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

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 20-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 20

Bobbi Trask, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for negotiating a worthless instrument on Route 7 in Jackson. 

Sept. 23

Joseph A. Littlefield, 22, of Morrill, was issued summonses for aggravated reckless conduct, domestic violence criminal threatening, and domestic violence assault on…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 17-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 17

Charlotte M. Drake, 57, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Miller Street. 

Sept. 24

Matthew A. Glines, 33, of Lincoln, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Hazeltine Road stemming from an incident July 7. 

Sept. 25

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ROCKPORT — Resident shared their opinions regarding short-term rental properties in town with the Rockport Select Board and Town Manager Bill Post at a workshop on the subject Sept. 23. The Select Board convened the forum following a suggestion by the Ordinance Review Committee that Rockport residents share their experiences about short-term rentals in the community, in the event that the town considers rules regulating the short-term rental of rooms, apartments or whole homes in the future…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 10-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 21 (late entry)

Hunter M. Brown, 18, of Fairfield, was issued a summons for prohibited acts by a minor (consumption) on Dogwood Lane in Unity on or about Aug. 16. 

Aug. 23

Jackson Aldrich, 20, of Unity, was issued a summons for furnishing a place for minors to consume liquor on Dogwood Lane in…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 17-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 17

Mallory J. Banks Harnden, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Miller Street. 

Sept. 19

Rico W. Borzon, 26, of Northport, was arrested for operating under the influence on High Street. 

Sept. 20

Caleb E. Peacock, 40, of Belfast, was arrested…

ROCKPORT — Members of the Rockport Select Board advised Town Manager Bill Post at their Sept. 23 meeting that they would like him to bring before them copies of the fireworks ordinances in neighboring towns after hearing a fireworks-related noise complaint from resident Susan Sinclair. 

Consumer use of fireworks in Rockport is currently regulated under state law, which allows fireworks to be set off between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., with exceptions on July 4 and December 31 –…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 13-19.

Shawn W. Audibert, 48, of Bangor, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Belfast Oct. 28, 2018, 10 days in jail. 

Chantelle Shibles, 20, of Thorndike, possession of marijuana by someone under age 21 in Thorndike May 10, $350 fine. 

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BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County Grand Jury Sept. 18-19. An indictment does not imply guilt. 

Princessayana Harris, 22, of New York, New York, failure to report in Belfast May 31. 

Kerston E. Lane, 42, of Brooks, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, obstructing the report of a crime, and…

ROCKPORT — On Sept. 25,  the Rockport Planning Board will consider a proposal by Jonas and Stacey Contakos to turn the property at 229 Commercial St./Route 1 into an “education-based adult and child movement center.” The site is currently occupied by Yachting Solutions and is under a purchase and sale agreement, according to an agenda for the upcoming meeting.

On Sept. 11 the Contakoses filed a multi-purpose permit request at the Rockport Town Office stating that the project will…

BELFAST — Belfast’s Heritage Park underwent a colorful transformation Saturday, Sept. 21, as artists and enthusiastic novices took part in this year’s Chalk Walk. 

The event is run by Waterfall Arts’ All Ages Art Happening, an all-age group led by Bridget Matros, Waterfall Arts’ Youth & Family Outreach Manager.

Events held by…

BELFAST — A Winterport man has been indicted for endangering the welfare of a dependent person after Waldo County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an elderly man strapped to his couch following a request for a welfare check. 

Michael K. Underhill was indicted by a Waldo County Grand Jury Sept. 19, after authorities traveled to Underhill’s residence in Winterport. 

According…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 16-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 16

Jill L. Cunningham, 47, of Augusta, was issued summonses for violating conditions of release, operating after suspension, and failure to give notice of an accident by quickest means on Route 3 in Searsmont. 

Fern E. Marlborough, 42, of Lincolnville, was arrested for criminal trespass, assault, disorderly conduct,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 11-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 11

Samantha L. Buchanon, 29, of Belfast, was issued a summons for endangering the welfare of a child on East Ave. Aug. 29

Sept. 17

Jordan J. Richards, 27, of Plymouth, was arrested for domestic violence assault and criminal restraint on Main Street. 

Sept. 18

John W. Lavway Jr., 47…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activities Sept. 9-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 9

Stacy Hughes, 45, of Northport, was issued summonses for operating after suspension and attaching false plates on Rocky Road in Northport. 

Sept. 11

Sergeant Cody Laite responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Route 139 in Monroe, where an eastbound vehicle went off the road…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 12-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Sept. 13

David L. Schwekert, 62, of Searsport, was issued a summons for failure to notify the operator/owner of an unattended vehicle collision on High Street. 

Sept. 14

Madson Brown, 21, of Union, was issued a summons for assault on Front Street. 

Sept. 16

Ava Barton, 21, of Malibu,…

BELFAST — It was the largest crowd ever at this year’s Waldo County Triad Auction, which took place in Redman Hall Friday, Sept. 13. 

“We’ve got a great crowd tonight,” Waldo County Sheriff Jeff Trafton said, about the event. Trafton sits on the organization’s board and is actively involved in their many programs. 

The auction raises money for  WC Triad, which was first…

BELFAST — Cloudy weather greeted attendees and guests of this year’s annual Belfast Municipal Airport Fly-In, though dispositions remained sunny. 

Despite the gray weather, it remained a colorful day as dozens of different aircraft, ranging from a jet, double-seat experimental aircraft, to a Forest Service helicopter. 

In addition to the many planes in attendance, and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 6-12. 

Christopher W. Cunningham, 32, of Penobscot, probation violation in Burnham July 17, 2016, 364 days in jail with all but 30 days suspended and one year of probation. 

Michael T. Soteres, 22, of Bucksport, operating a vehicle without a license (beyond condition/restriction) in Prospect Sept. 23, 2017, $500 fine; aggravated driving to endanger in Prospect Sept. 23, 2017, dismissed. 

Robert…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 8-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 26 (late entry)

Brian Wilson, 23, of Belmont, was issued summonses for operating with an expired license (90+ days past expiration) and operating after habitual offender revocation on Waldo Ave Aug. 20.

Sept. 9

Alfred J. Charette, 31, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Belmont Ave…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 8-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 8

Leslie A. Ryan, 21, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Marsh Road in Belfast. 

Sept. 9

William M. Holstein, 36, of Jacksonville, Florida, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Route 3 in Belfast. 

Christopher R. Cook, 30, of Morrill, was…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 31 - Sept. 8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 31

Terry L. Thayer, 66, of Unity, was arrested for operating under the influence on Bangor Road in Unity. 

Sept. 5

Nathaniel Spearing, 45, of Winterport, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Oak Hill Road in Swanville. 

Sept. 6

Linnae…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 6-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 6

Jeremy J. Bell, 36, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on Marsh Road. 

Michael J. Cheney, 59, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence on Waterville Road. 

Sept. 7

Christopher A. Seidl, 23, of Liberty, was arrested for operating under the influence on…

BELFAST — The 16th annual Wienerfest took place Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by PAWS Animal Adoption Center. 

Proceeds from the event, which was $3 to attend, go back to PAWS. The adoption center is located in Camden. 

Visitors and attendees at the event varied from Mainers to several families from outside the U.S. including Belgium, Mexico, and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 16 - Sept. 5.

Leonard M. Bazile III, 44, of Palermo, operating/permitting operation of an unregistered motorboat in Palermo July 5, $100 fine. 

Ryan J. Klekotta, 37, of Plymouth, operating an unregistered ATV in Troy July 20, $100 fine. 

Silas…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 28 - Sept. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 28

Scott Saucier, 52, of Belfast, was issued summonses for operating after suspension and failure to report an accident by quickest means on Swan Lake Ave in Swanville. 

Aug. 31

David M. Emerson II, 42, of Rockland, was issued a summons for operating after revocation on New England Road in…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 31 - Sept. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 2 (late entry)

Amber Peters, 26, of Belfast, was issued a summons for sale of tobacco products to a minor on Primrose Street.

Aug. 31

Nicholas R. Chesser, 22, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Searsport Ave, stemming from an incident July 27.

Sept. 1

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 16-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 16

Brett Hayward, 45, of Northport, was issued summonses for improper passing and driving to endanger on Route 1. 

Aug. 22

Robert S. Gerry, 44, of Troy, was arrested for domestic violence assault on North Dixmont Road in Troy. 

Aug. 24

Arlen B. Riggs, 23, of Hope,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 29 - Sept. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 29

Howard Whitcomb, 35, of Brooks, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Front Street. 

Aug. 30

Kelsey A. Matteucci, 27, of Colchester, Connecticut, was arrested for operating under the influence on Belmont Ave and issued a summons for trafficking in prison contraband on Public Safety Way. 

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 8-26.

Belfast

Charles D. Smith Jr. and Barbara Hausman-Smith to Charles D. & Barbara Hausman Smith Realty Trust. 

Norman C. Blake to Norman C. Blake Living Trust. 

Joseph and Judith Mathieu to Martha Proulx. 

Randolph A. and Toni S. Mailloux to 169 Back Belmont Road LLC and One Hundred Sixty Nine Back Belmont Road LLC. 

James M. and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 23-29.

Darrin A. Hardesty, 33, of South China, probation violation in Palermo Sept. 9, 2014, 15 months in prison, probation partially revoked and continued. 

Jason Roberts, 38, of Rockland, probation violation in Belfast April 21, 2017, 14 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued. 

Elizabeth J. Wood, 31, of Hampden, driving to endanger in Belmont Dec. 21, 2017, license suspended…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 20-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Aug. 24

Keith A. Ioignon, 35, of Warren, was arrested for operating under the influence, operating without a license, failure to give notice of an accident by quickest means, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and assault on an officer. 

Aug. 25

Sarah Rodgers, 33, of Brooks, was issued a…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 25-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 26

Zachary Lear, 21, of Belfast, was arrested for aggravated assault and driving to endanger on Head of Tide Road.

Aug. 27

Jordan J. Thornhill, 30, of Waterville, was issued a summons for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Ave. 

Erica A. McDougal, 39, of Eddington, was issued a summons for…

BELFAST — It was a momentous day at Belfast Area High School Aug. 26, where supporters gathered to mark the substantial completion of major renovations at the school. 

While the ribbon itself was small, spanning roughly two feet, its cutting represented an end to a year-long process to make updates to the school. 

The ceremony was led by RSU 71 Superintendent of Schools…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 9-23. 

Dustin A. Hodgdon, 33, of Unity, allowing a minor to operate an ATV in violation in Unity May 7, $100 fine; violation of watercraft rules in Unity June 8, $100 fine; operating greater than headway speed in Unity June 8, $100 fine. 

Michael A. Grant Jr., 45, of Thorndike, allowing a minor to operate an ATV in violation in…

BELFAST — A recent "Dungeons and Dragons" tournament at the Game Loft proved that the roughly 45-year-old roleplaying boardgame remains as popular as ever. 

The event took place Aug. 17, with two three-hour gaming sessions and a total of six tables available to the day’s participants, many of whom made reservations to ensure they could be seated at the same table. 

Four…

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

Matthew D. Norwood, of Searsport, and Brittany D. Norwood, of Marion, South Carolina, were married Dec. 18, 2006, in Marion, South Carolina and divorced Aug. 14. 

Rachael Ann Littlefield Curtis, of Montville, and Benjamin L. Littlefield, of Montville, were married Sept. 29, 2012, in Unity and divorced Aug. 8. 

Natasha D. Ivy, of Searsport, and Russell D. Ivy, of Stockton Springs, were…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 10-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Aug. 10

Gary L. Elwell, 72, of Searsport, was arrested for operating under the influence on Lang Hill Highway in Brooks. 

Aug. 12

Kimberlea Bradbury, 27, of Augusta, was issued a summons for failure to give notice of an accident by quickest means on Parmenter Road in Palermo. 

Aug. 16…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 22-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Aug. 23

Joshua S. Foye, 41, of Waldo, was issued a summons for speeding 51 mph in a 30 mph zone on Marsh Road. 

Ezra W. Rugg, 49, of Freedom, was issued a summons for speeding 58 mph in a 40 mph zone on Waterville Road. 

Erica Thoms can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com

August has already been a busy month for Rockport’s incoming Town Manager Bill Post, who sat down with this reporter to discuss his past experiences in public government throughout the state, factors which drew him to Rockport, and his stance on town projects, including the library and possible development of the former Rockport Elementary School site.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time learning and meeting with department heads and staff,” he said. “It takes a few months to get to…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 9-15. 

Kevin C. Jewell, 32, of Searsport, probation violation in Swanville Nov. 30, 2016, four years in prison with all but nine months suspended and three years of probation; probation violation in Swanville Dec. 8, 2016, four years in prison with all but nine months suspended and three years of probation; probation violation in Belfast…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 2-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 2

Meaghan McKee, 34, of Washington, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Moody Mount Road in Searsmont. 

Aug. 3

Christopher A. Merry Jr., 25, of Swanville, was arrested for domestic violence criminal mischief, domestic violence terrorizing, and domestic violence assault on…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 16-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 16

Erica A. Koenig, 65, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone on Marsh Road. 

Aug. 19

Patricia R. Aldrich, 80, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle on Route 1. 

Aug. 20

Tyler T. Prescott, 25, of Northport,…

BELFAST — A gray sky greeted the hundreds of spectators that gathered on the beach near Belfast’s Boathouse to watch the six vessels in this year’s Cardboard Boat Challenge, which took place Aug. 18. 

The event began at 10 a.m., with an hour designated for boats to arrive and enough time for the crowd to choose their favorite vessel of the day, with the winner being honored with the People’s Choice Award. 

With varying degrees of success, the boats took to the water in heats of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 11-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 10

Kenneth Artkop, 44, of Searsmont, was arrested for violation of a protection order (two counts) on Woodmans Mill Road in Searsmont. 

Aug. 11

Anthony M. Littlefield, 38, of Belfast, was issued a summons for exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more on Oak Hill Road in Swanville. 

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 4-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Aug. 4

Amanda L. Thomas, 32, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after habitual offender revocation on RW Macleod Lane. 

Aug. 9

Alan G. Clark, 52, of Belfast, was arrested for failure to appear. 

Aug. 10

Peter S. Thompson, 41, of Warren, was arrested for domestic violence assault…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 31 - Aug. 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 31

Dale Hutchinson, 62, of Swanville, was issued a summons for home repair fraud on Landry Lane in Stockton Springs. 

Aug. 1

Robert A. Hunt, 58, of Belfast, was issued a summons…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 27 - Aug. 10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 27

Brittany T. Saucier, 19, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on Northport Ave. 

Aug. 4

Benjamin L. Thompson, 35, of Searsmont, was arrested for operating under the influence…

Belfast Police are cautioning people to be careful with what information they share over the internet after one elderly Waldo County woman lost over $26,000 in less than a year. 

Belfast Police Sergeant Detective Matthew Cook said the woman was approached by one of her Facebook friends on the website’s messenger app, who told the woman that she had recently gotten a grant that could see the woman receive $100,000. The scammer sent a picture of a pallet…

BELFAST — Seven Waldo County juveniles have been charged with burglary following a night of criminal mischief Aug. 7. 

Some of the juveniles arrested are students at Belfast Area High School, while several others had run away from a Belfast residential treatment facility for troubled kids and teens. 

Charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass as a…

BELFAST — The following cases were recently closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 2-8. 

John W. Horseman, 28, of Palermo, domestic violence assault in Stockton Springs March 13, five months in jail; aggravated assault in Stockton Springs March 13, dismissed. 

John E. Ingraham, 34, of Knox, operating while license suspended or revoked in Knox March 14, seven days in…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 30 - Aug. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

July 18

Shane A. Mitchell, 40, of Swanville, was arrested for violation of a protection order on Woodmans Mill in Searsmont. 

July 30

Austin Clements, 23, of Passadumkeag, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine on Sunken Bridge Street in Winterport.

Aug. 3

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 31 - Aug. 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 31

Ann Pallotta, 67, of Burnham, was issued a summons for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone on Crocker Road. 

Aug. 1

Jamie Moore, 26, of Verona Island, was arrested for operating under the influence on Route 1. 

Aug. 2

Sharon A. Goguen, 69, of Belfast, was issued a summons for…

BELFAST — An elderly woman died last week following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Church and Pine Street, around 2 p.m. July 31, according to Belfast Police Chief Michael McFadden. 

Erla Resnick, 95, died shortly after the impact of the accident, which occurred when the vehicle she was a passenger in was struck by a second vehicle attempting to turn onto Church Street from Park Street. After the vehicle was struck, it traveled into a tree, where it came to rest. …

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 26 - Aug. 1. 

Michael J. Levenduski, 41, of Knox, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Knox May 9, 2018, three years in prison with all but nine months suspended, three years of probation and $400 fine. 

Edmund L. Melanson, 76, of Montville, solicitation of a minor in Belfast March 28,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 28 - Aug. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 5 (late entry)

Dakota S. Walker, 22, of Belmont, was issued summonses for theft and criminal mischief on Front Street. 

July 28

Frank H. Foss, 69, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal…