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

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…

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…

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…

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. 

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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;…

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…

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.

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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. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 8-16. 

Joshua M. Barnes, 33, of Palermo, fishing without a valid license in Palermo May 28, 2019, dismissed. 

Christopher A. Merry, 27, of Belfast, criminal mischief in Winterport Aug. 3, 2019, $250 fine; disorderly conduct (offensive words/gestures) in Winterport Aug. 3, 2019, $250 fine; domestic violence assault in Winterport Aug. 3, 2019, dismissed.

Michael Dyer, 40, of Belfast, theft by…

A second test of the presumed positive COVID-19 case at Captain Albert Stevens School has come back negative, RSU 71 Superintendent Mary Alice McLean shared in an Oct. 20 update. 

“I am relieved to report that the second test of yesterday’s presumed positive case at [CASS] has again come back negative,” the statement begins. 

McLean also shared that the primary contacts of positive cases at Troy Howard Middle School, CASS, and Ames have all tested negative for COVID-19 so far…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 25 - Oct 19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 25

Kyle M. Waters, 31, of Freeport, was arrested for operating without a license, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, operating while license suspended out of state, and operating under the influence on North Searsport Road in Prospect.…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 21 - Oct. 8.

Belfast

Wendell G. and Diana L. Corey to Julie Ann Laite. 

Karen L. Stockunas, Sandra L. and David W. Bell, Constance Daily, and Barbara Bell to Nordic Aquafarms Inc.

David N. Woods to Nordic Aquafarms…

BELFAST — Just one day after a positive case of Covid-19 was discovered at Captain Albert Stevens School, two additional Waldo County schools have reported they have a positive case. 

In a release shared Oct. 17, RSU Superintendent Mary Alice McLean wrote that the virus has also been found in Belfast’s Troy Howard Middle School and Ames Elementary School, which is located in Searsmont. One bus route has also been affected.

All students and staff affected were called by a school…

WINTERPORT — A Frankfort man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Stream Road in Winterport, according to a media report from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office. 

Jesse Skillings, 21, who was the sole occupant of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, was pronounced dead at the scene by the personnel of Winterport Ambulance.

According to the report, Skillings was driving westerly around 6:55 p.m. when his vehicle struck a mailbox, before going off the opposite side of the road…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 25 - Oct. 8. 

Aaron L. Gibbs, 44, of Stockton Springs, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Belfast Dec. 22, $300 fine and $95.98 restitution. 

Kayla H. Claxton, 21, of Dixmont, operating while license suspended or revoked in Unity March 9, $250 fine; operating after registration revocation in Unity March 9, $150 fine. 

April N. Pickering, 33, of Morrill, operating while license…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 2-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Oct. 3

Kurt J. Damon Jr., 31, of Stockton Springs, was arrested for violation of a protection from abuse order on Searsport Ave. 

Oct. 4

Christine Kiley, 59, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 54 mph in a 40 mph zone on Route 1. 

Rya Landwehr, 31, of Camden, was issued summonses for (two counts of)…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 15 - Oct. 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 15

Scott Swift, 33, of Northport, was arrested for (two counts of) unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs and refusing to submit to arrest or detention on Rocky Road in Northport. 

Sept. 22

Joshua Smith, 30, of Orland, was issued a summons for violating a condition of release on…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds August 31 - Sept. 18. 

Stone Coast Homes LLC to Fern L.M. Healy. 

Robert N.M. Bywater to Arielle Greenburg Bywater, Arielle Bywater Simone, and Michael Bywater Simone. 

Barbara W. Cunningham Est. to Belfast Acres LLC. 

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UPDATE — Maine State Police reported Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, that the man they originally reported as detained in connection with a double homicide in Waldo is from Benton, not Lincolnville, as originally stated by the Maine Public Safety Office.

Maine State Police arrested a Benton man in connection with the deaths of his sister and her husband Oct. 5, according to a media report from State Police. 

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 4-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 22 (late entry)

A Searsport minor was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Black Hill Road in Searsport. 

Sept. 4

Anthony S. Destetano, 46, of Fayette, was issued a summons…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 14-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 14

Gary M. Robbins, 31, of Stockton Springs, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Searsport Ave. 

Sept. 19

Ross C. Liberty, 27, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after…

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County grand jury Sept. 21-22. 

Zachary T. Babin, 24, of Pineville, Louisiana, criminal mischief in Stockton Springs June 15; theft by unauthorized taking in Stockton Springs June 15. 

Kane T. Ackley, 35, of Swanville, unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs in Waldo County Aug. 27, 2019; criminal forfeiture…

BELFAST — Much like the rest of the country, the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center underwent a stark transformation in March, adjusting policies and procedures in an effort to keep residents and staff safe from COVID-19. That included setting up Zoom visits among inmates and their families, and creating more space, and mandating the use of masks.

And then, one staff member suggested the Reentry Center get into…

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

Jessica L. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, and Jeremy M. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, were married March 20, 2017, in Belfast and divorced Sept. 5.

Tessa M. Brown, of Winterport, and Brian E. Brown, of Dixmont, were married Aug. 13, 2004, in Winterport and divorced Aug. 31. …

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 4-17.

Wendy L. Grotton, 37, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 17, 2017, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed. 

Travis R. Benjamin, 41, of Morrill, driving to endanger in Belfast Dec. 15, 2018, $575 fine and license suspended for 30 days; operating under…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity 16-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 16

Jason M. Howe, 31, of Belmont, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Searsport Ave. 

Sept. 18

David T. Riley Jr., 37, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street. 

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 10-28. 

Belfast

John C. Omalia to Lorna J. Woodward and Lee Woodward Jr. 

Michelle V. Walker to Garrett W. Vail to Jeffrey F. Littlefield. 

Elisabeth Wolfe and Michael S. Cunning to Beth Gottshall. 

Marilyn L. Stearns Est. to Christopher M. Stearns.

CCSC Real Estate LLC to Elfriede Schnetzer. 

Larissa, George, and Gef Flimlin to…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 9-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 9

Libby M. Emerson, 25, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Swan Lake Ave.

Donovan O. Conary, 23, of Belfast, was arrested for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, criminal trespass, and two counts of criminal mischief on Peach Street. 

Sept. 10

Destiny Robbins, 23, of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 8-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 9

Joey Leeman, 51, of Palermo, was arrested for (two counts) of failure to appear and violating conditions of release. 

Miranda A. Hurd, 23, of Liberty, was issued summonses for assault, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass on Trues Pond Road in Liberty. 

Sept. 10

Stephen Larrabee…

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

Elizabeth A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, and Wayne A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, were married Feb. 27, 1963, in Kittery Point and divorced Sept. 8. 

Brianne I. Seekins, of Belfast, and Jonah J. Martin, of Belfast, were married Sept. 14, 2013, in Portland and divorced Aug. 26. 

Diane E. Hripak, of Unity, and Jon M. Benda, of Unity, were married Sept. 22, 2016, in Norwalk, Connecticut, and…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 25 - Sept. 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 25 

Derek A. Tripp, 27, of Monroe, was issued a summons for attaching false plates on Lincolnville Ave.

Aug. 30

Gary G. Tanguay, 38, of Stratford, Connecticut, was issued a summons for unauthorized use of property on Front Street. 

Meisha L. Rice, 38, of Belfast, was issued a summons for unauthorized…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 17 - Sept. 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 23 (late entry)

Zachary T. Martin, 19, of Liberty, was issued a summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor on West Main Street in Liberty. 

Isaac J. Pollard, 30, of Palermo, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, failure to stop for a police officer, and driving to endanger on…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 24 - Sept. 3.

Richard Gainer, 35, of Searsport, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast March 23, 2018, $400 fine; unlawful possession of cocaine base in Belfast March 23, 2018, dismissed; unlawful possession of oxycodone in Belfast March 23, 2018, dismissed. 

Amy L. Hewett, 28, of Belfast, operating while license suspended or revoked in Northport Sept. 13, 2018, $250 fine. 

Kevin…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 20 - Aug. 7. 

Belfast

Richard T. Young to Erin K.R. Young. 

Raymond D. Paul Jr. and Karen M. Barry-Paul to Nancy Shumaker.

CCSC Real Estate LLC to Deborah Capwell. 

Richard S. Wilkins and Ruth E. Shaw to Jefferson B. Davis. 

Barbara  E. Charlton Est. to Jon C. Charlton. 

Gerry L. Brady Living Trust to Richard Kelley. 

Point…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 14-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 14

Kevin J. Vachon, 27, of Morrill, was issued summonses for operating under the influence and operating after suspension on Shepherd Road. 

Aug. 16

Roger Coffman, 26, of Page, Arizona, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Route 1. 

Aug. 17

Brett A.…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity July 26 - Aug. 31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 26 

Kyle Doughty, 23, of Brooks, was issued summonses for burglary of a motor vehicle and theft in Stockton Springs July 2.

July 30 

Troy C. Oliver, 46, of Monroe, was issued a summons for false public alarm on Jackson Road in Monroe. 

July 31

Lawrence R…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 3-21. 

Josh K. Hurd, 34, of Charleston, criminal trespass in Unity Sept. 16, 2016, $300 fine; burglary in Unity Sept. 16, 2016, dismissed. 

Erica Paige, 24, of Bangor, assault in Belfast Oct. 18, 2016, $300 fine. 

Andrew M. Sousa, 36, of Brooks, robbery in Unity April 9, 2018, four years in prison with all but two years suspended and three years of probation. 

Tammy L. Pagliaroli, 49, of…

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

Randi N. Lindsey, of Searsmont, and Michael Lindsey, of Rockland, were married Oct. 18, 2014, in Hope and divorced July 29. 

Johnathan L. Maro, of Troy, and Meghan L. Maro, of Lewiston, were married Nov. 2, 2016, in Ketchikan, Alaska and divorced July 27. 

Claude H. White, of Searsport, and Joann Rosikewicz, of Searsport, were married  Oct. 31, 2017, in Prospect and divorced July 13. …

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 13-31.

Linsey Brockelbank, 35, of Stockton Springs, probation violation in Searsmont Dec. 14, 2015, 18 months in prison and probation partially revoked. 

Elizabeth Cunningham, 41, of Prospect, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Searsport Jan. 8, 2017, $1,000 fine; theft by deception (…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 1-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Aug. 2

Ryan A. Robertson, 32, of Searsport, was issued a summons for speeding 84 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 1 in Northport. 

Casey Rairdon, 30, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 29 - July 17.

Belfast

John M. and Bonita L. Staples to Brian A. Staples.

Samuel R. Butler to Brandon R. and Courtney J. Drinkwater. 

Steven J. and Tina M. Hintz to Susan Cutting. 

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BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County Grand Jury July 22-23. 

Jacob Thomas Grass, 33, of Belfast, criminal operating under the influence and operating beyond license condition or restriction in Belfast March 14. 

Stephen M. Powers, 46, of Stockton Springs, criminal operating under the influence and operating without a license in Stockton…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 27 - Aug. 11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 27

Lacey Falzasano, 34, of Belfast, was issued a summons for keeping a dangerous dog on Swan Lake Ave. 

July 30

Michael P. Babineau, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft of services on…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 14-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 26 (late entry)

Albert J. Russell, 36, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Chickadee Circle. 

July 14

Benjamin E. Gaudette, 29, of Belfast, was issued a summons for attaching false plates on Searsport Ave. 

July 15

Laura J. Walsh, 34, of Belfast was issued a summons…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity July 7-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 7

Melanie A. Moore, 46, of Frankfort, was issued a summons for assault on Hamm Road in Frankfort. 

Jessica Oulette, 41, of Trenton, was issued a summons for terrorizing with a firearm on Hamm Road in Frankfort. 

July 8

Jonathan St. Claire, 37, of Monroe, was arrested for domestic…

BELFAST — The following divorces were finalized in Belfast District Court May-June. 

Vicki Rae Gipson, of Burnham, and Michael H. Gipson, of Canaan, were married Feb. 13, 2003, in Burnham and divorced May 27. 

Christina M. Barron, of Burnham, and Anthony S. Barron, of Auburn, were married July 25, 2010, in Burnham and divorced May 18. 

Matthew T. Burke, of Belfast, and Jody L. Peloquin, of Lincolnville, were married May 25, 2005, in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania and…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 6-26. 

Belfast

Candace S. Welch to Adam Welch. 

Meredith A. Holmes to Meredith Holmes Living Trust. 

U.S. Bank Trust NA TR and LFS10 Master Participation Trust to Broughman Builders Inc.

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BELFAST  — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 15 - July 10. 

Heather Walsh, 39, of Thorndike, unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug in Knox Nov. 7, 2018, two years in prison with all suspended, two years of probation and $400 fine. 

Adam Gray, 48, of Plymouth, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in Thorndike Feb. 1, 2019, dismissed; unlawful furnishing of a scheduled…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 2-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 11 (late entry)

Norman A. Stacey, 65, of Jackson, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Waterville Road.

July 2

Krystal A. Robbins, 28, of Brooks, was issued summonses for speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph zone and operating after habitual offender revocation on Searsport Ave. 

July 3…

BELFAST – The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity June 27 - July 15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 27

Ryan M. Lawrence, 38, of Camden, was arrested for operating under the influence and violating conditions of release on Atlantic Highway in Northport.

June 30

Vickey L. Witham, 56, of Winterport, was issued summonses for burglary and criminal restraint on N. Main Street in Winterport…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 18 - June 6. 

Belfast

City of Belfast to Alan Gibson.

Dennis E. Harriman to Dana L. and David E. Keene.

Cornerstone Property Management LLC to Frank A. and Rebecca J. Alley. 

Donna L. O’Leary to Jennifer A. and Justin P. Emerson. 

Lawrence J. and Kimberly S. Sterrs to Elizabeth Hoyt. 

Peak Market Homes LLC to Mackenzie Gray. 

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BELFAST — Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 3 at approximately 4:15 p.m. July 7, according to a media report from Belfast Police Chief Deputy Dean Jackson.

The incident, which took place near Pitcher Road, resulted in the death of one individual, and other minor injuries.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing and additional information will be released when the investigation is complete, according to the media report. 

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 18-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 14 (late entry)

Nicholas J. Bianco, 42, of Brooklin, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Crocker Road. 

June 28

Tyler L. Hills, 27, of Waldo, was issued a summons for speeding 59 mph in a 40 mph zone and operating after…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 19-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 19

Stephen M. Browne, 33, of Winterport, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Oak Street in Winterport. 

June 20

Brandon Heath, 29, of Stockton Springs, was arrested for violating a condition of release…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 13-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 30 (late entries)

Andrew L. Bristol, 28, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for terrorizing on Reid Road in Thorndike. 

Shawn Bristol, 28, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for terrorizing on Reid Road in…