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

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

Lisa M. Neuman, of Freedom, and Jeffrey P. Neuman, of Appleton, were married March 9, 2013, in Freedom and divorced June 18. 

Chester A. Martin, of Frankfort, and Denise K. Tuggle, of Frankfort, were married Dec. 28, 2011, in Frankfort and divorced June 24. 

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

Austin Hannington, 26, of Swanville, reckless conduct in Swanville Dec. 8, 2016, $300 fine; operating under the influence in Swanville Dec. 8, 2016, dismissed; violating conditions of release in Belfast Nov. 19, $300 fine. 

Matthew McIver, 32, of Thorndike, probation violation in Thorndike March 8, 2017, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed. 

Sherry L. Gray, 45…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 24-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 25

A Searsmont minor was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Washington Street. 

Tyler W. Stover, 18, of Oakland, was arrested for aggravated criminal mischief and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon on Front Street. 

July 26

A Searsport minor was issued a summons for carrying…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 16-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 16

Tina M. Boutin, 38, of Knox, was arrested for violating conditions of bail on Belfast Road in Knox. 

July 24

Stephen P. Cummings, 22, of Northport, was arrested for violating conditions of release and criminal trespass on Small Lane in Northport. 

Andre Paul, 21, of Brewer, was arrested…

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

July 10

Marshall L. Foster, 40, of Searsmont, was arrested for assault on someone less than six years olf on Muzzy Ridge Road in Searsmont. 

July 14

Ashley Mobbs, 32, of Camden, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Townhouse Road in Lincolnville. 

July 15…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 20-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 20 

James C. Pope, 50, of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Searsport Ave. 

July 22

Cheryl A. Torrey, 64, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Main Street. 

July 24

Charles W. Soper, 59, of Morrill, was issued a summons for an…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 14-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 29 (late entry)

Brandon D. Spencer, 19, of Burnham, was arrested for operating under the influence and issued summonses for operating without a license and illegal possession of liquor by a minor on Detroit Road in Troy. 

July 14

Michelle Turner, 49, of Homestead, Florida, was issued a summons…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 15-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 16

Joshua J. Burda, 27, of Belfast, was arrested for unpaid fines and issued summonses for operating after suspension and possession of a suspended drivers license. 

July 18

Kate R. Aldus, 28, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence on Waldo Ave. 

Emma Thomas, 20, of Belfast, was arrested…

At their July 24 meeting, members of the Rockport Planning Board will consider proposals by two separate parties to construct new buildings in town. One proposal is to construct a new dental professional building on the property where a Denny’s restaurant once stood; the other is a request by the Maine Media College to construct a classroom building on their campus at 70 Camden Street.

Jason Merriam, of Granite Ledge LLC, has submitted an application to the Rockport Town Office to…

BELFAST — The first full day of the 13th annual Maine Celtic Celebration got off to a blistering start Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. 

There were 21 vendors in all at the Celebration, which has a suggested donation of $15 per person to get in. The event will continue Sunday, July 21, on the Belfast waterfront. 

The multi-day event offers a number…

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

July 4

Anthony Barron, 42, of Burnham, was issued a summons for disorderly conduct on North Horseback Road in Burnham.

Michael O. Atkins, 49, of Unity, was arrested for domestic violence assault on Stagecoach Road in Unity. 

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

July 3

Michael D. Savage, 40, of Dedham, was arrested for operating under the influence on Route 1. 

July 5

David Pray, 22, of Hampden, was arrested for failure to appear and issued summonses for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and criminal mischief…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Ricky L. Seekins, 47, of Brooks, refusing to submit to arrest or detention (with physical force) in Brooks July 5, two days in jail.

William Pendergast, 39, of Searsport, criminal trespass in Searsport July 7, 48 hours in jail; refusing to submit…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 10-21. 

Belfast

Peter W. and Barbara J. Hall to Jonathan T. Guba. 

Susan D. Hopkins and Susan D. Carlton to John F. Monroe. 

Daniel L. Beckman and Amy M. Offermann-Sims to Suzanne Stone, Grant Corum, and Gerald and Bette Stone. 

Raymond D. and Mary L. Melton to Chad E., Vickie W., and Richard M. Otis. 

Kenneth H. Klemp Est. to Kenneth H.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-11. 

Randy S. Elwell, 21, of Swanville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Waldo Nov. 30, 2016, 30 days in jail; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Morrill Dec. 1, 2016, 30 days in jail and $1,577 restitution; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (four counts) in  Swanville (dates: Dec. 5, 2016, Dec. 26, 2016) 30 days in jail for each count; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 5-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

June 29 (late entries)

Elizabeth Dumai, 33, of Burnham, was arrested for aggravated reckless conduct and criminal threatening on Mount Road in Burnham. 

Christopher Beal, 36, of Swanville, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on Oak Hill Road in Swanville. 

July 5

Ricky Seekins, 47, of…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 3-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

July 3

Rafe D. Blood, 52, of Morrill, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Waldo Ave. 

July 10

Angela M. Bryant, 58, of Zephyr Hills, Florida, was issued summonses for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph zone and improper passing on Northport Ave. 

Ravi A. Weaver, 19, of Prescott, Arizona, was…

BELFAST — A Unity man has been charged with a number of crimes following two ill-advised fast food runs to McDonald’s July 5, according to Belfast Police Officer Colby Leavitt. 

John W. Keithan Jr., 43, is charged with operating under the influence, failure to notify the operator/owner of an unattended vehicle collision, violating conditions of release, operator possessing an open alcohol container on a public way,…

BELFAST — Steamboat Landing was abuzz with visitors July 6-7 as the 24th Annual Arts in the Park saw over 100 vendors offering their eclectic mix of merchandise to the hundreds of residents and visitors perusing the stalls. 

In addition to live music and several food offerings, the waterfront backdrop provided a picturesque place to lounge seaside when it came time for a break. 

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BELFAST – The 24th annual Arts in the Park took place July 6-7, with hundreds of visitors browsing a wide array of artistic offerings. 

Both days featured picture-perfect weather, with Saturday thunderstorms holding off until after the event’s 4 p.m. close. 

Over 100 artists set up booths on Steamboat landing, with everything from handmade jewelry to brick-oven pizza available to those who attended. 

For additional…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 1-3. 

Harmony Palmer, 30, of Swanville, operating under the influence in Belfast Sept. 26, four years in jail with all but four months suspended, two years of probation, license suspended for six years, registration suspended, and $1,100 fine.

Jason D. Ames, 33, of Northport, operating under the…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 28 - July 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 28

Lacey A. Falzarano, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for being the owner/keeper of a nuisance dog on Swan Lake Ave. 

July 3

Dana A. Herbest, 57, of Swanville, was issued a summons for an…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 30 - July 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 30

Stephen D. Clements, 49, of Monroe, was arrested for assault on Stream Road in Monroe. 

July 1

Faith Maciver, 30, of Canaan, was arrested for disorderly conduct and endangering…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 20 - July 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 20

Sara Ross, 23, of Troy, was arrested for domestic violence assault on Whitaker Road in Troy. 

June 21

Brett Hayward, 45, of Northport, was issued a summons for improper passing on Route 1 in Northport. 

June 27

Ralph Woodbury, 65, of Liberty, was arrested…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 28 - July 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

June 28

Dalton N. Hines, 28, of Belfast, was issued a summons for assault on Front Street. 

Herbert L. Staples Jr., 64, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Belmont Ave. 

June 29

Hunter K. Thompson, 19, of Morrill, was arrested for operating under the influence, assault on…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 23-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 23

A Searsport minor was issued a summons for violation of intermediate license restrictions on Swan Lake Ave. 

June 25

A Morrill minor was issued summonses for exceeding the speed limit by 30+ mph,…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 21-27.

Deven Anderson, 27, of Bangor, unlawful sexual touching in Frankfort Jan. 1, 2017, 364 days in jail with all suspended and one year of probation; sexual abuse of a minor in Frankfort Jan. 1, 2017, dismissed. 

Nicholas Winter, 20, of Lincolnville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 22-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 22

Joshua Hustus, 42, of Belmont, was arrested for unpaid fines. 

June 24

Diane Brown, 61, of Jackson, was arrested for operating after suspension on Veterans Highway in Brooks. 

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

June 17

Neil Greenleaf, 35, of Belfast, was issued a summons for domestic violence assault on Boardman Way. 

June 24

Shay Harford, 31, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on High Street. 

William H. Oherin, 64, of Montville, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 14-20. 

Chandler D. Littlefield, 49, of Frankfort, operating after habitual offender revocation in Belfast July 18, six months in jail and $1,000 fine; failure to register a vehicle in Belfast Sept. 6, 30 days in jail. 

Zebediah Maker, 34, of Liberty, violating a condition of release in Liberty…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 16-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 16

Michael P. Sheehan, 52, of Lincolnville, was arrested for operating under the influence on Main Street in Lincolnville.

June 18

Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the scene of a…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 21-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 21

Scott S. Swift, 32, of Belfast, was issued summonses for an inspection sticker violation, failure to provide proof of insurance, and two counts of possession of schedule W drugs on Searsport Ave. 

June 22

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 14-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 14

Daniel G. Armstrong, 18, of Waldo, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, operating without a license, and possession of liquor by a minor via consumption on Lincolnville Road in Belmont. 

Erica Thoms can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 17-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 18

Sean L. Feeney, 38, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, was issued a summons for speeding 69 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route 1. 

June 20

Ashley J. Bonin, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Swan Lake Ave. 

Joshua R. Miller, 47, of Belfast, was issued a summons for allowing a dog…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 7-13. 

Jason Moulton, 36, of Searsport, probation violation in Belfast May 16, 2017, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; violating a protection from abuse order in Belmont April 24, 90 days in jail. 

Karen E. Araiza, 59, of Portland, operating under the influence in Belfast March 4, 2018, dismissed. 

Isabella Witham, 19, of Belfast, assault on an emergency medical…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 12-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 12

Dustin R. Kimball, 24, of Waldoboro, was issued a summons for violation of bail conditions on Augusta Road in Belmont. 

June 15

Luis A. Neves, 42, of Montville, was issued a summons for being the registered owner of a vehicle passing a school bus on Route 220 in Montville. 

Erica…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 14-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 14

Frank L. Johnson, 54, of Belfast, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Main Street. 

June 16

Joshua R. Miller, 47, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Union Street. 

June 17

Suzanne L. Coolbeth, 39, of Belfast, was issued a summons for…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 3-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 3

Christopher Clark, 34, of Appleton, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Beach Road in Lincolnville. 

Ian Robertson, 38, of Rockport, was issued a summons for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle on Belfast Road in Lincolnville. 

June 4

Dale S. Higgins, 30, of…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 10-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 11

Ashleigh J. Thayer, 28, of Bangor, was issued a summons for speeding 57 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Ave. 

June 12

Beth Frost, 50, of Hampden, was issued a summons for speeding 63 mph in a 45 mph zone on Searsport Ave. 

Kyle L. Chase, 25, of Freedom, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 7-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 8

April K. Furrow, 42, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign on Back Searsport Road. 

Eldon Lenfest, 52, of Brooks, was issued summonses for assault (two counts) on Smart Road. 

Gage J. Gagnon, 21, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Northport Ave. 

June 10…

ROCKPORT — On June 10, members of the Rockport Select Board voted unanimously that town manager Rick Bates sign a contract engaging Mary Beth Van Keuren as owner’s representative to oversee the construction of the new Rockport Public Library. Also at the meeting the board discussed renewing the town’s emergency medical contract with North East Mobile Health Services; the town’s current EMS contract with NEMHS is set to expire on June 30.

New owner’s rep

Mary…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 27 - June 7. 

Belfast

Piper Stream LLC to Sandra J. Gaylor, Sean C. James, and Rebecca D. Biggs. 

LSF10 Master Participation Trust and U.S. Bank NA TR to LSF10 Master Participation Trust and U.S. Bank NA Tr.

Jean I. Dutch to Ryan and Cheyenne Lister. 

Sky Trust to Terry L. Vish. 

Linda K. Tyer Living Trust to James C. Delehanty and Linda…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 31 -  June 6. 

Stephanie C. Coutu, 25, of Waterville, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Brooks April 12, 2018, dismissed.

Mason R. Touchette, 22, of Unity, domestic violence assault in Unity July 15, nine months in jail with all but 59 days suspended and two years of probation; criminal mischief in Unity July 15, dismissed…

BELFAST — There was an air of exuberance as Belfast Has Pride’s annual Pride Parade made its way from Belfast Area High to the waterfront near the Boathouse Saturday morning.

It was sunny skies and warm temperatures as Main Street slowly lined with people waiting for the telltale blue lights of the police cars that mark the start and end of the parade, with many dressed for the occasion and carrying signs of…

Additional information and photos. 

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 24 - June 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 24

Amanda R. Sylvia, 36, of Swanville, was issued summonses for failing to notify an owner of property damage, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and failure to make a report of a crash on Webster Road in Swanville. 

May 25

Laura Walsh, 33, of Belfast, was issued summonses for…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 3-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

June 4

John C. Sanford, 29, of Belfast, was issued a summons for domestic violence assault on Back Searsport Road. 

June 5

Zachary J. Bennett, 30, of Knox, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Waldo Ave. 

Erica Thoms can be reached at news@…

BELFAST — As Belfast continues longtime efforts to rejuvenate its downtown and waterfront, one longstanding park has gotten a much-needed face-lift.

Eric Overlock Memorial Skatepark was built in 1999, with the aid of a $150,000 donation from MBNA, the now-defunct credit card company that once resided in the buildings where Athena, Bank of America, and On Process currently reside.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 16 - June 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 16

Tina Boutin, 38, of Knox, was arrested for violating conditions of release on School Street in Unity. 

May 27

Jessica Bolierro, 30, of Unity, was issued a summons for assault on Bangor Road in Unity. 

Cassandra B. Lucas, 27, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for violating…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 26 - June 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 26

Denise M. Littlefield, 45, of Bangor, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign on Front Street. 

May 27

Benjamin R. Shute, 61, of Belfast, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Smart Road. 

June 1

Kevin Simmons, 37, of Belfast, was arrested for…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 13-24.

Belfast

Robert W. Vermilyea and Lynne V. Andrews to Arthur and Lorraine Johnson. 

Timothy D. and Jean I. Dutch to Jean I. Dutch. 

Milford W. Hawksley to Richard W. Hawksley. 

James M. and Jeanne S. Hanson to Chuck W. and Amanda L. Bonin. 

Belmont

Broughman Builders Inc. to Robert M. and Gabrielle A. Currier…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 26-31. 

Brett A. Collamore, 19, of Appleton, burglary in Lincolnville Dec. 8, 2017, 18 months in prison with all but 60 days suspended and two years of probation; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Lincolnville Dec. 8, 2017, 60 days in jail. 

Crystal Killgore, 25, of Winslow, operating under the influence in Montville March 9, 2018, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; driving to…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 24-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 24

Gabriel Desjardins, 24, of Swanville, was issued summonses for speeding 51 mph in a 25 mph zone and failure to provide proof of insurance on Main Road in Frankfort.

Matthew L. Sharp, 70, of Mount Vernon, was issued a summons for attaching false plates on Route 3 in Liberty. 

John K. Talbot, 48, of Northport, was…

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

Phillip E. Lear, 32, of Carmel, gross sexual assault in Belfast Aug. 21; assault in Belfast Aug. 21.

Sean R. Anderson, 37, of Liberty, attempted burglary in Searsmont May 6; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Searsmont May 6; violation of a condition of…

BELFAST — A Belfast man was charged with indecent conduct May 8, after being found on a hiking trail completely nude.

Elvis N. Robbins, 64, was discovered lying prone and completely nude by a hiker at the intersection of a hiking trail off Merriam Drive and CMP power lines.

According to Belfast Police Dept. Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick, the man who discovered Robbins…