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

 The town of Waldoboro held a Select Board “meet the candidates” event on May 29 in the town office. There are five candidates for two Select Board seats: William Bragg, Sandra O’Farrell, Branden McGuirl, Abden Simmons, and Rebecca Stephens. 

 The program was coordinated by Waldoboro resident Seth Hall. It was moderated by Michael Amico. Amico said the…

OWLS HEAD — Cape Air Station Manager Rocky Stenger, Jr., is set to retire after serving Cape Air, its predecessors and the airport for 60 years. His final day will be November 12. It is a big change for the Knox County Regional Airport community.

“I’ve watched him interact with passengers and he gives confidence,” said Bill Packard, who owns and operates the Budget and Avis car rental services at the airport. “Some folks are not comfortable flying in a small plane. Rocky reassures…

CAMDEN HARBOR — The sailing vessel Maiden, first made famous in 1989 during the Whitbread Round the World race as her first all-women crew distinguished themselves in a grueling competition, and again as a current ambassador for the empowerment of girls through education, made harbor in Camden last week, tying up at Lyman-Morse before embarking on a transatlantic voyage to West Africa.

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SEARSPORT - Everybody loves a good parade and the residents of Searsport are no exception. Bring in the townsfolk from the surrounding area and you have the makings of one heck-of-a-celebration. The people and floats in the following gallery exemplify small town America and the spirit of Independance Day on July 4, 2022. 

ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioners and Knox County Budget Committee members wrestled jointly Thursday, February 17, via Zoom over the county’s list of proposed uses of the $7.7 million American Rescue Plan Act funds available through the Knox County apportionment process.

Before the meeting got underway, Knox County Administrator Andrew Hart informed the joint session that Appleton’s request for broadband funding in the amount of $220,736 was not put on the list of applications.…

HOPE – The blueberry barrens were abuzz Monday afternoon at Brodis Blueberries with a visit from Governor Janet Mills to announce the state is using $20 million in federal relief funds to directly invest in Maine’s farming communities that have been impacted by COVID-19.  

Ron Howard, manager of Brodis Farm said his farm had been impacted significantly by COVID. 

“The farm is owned by my mother-in-law, Gwen Brodis,” said Howard. “For years and years, she sold the blueberries…

ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioner Dorothy Meriwether leveled charges of “bullying” against members of the Midcoast Internet Coalition and called their actions, “disheartening.” She further said that it was making her consider giving up public service after 25 years.    

The meeting held in chambers at the Knox County Courthouse Tuesday, October 12, was off to a rocky start when Commissioner Meriwether asked Chairman Richard Parent, Jr., to suspend public comment on any broadband-…

ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioners agreed Sept. 14 at a regularly scheduled meeting that the number of applications for the county’s $7.7 million share of the American Rescue Plan Act federal funding were so many, and amounted to so much, that they will engage a consultant to sort through them all.

The…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug 6-30. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. 

Aug. 6

Elizabeth Kilby, 40, of Belfast, was issued a summons for violation of bail on Waterville Road in Waldo. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 9-16.

Robert I. Porter, 37, of Montville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Belfast Sept. 22, 2018, $250 fine; forgery in Belfast Sept. 22, 2018, dismissed. 

Taylor Lane, 28, of Waldo, operating under the influence in Swanville Jan. 30, 2019, 48 hours in jail, license suspended for 150…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported issuing two traffic citations between June 6-15. Of the two traffic citations, one was issued for speeding and one for failure to yield to the right-of-way. In addition to two traffic infractions, BPD reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

June 7

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported issuing one traffic citation between May 11 - June 15, for failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the traffic infraction, the WSO  reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

May 11

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CAMDEN — Camden Police reported issuing seven traffic citations between April 21-June 7. Of the seven traffic citations, five were issued for speeding, one for an expired inspection sticker and one for an expired registration. In addition to the traffic infractions, Camden Police reported four summonses and three arrests including the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of…

BELFAST — A Newcastle man was indicted on sexual assault charges by a Waldo County Grand Jury May 19, following an investigation by Maine State Police Detective Hugh Landry. 

Trey Knof, 24, is alleged to have engaged in a sexual act with a minor who had not yet reached age 16. He has been indicted for gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor. 

His case began Jan…

BELFAST — A lawyer for the eight defendants, including two Belfast City Councilors, who were named in a civil lawsuit alleging harassment and defamation filed a response May 27 denying the majority of the claims.

Attorney Christopher MacLean, of the Camden-based…

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

Belfast

Professional Services Center Belfast LLC to Professional Service Center. 

Hinckley Cove Properties LLC to Sally L. Brophy and Constance N. Hatch. 

Philip R. Brown and Karna B. Olsson to Thierry H. and…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 28 - June 8. 

Eric J. Warman, 32, of Brewer, probation violation in Unity July 27, 2018, six months in jail and probation revoked. 

Sean J. Floyd, 54, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville Aug. 10, 2018, 210 days in jail and probation partially revoked; harassment in Belfast Sept. 17, 90 days in jail; violating a condition of release in Belfast Oct. 3, 90 days in jail; harassment in Belfast Oct…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported issuing three traffic citations between May 19 - June 8. Of the three traffic citations, one was issued for speeding, one for failure to register a motor vehicle, and the last for unnecessary acceleration. In addition to three traffic infractions, BPD reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported issuing two traffic citations between May 19-30. Of the two traffic citations, one was issued for imprudent speed, and one for failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the two traffic infractions, the WSO reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 19-27. 

Don W. Hanson Jr., 40, of Thomaston, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs April 11, 2019, 10 years in prison with all but three years 171 days suspended, three years of probation, and $400 fine; illegal possession of a firearm April 11, 2019, three years 171 days in prison.

Scott D.…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported two traffic infractions May 7 - 25. Of the two citations, one was for speeding, and the other for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the two traffic citations, the following activity was also reported.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

May 7

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported issuing three traffic citations between April 25 - June 1. Of the three traffic citations, one was issued for failure to provide proof of insurance, one for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle, and one for a motor vehicle operator using a handheld device. In addition to three traffic infractions, the WSO reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

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

Heather M. Fuller, of Searsmont, and Eric F. Fuller, of Searsmont, were married June 29, 2013, in Searsmont and divorced March 5. 

Dana D. Black, of Lincolnville, and Shannon E. Blake, of Stockton Springs, were married June 8, 2010, in Lincolnville and divorced March 4. 

Logan M. Henry, of Warren, and Charles R. Henry, of Morrill, were married Nov. 7, 2015, in Brooks and divorced March 11…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 7-18. 

Paul J. Zittle III, 46, of Northport, probation violation in Northport Dec. 16, 2017, probation partially revoked and no sentence imposed. 

Michael J. Johnson, 39, of Ellsworth, operating after habitual offender revocation in Stockton Springs Oct. 23, 2018, nine months one day in prison…

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

James W. Mylen Jr., 30, of Winterport, receiving stolen property in Winterport April 7, 2020; violation of a condition of release in Winterport April 7, 2020. 

Eric J. Fitzpatrick, 35, of Thorndike, domestic violence terrorizing in…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported issuing three traffic citations between April 13 - May 13. Of the three traffic citations, one was issued for an inspection sticker violation, one for failure to provide proof of insurance, and one for failure to register a vehicle. In addition to three traffic infractions, the WSO reported the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 26 - May 7.

Belfast

Lori J. and Kraig W. Fellows to Sarah A. Flimlin, George W. Flimlin Jr., and Larissa Flimlin. 

Sharon Watkins and Sharon Wilcox to John D. and Katie R. Leone. 

Chom Housing Limited Partnership to…

BELFAST — A Clifton man who pleaded no contest to charges of reckless conduct was sentenced to two years in prison, with all but 120 days suspended in Waldo County Unified Court April 29. 

Login Armstrong, 20, stood accused of unintentionally discharging a weapon while disassembling it, after failing to clear the chamber of the weapon in Waldo. The bullet went through Armstong’s hand before striking a female…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 12-23. 

Belfast

Troy A. Gallant Est. to Cody R. Gallant. 

Cody R. Gallant to Leon S. Gallant and Judith E. Rivera-Gallant. 

Kathleen Cartwright to Alessandra Martinelli. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 29 - May 6. 

Sean Rohan, 30, of Lewiston, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Swanville Aug. 2, 2018, two years in prison with all suspended, two years of probation, and $400 fine; unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Swanville Aug. 2, dismissed.

Login Armstrong, 20, of Clifton,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 23 - May 6.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

April 23

Travis J. Keene, 38, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to report an accident by quickest means on Shepherd Road. 

April 26…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 21 - May 5.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

April 21

Robert Vellaro, 44, of Belmont, was issued summonses for three counts of violating a condition of release and unlawful possession of a…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 23-30. 

Rachel Carleton, 40, of Carmel, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Troy April 7, 2019, $400 fine; operating under the influence in Troy April 7, 2019, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; endangering the welfare of a child in Troy April 7, 2019, dismissed. 

Sarah E.…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 23-30.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

April 15

Chad I. Nickerson, 42, of Monhegan Island, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street. 

Zachary…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 23-30.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

April 3

Nelson L. Martinez, 38, of Mount Desert Island, was issued a summons for operating after habitual offender revocation on Main Road South in Frankfort. …

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 15-22.

Leroy D. Malcolm Jr., 38, of Waterboro, robbery in Burnham Aug. 3, 2019, six years in prison with all but two years six months suspended, four years of probation, and $2,851.12 restitution; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Burnham Aug. 3, 2019, one year in prison; criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon in Burnham…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported issuing four traffic citations between April 15-21. Of the four traffic infractions, two were issued for inspection sticker violations, and two were issued for speeding. In addition to four traffic infractions, Belfast Police reported one arrest and seven summons, including the following activity.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity March 27 - April 21.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

March 27

Ian Hotham, 19, of Unity, was issued summonses for furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol and unlawful possession of liquor by a minor…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 29 - April 9.

Belfast

Perryman Family Trust to Chelsea B. Cartwright and Kathleen Bertelsen Cartwright. 

Phillip and Elaine R. Crossman to Jerry D. Marx and Susan Cole. 

RSP Belfast 1 LLC and RSP Belfast 2 LLC to Atlantic Purchase LLC. 

Ginsberg Ottmann Family Irrevocable Trust to Kathryn V. Saunders. 

Kathryn V. Saunders to Ginsburg…

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this evening, April 20, at 7 p.m.

Meetings begin with a roll call of Belfast Mayor Eric Sanders, and City Councilors Mary Mortier, Neal Harkness, Michael Hurley, Brenda Bonneville, Paul Dean, in…

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

Jonathan G. Dugg, 27, of Rutland, Massachusetts, domestic violence assault in Unity Sept. 9, 2018, $500 fine. 

Monique M. Brown, 54, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, operating under the influence in Belfast July 20, 2019, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine. 

Rico V. Borzoni…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported issuing 11 traffic citations between April 9-14. Of the 11 traffic infractions, six were issued for failure to register a vehicle, two for inspection sticker violations, and one citation each for failure to stop at a stop sign, operating with an expired license, and using a handheld device while operating a vehicle. In addition to 11 traffic infractions, Belfast Police reported five arrests and one summons, including the…

BELFAST — In addition to issuing one traffic citation unrelated to additional charges, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 20 - April 6.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Feb. 20

Travis King, 42, of Bucksport, was issued a summons for unlawful possession of a schedule W drug in…

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

Belfast

Kyle D. and Melanie E. Ritchie to Jill Rogers and Mark Malenfant. 

Orf Inc. to Highview Terrace LLC. 

NLDJ Revocable Trust to NLDJ Revocable Trust. 

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

Donna L. Fletcher, of Unity, and Thomas L. Fletcher, of Thorndike, were married May 20, 2000, in Liberty and divorced Jan. 7. 

Elmer E. Farren, of Winterport, and Madeleine M. Farren, of Winterport, were married Sept. 27, 2003, in Harrington and divorced Jan. 20. 

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 26 - April 8. 

Abigail L. Wren, 33, of Thorndike, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Troy March 9, 2020, three months in jail and $400 fine; trafficking or furnishing an imitation scheduled drug in Troy March 12, 2020, 30 days in jail and $400 fine; operating while license suspended or revoked in Troy March 12, $250 fine. …

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

Belfast

William L. Dawson Jr. and Lauri J. Macleod Dawson to Kyle J. Kozaczka and Jamie A. Rosenfeld. 

David H. Way to Sandra P. Way Est. 

Wentworth LLLP to Wentworth Event Center LLLP. 

Jane L. Daye to Kathleen E. Reilly-Repass and David M. Repass. 

Arthur W. and Sylvia K. Sanderson to Aimee Moffitt-Mercer. 

Alice R. and…

BELFAST — Three Waldo County residents were indicted on separate, unrelated charges of arson by a Waldo County Grand Jury March 18, with each facing up to 30 years in prison if convicted. 

The most serious of the cases is that of Derek Creasy, 38, of Unity, who in addition to being…

BELFAST — A Waldo County Grand Jury handed down the following indictments March 17-18. An indictment does not imply guilt. 

Stephanie C. Coutu, 27, of Augusta, failure to report in Belfast Nov. 27. 

Andrew J. Dinsmore, 38, of Washington, leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury or death in Liberty March 12, 2020. 

Rachel E. Winchenbach, 20…

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

Nathan A. Gilbert, 45, of Searsmont, operating under the influence in Morrill Nov. 10, 2018, license suspended for 150 days and $1,000 fine; operating a vehicle without a license (beyond condition/restriction) in Morril Nov. 10, 2018, dismissed. 

Gary D. Reynolds, 36, of Newport, operating under the influence in Burnham Dec. 20, 2018, $750 fine. 

Bronwen Williamson, 38, of Lincolnville…

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

March 18

April Pickering, 34, of Morill, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Searsport Ave. 

March 19

Thomas Tucker, 39, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on Northport Ave. 

March 22

A Belfast minor was issued a summons for an…

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

Feb. 20

Travis L. King, 42, of Bucksport, was issued a summons for unlawful possession of a schedule W drug on Homestead Way in Frankfort. 

James A. Maynard, 30, of Glenburn, was arrested for operating…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 12-18. 

Nicholas A. Parker, 33, of Belmont, operating under the influence in Waldo Jan. 1, 2019, seven days in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $500 fine; violating a condition of release in Frankfort June 22, 2019, seven days in jail. 

Joshua M. Perry, 39, of Prospect, theft by…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 12-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

March 12

Kean M. Ripley, 57, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Perkins Road. 

March 13

Jacob A. Levangie-Thompson, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph zone on Poors Mill Road. 

Silas A. Roberts, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 5-11. 

Elizabeth A. Dumais, 65, of Burnham, disorderly conduct (offensive words/gestures) in Burnham June 29, 2019, 48 hours in jail; reckless conduct in Burnham June 29, 2019, dismissed. 

Benjamin Thompson, 36, of Jackson, operating under the influence in Belfast Aug. 4, 2019, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; operating under the influence in Belfast Aug. 4, 2019, dismissed operating a…