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

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

May 22

Jenna K. Gollub, 36, of Swanville, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Northport Ave.

Ann Moody, 89, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 34 mph in a 15 mph school zone and operating without a…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 10-22.

Barbara Hartlett, 57, of Searsmont, keeping an unlicensed dog in Searsmont Feb. 1, $50 fine; failure to license a dog in Searsmont March 5, $50 fine.

Anne Marie Miller, 21, of Stockton Springs, use of drug paraphernalia in Stockton Springs Jan. 7, $300 fine.

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ROCKPORT — Members of the Rockport Select Board voted unanimously May 28 to engage RealTerm Energy to swap out the existing street lights and exterior lights throughout town for energy efficient LED fixtures. Mark Carter, of RealTerm, attended the meeting and estimated that the municipality’s lighting fixtures would be replaced as early as September.

The proposal by RealTerm calls for replacing of some 240 light fixtures throughout town, many of which are owned by Central Maine Power…

ROCKPORT — Dynamite blasting at the Rockport library construction site in Rockport Village begins this morning, May 29, with the first blast scheduled for 9:55 a.m.

ROCKPORT — Members of the Rockport Select Board voted unanimously May 13 to close Limerock Street to allow for the first phase of construction at the site of the new Rockport Public Library, 1 Limerock. The closure is expected to take effect immediately, as excavating equipment will be placed at the location. The…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 20-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 20

John Ellis, 31, of Swanville, was issued a summons for speeding 59 mph in a 30 mph zone on Marsh Road. 

March 21

Charles Resh, 41, of Searsport, was issued a summons for aggravated assault on Route 1. 

March 22

Kenneth J. Cole, 60, of Monroe, was issued a summons for failure to…

BELFAST — A Waldo man has been charged with five crimes, including two felonies, following a brief chase just after 11 p.m. May 17, according to Belfast Police Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick.

Gary Dean, 43, has been charged with failure to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, criminal speed, eluding an officer, and passing a roadblock. The latter two charges are class C felonies while the remaining charges are…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 17-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 18

Christian M. Watkins, 26, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence on Back Belmont Road in Belmont.

May 20

Jonathan W. Walsh, 29, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Route 131 in Swanville. 

Jarrod S. Cook, 43, of Lincolnville, was…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Mat 16-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 8 (late entry)

Elvis Robbins, 64, of Belfast, was issued a summons for indecent conduct on Merriam Drive.

May 16

Tina Nelson, 26, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on…

BELFAST — A man accused of driving into the living room of a downtown Belfast home last summer pleaded guilty to the charges against him in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court May 14. 

Leonid Richter, 22, was charged with operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license, eluding an officer, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court May 10-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Douglas E. Noble Jr., 29, of Searsport, probation violation in Searsport Jan. 25, 2017, probation partially revoked and no sentenced imposed.

Amanda L. Thomas, 32, of Belfast, failing to appear for a disclosure or contempt hearing in…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 9-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 9

Michael Roy, 48, of Owls Head, was issued summonses for negotiating a worthless instrument (two counts) on Fox Hollow Place in Northport, stemming from incidents May 1 and May 3.

May 10

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 28 - May 13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

April 28

Christopher Check, 43, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Hazelton Drive.

May 1

Mary M. Sczepaniak, 41, of Belfast, was issued a summons for a harassment notice violation…

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

Belfast

Melanie A. Benner Est. to Melanie A. Benner Family Trust.

Larry N. and Kathleen H. Clements to Clements Irrevocable Real Estate Trust.

Diane P. and Stephen M. Bergey to Ronald S.…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 7-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 7

Patti Higgins, 60, of Winterport, was issued a summons for assault on Boston Road in Winterport. 

Charles Fletcher, 53, of Montville, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Weymouth Road in Morrill. 

May 12

Jacob M. Rose, 19, of Brooks, was issued a summons for failure to…

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

April 8 (late entry)

Cheri Curtis, 38, of Bangor, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Route 1. 

May 8

April J. Small, 53, of Jackson, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Lincolnville Ave.

May 9

Donna L. Shaw, 60, of Searsmont, was issued a…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 6-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 7

Martha Conway-Cole, 49, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 41 mph in a 15 mph school zone on Lincolnville Ave. 

Danielle L. Scanlon, 33, of Knox, was issued a summons for speeding 34 mph in a 15 mph zone on Lincolnville Ave.

Kelly K. Lange, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 32 mph in a 15 mph zone on…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 2-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 26 (late entry)

Jennifer M. Beal, 20, of Belmont, was issued a summons for illegal possession of liquor by a minor via consumption on Lincolnville Road in Belmont. 

May 4

Craig Thomas, 52, of Lincolnville, was issued summonses for operating without a license in violation of restrictions, operating…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 19 - 29. 

Dustin Smith, 53, of Palermo, burning prohibited material in Liberty Jan. 9, $200 fine; out of door burning violation in Liberty Jan. 9, $200 fine.

Nick C. Whitman, 39, of Monroe, failure to register a vehicle in Searsport March 19, $100 fine.

Robert R. Ferland, 43, of…

BELFAST — The business offices of Penobscot McCrum, a potato factory located on Pierce Street, was destroyed by an evening fire May 9, according to Belfast Fire Chief James Richards. 

When the fire was reported, around 6 p.m., it had yet to ravage the entire building, but two hours into the blaze it had gone through the entire building.

Around 8 p.m. an excavator was brought in to tear into the roof of the building, with Assistant Fire Chief Bob Richards explaining that it was…

VINALHAVEN – Robert Young was born and grew up on Vinalhaven. He married his high school sweetheart, Kristie, and they have two daughters. Young has been lobstering all his life. He started at the age of 18.

“That’s just what you do on Vinalhaven,” said Young. “Everybody does it. I’ve been lobstering 26 years.”

Young had a friend who smoked lobster and in 2005 his wife bought him a smoker for Christmas. He’s been doing it ever since.

His company, Vinalhaven Smoked…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 2-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 2

Albert F. Hubbard, 30, of Freedom, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on School Street in Unity. 

May 3

Waylon-Hawk Millard, 28, of Unity, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Main Street in Unity. 

Gerald F. Rolerson, 61, of Appleton, was arrested…

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

May 3

Thomas S. Ventura, 31, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 59 mph in a 30 mph zone on Marsh Road. 

May 4

Jason Ames, 33, of Northport, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release on Front Street. 

Brock C. Wakefield, 26, of Unity, was issued a summons for operating under the influence…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 26 - May 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 26

Sonya J. Whitcomb, 20, of Belmont, was issued a summons for furnishing a place for minors to consume or possess liquor on Lincolnville Road in Belmont. 

May 2

Lisa A. Sprows, 53, of Rockland, was issued summonses for following too closely and unsafe passing on Route 1 in Belfast. 

BELFAST — A Belfast man was charged with two counts of felony assault April 19, following a Department of Health and Human Services referral to Belfast Police, according to Detective Sergeant Matthew Cook.

Dylan Perry, 26, was charged with felony assault, which is typically a misdemeanor charge, due to the age of the children involved, aged two and three. The children are not related to Perry, though Perry…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 15-26. 

Belfast

Hayford Hill LLC to CQ-39 LLC. 

Janet M Weinberg to Robert and Marsha Siviski.

Gary Moline to Douglas G. Feick.

Douglas Hufnagel to Janet J. Muri and Louise Ward. 

Donald S. Thompson Est. to Eileen S. Gatewood. 

Gerald F. and Eleanor A. Bilodeau to MC Property One LLC. 

Belmont

Charles…

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

Merrill A. Smith, of Searsport, and Sandra Y. Smith, of Waldo, were married Oct. 6, 1979, in Stockton Springs and divorced March 25. 

Wendy Dion, of Stockton Springs, and Frank Dion, of Camden, were married Dec. 31, 2016, in Stockton Springs and divorced April 22. 

Scott Reed, of Unity, and Melissa Reed, of Springfield, Missouri, were married Sept. 11, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri and…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 26-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 26

John Davis, 26, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Moosehead Trail Highway in Brooks. 

Andrew B. Armstrong, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Back Belmont Road in Belfast. 

April 27

Sean R. Anderson, 37, of Liberty,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 22-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 22

Joseph McFadden, 18, of Belfast, was issued summonses for sale and use of drug paraphernalia and possession of a usable amount of marijuana by a minor on Bridge Street.

April 26

Nichole M. Hall, 36, of Belfast, was issued summonses for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and negotiating a worthless…

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

Alan D. Alton II, 42, of Solon, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Unity July 19, 2015, 30 days in jail and $1,762.47 restitution. 

Christopher W. Cunningham, 31, of Franklin, cruelty to animals in Burnham July 17, 2016, 364 days in jail with all but 30 days suspended and one year of probation. 

Jesse Grinnell, 29, of Steuben, theft by receiving stolen property in Belfast Aug.…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 18-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 18

Kwamaine Bility, 22, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested for criminal trespass on Savage Road in Waldo. 

April 19

Ryan A. Derby, 25, of Northport, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Atlantic Highway in Northport. 

April 20

Robert P. Eaton,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 20-27. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 20

Nikole K. Powell, 30, of Rockland, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street. 

April 21

James H. Graham, 48, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence, operating after suspension, and violating conditions of release on Main Street. 

April 25…

ROCKPORT — Tiffany Ford has plans to open a new business in Rockport which will offer entertainment to all ages and bring a concept sweeping the country to the Midcoast: “escape rooms.” Escape rooms are spaces that have been converted to offer a themed experience where groups work together to solve puzzles, reveal clues and extricate themselves from a locked-room environment within a set period of time.

“Today people are so involved in technology and social media, and our lives are so…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 11-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 27 (late entry)

John R. Moody, 32, of Swanville, was issued a summons for littering on Harriman Road in Swanville 

April 11

Cindi A. Smith, 49, of Unity, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street in Searsmont. 

April 12

Kristie L. Anderson…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 18-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 19

Dylan Perry, 26, of Belfast, was arrested for two counts of assault on Piper Stream Lane. 

April 20

Brittany N. Aldus, 27, of Searsmont, was arrested for operating under the influence on Main Street. 

Shane Thibodeau, 48, of Belfast, was arrested for domestic violence criminal threatening and obstructing the report of a crime or injury…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 10-18. 

Cheri L. Givens, 38, of Belfast, failing to stop, remain, or provide information in Belfast June 9, 2017, $500 fine; operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast June 9, 2017, $500 fine.

Shirley R. Langille, 68, of Belfast, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast Feb. 5, 2018, $400 fine. …

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 4-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 4

Cassandra Lucas, 27, of Searsmont, was arrested for violating conditions of release.

April 14

Thomas Bormet, 45, of Searsport, was issued a summons for operating after habitual offender revocation on High Street. 

Ralph L. Levesque, 37, of Belfast, was arrested for failure to appear. 

April…

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

April 5

Kathryn S. Sebastiano, 41, of Northport, was issued a summons for violation of a protective order on Beech Hill Road in Northport. 

April 6

Shannon C. Small, 41, of Searsport, was issued a summons for operating after habitual offender revocation on Swan Lake Ave in Swanville. 

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The Rockport Select Board convened April 16 and voted unanimously to approve a “memorandum of understanding” outlining the manner in which funds would be disbursed from the Rockport Library Foundation to the town for costs related to the construction of the new Rockport Public Library. The document had previously been sent to the town’s legal counsel and revised by both parties prior to the meeting.

The Rockport Library Foundation (RLF) was formed last year by a group of volunteers…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 1-12. 

Belfast

P & K Enterprises to Trudy F. Miller and Robert M. Fargey. 

P & K Enterprises to P & K Enterprises. 

Sondra H. and Norman G. Campbell to Philip D. Matthews Jr. and Jaqueline P. Matthews. 

Susan B. Pendleton Irrevocable Administrative Trust to Harris E. Pendleton Living Trust.

Jerry H. Gordley to Brian A. and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 3-11.

Joel Strasnick, 47, of Fairfield, discharging a firearm or crossbow near a dwelling in Morrill Nov. 23, $150 fine.

Diana Blood, 33, of Searsport, violating conditions of release in Belfast Feb. 11, dismissed.

Corey Palmer, 38, of Freedom,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 7-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 26 (late entry)

Blair Armstrong, 36, of Washington, was issued a summons for negotiating a worthless instrument. 

April 8

A Belfast minor was issued a summons for speeding 74 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route 1. 

April 12

James P. Visser, 46, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons for an…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 2-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

April 3

Shaylee Overlock, 18, of Bucksport, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on Baker Road in Winterport. 

Patrick M. Saunders, 27, of Winterport, was arrested for operating under the influence and issued summonses for criminal mischief and operating without a license (in violation of conditions/restrictions) on…

 BELFAST — A recent announcement from Our Town Belfast saying the organization will no longer participate in Belfast’s Annual Street Party has left some in the community concerned, others disappointed.

The announcement, authored by Executive Director Zach Schmesser, was first shared by Our Town Belfast…

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

Traci Tracey, 55, of Jackson, harassment by telephone in Brooks Jan. 5, $250 fine.

Dominic D. Carter, 66, of Winslow, shooting a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow over a way in Unity Feb. 2, $200 fine.

Dmitri Fleszar, 41, of Augusta,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 3-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

April 3

Sergeant Merl Reed responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Poors Mill Road in Belfast where an operator lost control of their vehicle on slushy, snowy roads. The 2004 Jeep skidded off the road before striking trees and a fence; it was towed…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 29 - April 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 29

Gloria A. Warren, 47, of Searsport, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Route 1.

Brittany T. Saucier, 19, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Route 1.

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BELFAST — A Morrill man was sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful sexual contact in Waldo County Unified Court April 1, though he will only have to serve nine months of his sentence behind bars.

Christopher F. Beeton, 31, will have to serve two years of probation upon completion of his sentence.

Beeton was also charged with gross sexual assault as a result of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 29 - April 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 29

Clifford Lane, 55, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 81 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 3 in Palermo.

Blake E. Ruwe, 37, of South Thomaston, was issued a summons for speeding 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 3 in Palermo. 

March 30

Jason Ames, 33, of Northport, was…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 29 - April 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 29

Nicholas R. Chesser, 22, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft on Route 1. 

April 1

Charles L. Frattini, 57, of Thomaston, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Fairground Road. 

April 4

A Belfast minor was issued a summons for carrying a passenger…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 25-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 25

Donald Barrett, 64, of Palermo, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Route 3. 

March 26

Joshua J. Bradeen, 22, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for parking so as to obstruct traffic on New England Road in Searsmont. 

March 27

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

March 26

Linda McCuen, 66, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating a vehicle with an expired Maine license on Starrett Drive. 

March 29

Destiney E. Robbins, 22, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating a vehicle without a license on High Street. 

Paul Salo, 43, of Belfast, was arrested for domestic…

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County Grand Jury March 20.

Ryan D. Rairdon, 30, of Litchfield, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (two counts) in Searsport May 4; misuse of identification in Searsport May 4.

Allen J. Sanborn, 60, of Lewiston, aggravated assault in Belmont Dec. 29; criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon in…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 18-29.

Belfast

Marcia E. Ladd-Spears and Marcia E. Ladd to Daniel J. and Maureen G. Ladd.

John P. and Karen D. Gilday to James Hillmann.

Adam Henneke to First National Bank.

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 16-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 16

Donovan Conary, 21, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Union Street.

March 23

Tina M. Boutin, 38, of Knox, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release on…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 17-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 20

Tommy-Alan Hewins, 34, of Burnham, was issued summonses for violating conditions of release on Pond Road in Burnham stemming from incidents March 2 and March 17.

March 23

Scott A.…