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

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court March 22-28.

Marc S. Gattullo, 29, of Brewster, New York, probation violation in Belfast Oct. 22, 2016, 14 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.

William T. Woodrow, 43, of Charlottesville, Virginia, driving to endanger in Belfast Aug. 21, 2017, 30 days in jail and $750…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Waldo County Unified Court.

Jordan A. Frankenhauser and Noah D. Frankenhauser, of Belfast, were married Feb. 13, 2015, in Searsmont and divorced Jan. 16.

David D. Wooley, of Troy, and Pamela E. Wooley, of Tremont, Ohio, were married March 12, 1983, in Fremont, Ohio and divorced Jan. 25.

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

March 1 (late entry)

Casey Palmer, 26, of Freedom, was issued a summons for harassment by phone or electronic device on Depot St. in Unity, stemming from an incident Feb. 27. 

March 17

Aaron M. Upton, 34, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Belfast Road…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 13-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 13

Marissa Melton, 27, of Swanville, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street. 

March 15

Candy G. Cook, 23, of Swanville, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Searsport Ave. 

March 19

Stephen M. Bergey, 62, of Belfast, was…

Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Perez was recently given a commendation for saving the life of a person attempting to end theirs, according to Sergeant Cody Laite.

According to Laite, Perez was conducting an investigation in Winterport when the primary suspect involved in the case caught wind of the investigation and attempted to take their own life.

Though…

BELFAST — The Game Loft recently reached the $40,000 fundraising goal it set for its annual appeal, the largest fundraising event to date. Last year, the Game Loft set and reached a goal of $30,000 during its annual appeal.

The Game Loft is an award-winning nonprofit out-of-school program founded in 1998 that serves Waldo County youth aged…

The Rockport Planning Board will convene March 27 to consider applications for new businesses, including a beauty shop and a facility offering aquatic fitness for dogs. The board will also review a proposal by a Rockport resident to operate a day care service from her home.

An application filed at the Rockport Town Office on behalf of Stephanie and James Turner seeks the review of a lease agreement for a beauty business within the building at 330 Commercial Street (Route 1). The…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 15-21. 

Ryan Drake, 39, of Troy, criminal threatening in Troy July 28, dismissed. 

Adam T. Giguere, 48, of Palermo, violating a protection from abuse order in Palermo Oct. 14, dismissed. 

Michael J. Redding, 30, of Brooks, operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast Feb. 4, $500 fine. 

Dominic D. Carter, 66, of Winslow, shooting a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow over way…

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

March 16

Natalie Charles, 66, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign on Franklin Street. 

Adam T. Bogosian, 32, of Northport, was issued summonses for an inspection sticker violation, failure to provide proof of insurance, and failure to register a motor vehicle (30-150 days past expiration) on Main Street. 

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

March 11

William H. Nunn, 24, of Monroe, was arrested for domestic violence criminal threatening and refusing to submit to arrest or detention on West Main Street in Monroe. 

March 12

Lynn Poulin, 39, of Unity, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release on Palermo Road in Freedom. …

BELFAST —Belfast Police reported the following activity March 7-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 7

Gary J. Weiss, 55, of Portland, was issued a summons for speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Ave. 

March 14

Judith K. Stein, 83, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 32 mph in a 15 mph school zone on Miller Street. 

Leonard E. Bierman, 52, of Sorrento, was issued summonses for failure to…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 4-15.

Belfast

Linnea K. Johnson to Jean Wakem and Victoria Johnson.

Clyde A. Rolerson to Michael Rolerson.

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

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BELFAST — Caleb Roy, 26, of Burnham, probation violation in Burnham July 28, 2015, six months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.

Brian M. Hybers, 27, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville Aug. 18, 2015, 21 months in prison and probation revoked; probation violation in Swanville Aug. 18, 2015, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; domestic violence assault in…

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

March 8

John R. Hybers III, 29, of Troy, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Gordon Hill Road in Thorndike. 

Tracey L. Swan, 45, of Warren, was arrested for operating under the influence on Main Street North in Searsmont. 

March 9

Christopher Ray, 37, of Lincolnville, was…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 6-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 6

Tabitha L. York, 41, of Union, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Belmont Ave. 

March 9

Matthew A. Moulton, 38, of Swanville, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on City Point Road. 

March 11

Dena D. Blake, 54, of Swanville, was…

BELFAST — One vehicle was towed following a three-vehicle accident that occurred around 3 p.m., March 15 at the Belmont Avenue traffic light near Renys Plaza. 

The driver of a Toyota Corolla reportedly came to a stop behind a box truck due to a change of light at the intersection when a minivan traveling behind it failed to stop, rear-ending the Toyota and pushing its front end under the truck ahead of it.…

Six RSU 71 school buses were pulled from circulation after inspection sticker violations were found with each of them, according to a March 7 social media post from Superintendent Mary Alice McLean.

As of the afternoon of March 12, the bus runs have returned to normal, “with two runs each for the Swanville and Tri-Town communities,” according to a prepared statement shared by Superintendent McLean the same day. All…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 24 - March 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 24

Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Waterville Road in Unity, where a westbound vehicle crossed the centerline before striking a ditch and rolling over. The 2012 Nissan came to rest on its side. When Deputy McDonald arrived at the scene the…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 6-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 6

Jesse W. Dodge, 31, of Winterport, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Lincolnville Ave. 

Joanna L. Mehuren, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Swan Lake Ave. …

ROCKPORT — Members of the Rockport Select Board agreed March 11 to gather additional information regarding a plan to swap out the existing exterior lights throughout town for energy efficient, LED fixtures. At the meeting the board also approved the draft of a food sovereignty ordinance, which would allow home food producers to sell their good directly to neighbors without licensing.

Streetlight upgrade

Of the 247 existing street and exterior building lights…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 22-28.

Katherine Manchester, 32, of Islesboro, probation violation in Belfast Oct. 20, 2016, 40 days in jail and probation partially revoked.

Andrew M. Sousa, 34, of Brooks, probation violation in Brooks Nov. 12, 2016, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed; robbery in…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 18-March 1.

Belfast

Shipmasters LLC, Nancy J. Stefani Living Trust, Eddie R. McCurdy, Nancy J. Stefani HR, Nancy J. Stefani Est., and Laura L. Downey to Husson Park LLC.

Nancy J. Stefani Living Trust, Eddie R. McCurdy, Nancy J. Stefani DR, Nancy J.…

BELFAST — The Waldo Judicial Center, on Market Street, officially opened to the public March 9, following roughly 18 months of construction.

While the official opening was on Saturday, a media tour of the facility was given March 7, when reporters were given a walk-through that provided behind-the-scenes access to the city’s new downtown addition. Ted Glessner, state court administrator, and Chief Justice Leigh…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 4-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 4

Adam C. Wallace, 40, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street. 

March 5

Jeremy A. Brown, 32, of Palermo, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Waldo Ave. 

David M. Ray, 62…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 23 - March 6. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 23

Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to a deer v. vehicle accident on Atlantic Highway in Northport. The driver was uninjured and the 2017 Subaru they were operating sustained functional damage. 

Feb. 24

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BELFAST — The Waldo Judicial Center officially opened for business March 8, following roughly 18 months of construction.

The two-story center, which consolidates Belfast’s two former courthouses, is located on Market Street and features three courtrooms. 

Construction on the building began in early 2018, with the build essentially finished in February 2019,  minus some features and finishing touches. 

A preview tour was held for…

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

Feb. 17

Mitchell Brown, 57, of Belfast, was issued a summons for assault on Back Belmont Road. 

Feb. 26

Lila M. Nation, 72, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating to the left of center on Tufts…

BELFAST — A chicken discovered in Belfast around noon March 4 has found a new home with Belfast Police Sergeant Dan Fitzpatrick, who rescued the bird after it was reported by homeowners in the area.

The bird was reported to Belfast Police after a homeowner saw it on Waldo Ave March 3, but it wasn’t until she reappeared the following day that authorities were able to nab her.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 21-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 21

Sara Devine, 41, of Winterport, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on North Searsport Road in Frankfort.

Feb. 22

Darren E. Corbett, 45, of Lincolnville, was arrested for…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 11-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 11

David A. Maxcy, 19, of Fayette, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release.

Feb. 20

William F. Wilkie, 61, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence on Shepherd Road.…

BELFAST — It was a packed house for the fourth annual Waterfall Arts Young Artists Takeover, which held its opening Friday, March 1.

The event saw three floors of the building transformed into makeshift art museums, with artwork of all levels, mediums, techniques, and topics filling every single wall. There were also sculptural and other 3D…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 8-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Merrill D. Mylen, 56, of Winterport, using artificial light to illuminate animals in Morrill Nov. 24, $200 fine;  night hunting in Morrill Nov. 24, dismissed.

Jack D. Harvey, 32, of Winterport, using artificial light to…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 19-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 19

Joe-Pete Saucier, 41, of Belfast, was arrested for failure to appear. 

Feb. 21

Morgan E. Elwell, 24, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for harassment on Main Street. 

Feb. 22…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 12-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 12

Damien Craven, 30, of Belfast, was issued summonses for burglary of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and theft of a firearm on New England Road in Searsport.

Feb. 15

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At its Feb. 27 scheduled meeting, the Rockport Planning Board will consider an extension of two years on the official site plan application by Pen Bay Medical Center to build a new physician’s building on the hospital’s existing campus. The request for the extension was submitted by Mark Johnson of Portland-based SMRT Architects and Engineers.

The board will also hear proposals for new local businesses including an animal therapy center built on the foundation of the former P.A.W.S.…

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

Feb. 12

Meagan A. Bean, 35, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for overtaking and passing school buses on Depot Street in Unity. 

Feb. 13

Bo Brassbridge, 24, of Monroe, was issued summonses…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 15-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 15

William M. Hegstrom, 45, of Brooks, was arrested for operating under the influence on Waldo Ave.

James R. Durand, 28, of Belfast was issued a summons for domestic violence criminal mischief on Ryan Road. 

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 4-14.

Belfast

Eric Schrader to Eric and Agnes A. Schrader.

Lorna J. Woodward and Lee Woodward Jr. to Professional Services Center Belfast LLC.

Michael Cunning and Elisabeth Wolfe to Debra K. Heitman.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 8-13.

Michael J. Redding, 30, of Brooks, probation violation in Belfast March 21, 2016, nine months in jail and probation partially revoked.

Zachary Smart, 28, of Belfast, assault in Belfast Sept. 14, 2016, 48 hours in jail and $300 fine.

Matthew…

BELFAST — Two drivers were injured and a passenger in one car was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Route 3 Feb. 14, according to Belfast Police Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick.

The two cars were traveling in heavy snow and slippery conditions around 1:36 p.m. when the driver of a westbound silver Volvo reportedly lost control and fishtailed into the oncoming lane, where it was struck by an oncoming blue Honda.   …

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 9-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 9

Kaleb Benjamin, 23, of Morrill, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Poors Mill Road.

Feb. 11

Diana Blood, 23, of Searsport, was issued a summons for violating a condition of…

ROCKPORT — Voting unanimously, members of the Rockport Select Board agreed Feb. 11 to make $1.5 million in bond funds available so that the town will to forward with the construction of the $3.5 million Rockport Public Library at 1 Limerock Street, in Rockport Village. The meeting also included a discussion of a proposed $4.25 million sewer extension along Commercial Street, and the possibility of rebuilding the West Rockport Fire Station at the corner of Route 17 and Route 90.

In…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 2-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 2

Machell L. Lahaye, 40, of Ellsworth, was issued a summons for speeding 61 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Avenue. 

Feb. 8

Nicholas T. Ripley, 20, of Belfast, was issued summonses for an…

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

Belfast

Robert E. and Jean M. Cole to Sherry F. Krum.

Stephanie K. Girvin to Leigh Dorsey and Dameon Colbry.

Laurene A. Wright Est. to Cheryl Baltrusch.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 29 - Feb. 7. 

Damian L. Craven, 30, of Belfast, operating a vehicle without a license in Northport July 26, $100 fine.

Russell E. Spear, 56, of Boothbay, domestic violence assault in Northport Dec. 11, dismissed.

Cierra L. Carle, 18, of Windsor,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 3-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 5

Eric Dupray, 46, of Stockton Springs, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Patridge Road in Stockton Springs.

Feb. 6

Joan Maddocks, 61, of Northport, was issued summonses…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 1-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 1

Zachery Mosher, 23, of Liberty, was issued summonses for operating after suspension and violating conditions of release on Starrett Drive. 

Hugh A. Morrison, 33, of Belfast, was arrested for violating conditions of release and…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 30 - Feb. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 30

Deputy David Wight responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Main Road North in Frankfort where an operator lost control in snowy conditions. The driver of a 2017 Ford was reportedly driving too fast for the conditions and lost control of…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 27 - Feb. 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 27

Deanna M. Lenfest, 39, of Belfast, was issued a summons for assault on Field Street.

Jan. 30

Kelly M. Carey, 40, of Brooks, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Route 1.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 25-31.

Christopher W. Cunningham, 41, 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; reckless conduct in Burnham July 17, 2016, dismissed.

Gregory A. Thompson, 54, of Waldo, unlawful sexual contact in Waldo…

BELFAST — Belfast’s second annual Winter Whoopla Celebration saw an active second day on Saturday, Feb. 2, with a variety of activities available to participants, both indoors and outside.

Friday’s events included a formal Ice Ball, which was held at the Wentworth Center and featured live music and a formal dinner and dance. There was a teen night at the United Farmer’s Market, which included nerf battles, dance…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 24-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 26

Ethan S. Preble, 27, of Edgecomb, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Searsport Ave. in Belfast.

Sean J. Floyd, 52, of Swanville, was issued a summons for violating conditions of…

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

Jan. 19

Joanna Mehuren, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Route 1.

Jan. 22

Christopher Baldwin Page, 43, of Stonington, was issued summonses for speeding 60 mph in a 35…

A Waldo County Grand Jury handed down the following 20 indictments Jan. 23-24.

Dennis J. O’Brien, 45, of Unity, theft by deception in Unity April 23.

Emily B. Rogals, 52, of Belfast, aggravated criminal mischief in Belfast July 10.

Brett M. Rowland, 31, of Melbourne, Florida, burglary in Belfast Oct. 13, 2017; theft by…