samantha J. Levin, of Los Angeles, California, were married Dec. 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, and divorced Nov. 23. 

Holly E. Richards, of Belfast, and Noah J. Richards, of Waldo, were married Dec. 4, 2007, in Northport and divorced Nov. 10. 

Ezra B. Howell, of Lincolnville, and Anne M. Howell, of Camden, were married Sept. 6, 2003, in Parsonsfield…

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County grand jury Nov. 17-18. An indictment does not imply guilt. 

William H. Nunn, 25, of Monroe, operating after revocation in Monroe Oct. 2; refusing to submit to arrest or detention in Monroe Oct. 2.

Paul M. Lawrence,49, of Swanville, operating after revocation in Swanville Aug. 26.

Dakota S. Raven, 24, of Freedom, escape from custody in Belfast Sept. 29. 

Bart A. Langley, 54, of Bucksport,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov.  21 - Dec. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Nov. 21

Giuliana Hantz, 28, of Rockland, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Starrett Drive. 

Nov. 22

Dontrel Jean, 24, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Route 1. 

Nov. 25

Alexander J. Cunningham, 21, of Belmont, was arrested…

BELFAST — A Morrill man was sentenced to 29 years in prison in Waldo County Superior Court Dec. 4, after pleading guilty to knowing and intentional murder November 25. 

Austin McDevitt, 24, drove himself to the Belfast Police Department following the March 15, 2019 shooting of Shane Sauer, 26, and reported the incident.…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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. 

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…