http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Waldo VillageSoup. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:31 EDT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:31 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552822/TRJ-logo.gif 138 50 http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/stockton-springs-voters-opt-to-keep-funding-police-department/1014490?source=rss ]]> “Officer Littlefield, you can keep your badge on,” said town meeting moderator Stu Marcoon, directly addressing Stockton Springs Police Officer Kevin Littlefield after tallying the votes supporting funding the department. Voters agreed to fund the police department by a margin of 82-19 during the annual town meeting, which took place at Stockton Springs Elementary School June 15. Article 16 asked residents to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/stockton-springs-voters-opt-to-keep-funding-police-department/1014490 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/state-could-restore-some-municipal-revenue-sharing-to-towns/1020104?source=rss A biennium state budget proposal could restore a portion of the municipal revenue sharing payments to towns, but still fails to fully fund the program. Belfast city officials have delayed finalizing a budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 due to the uncertainty at the state level in regards to municipal revenue sharing. Under the budget proposed by Gov. Paul LePage, municipal revenue sharing payments would have ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/state-could-restore-some-municipal-revenue-sharing-to-towns/1020104 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:15:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ben Holbrook) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/new-england-school-of-communications-waldo-county-graduates/1014113?source=rss On Saturday, May 11, family and friends gathered in the Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson University in Bangor to honor 110 graduates receiving their degrees. Kimberly Merrifield, of Belmont, received a Bachelor of Science in Communications. Alexandra Todd, of Monroe, received a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Production. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/new-england-school-of-communications-waldo-county-graduates/1014113 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:07:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Education http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/law-court-ruling-drives-state-to-drop-sex-charges-against-former-teacher/1019987?source=rss ]]> William Wiley, a former music teacher from Searsport who stood trial on sex abuse allegations in the spring of 2011, now stands convicted of nothing. In March the Maine High Court issued its 4-3 decision to vacate Wiley's conviction on 10 counts of unlawful sexual contact with a girl under the age of 14 on the grounds that Wiley's confession to police was involuntary. Since then, Waldo County Deputy District ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/law-court-ruling-drives-state-to-drop-sex-charges-against-former-teacher/1019987 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/pig-out-bbq-seating-expansion-denied-due-to-lack-of-parking/1015590?source=rss A request by Ted Guerry, owner of Pig Out BBQ, to expand the seating in his restaurant was denied Wednesday, June 12, on the grounds there isn't enough available parking spaces near the business. Guerry proposed adding 10 additional seats to the 24 previously approved by expanding his restaurant into adjacent retail space. In order to add the additional seating, Guerry needed a waiver from the planning board that ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/pig-out-bbq-seating-expansion-denied-due-to-lack-of-parking/1015590 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ben Holbrook) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/trek-across-maine-finishes-in-belfast/1019142?source=rss ]]> The Annual Trek Across Maine, a 180-mile bike ride across the state hosted by the American Lung Association, ended in Belfast Sunday, June 16, after a tragic crash early in the event killed a rider. As part of the bike ride, which begins at the Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry and ends at Steamboat Landing in Belfast, riders are required to raise between $400 and $500 with the funds supporting education and ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/trek-across-maine-finishes-in-belfast/1019142 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:51:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/merrifield-receives-national-honor-society-award/1014122?source=rss Kimberly Merrifield, of Belmont, was awarded the Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) National Honor Society award from the New England School of Communications on May 11. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/merrifield-receives-national-honor-society-award/1014122 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:18:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Education http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/waldo-county-sheriffs-blotter/1019647?source=rss ]]> Law enforcement officials with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following recent activity. June 8 Derek Ruybal, 40 of Friendship, operating under the influence. Jeffrey Fries, 25 of Searsmont, was driving a 2007 GMC pickup in an easterly direction on Route 173 in Searsmont when a turkey flew in front of the vehicle. Fries was unable to avoid striking the bird. The impact caused minor damage to the ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/waldo-county-sheriffs-blotter/1019647 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:11:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/searsport-police-blotter/1019044?source=rss ]]> Law enforcement officials with the Searsport Police Department reported the following recent activity. June 7 Stephanie R. Buxton, 26 of Hermon, was summoned for speeding for driving 65 mph in a 45 mph zone. June 8 Brad A. Aitken, 38 of Monroe, was summoned for speeding for driving 66 mph in a 45 mph zone. June 9 Joshua J. Cross, 34 of Searsport, inspection sticker violation. June 11 Danika Leavitt, 37 of ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/searsport-police-blotter/1019044 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:10:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belfast-police-blotter/1019650?source=rss ]]> Law enforcement officials with the Belfast Police Department reported the following recent activity. June 13 Daniel Reidy, 31 of Belfast, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, terrorizing. June 14 Brandon Carnes, 25 of Searsport, operating under the influence (drugs). June 15 Joshua M. Hustus, 36 of Belmont, aggravated domestic violence assault (with prior ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belfast-police-blotter/1019650 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:07:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/man-allegedly-assaults-woman-in-front-of-young-child/1019540?source=rss ]]> A 57-year-old Unity man was arrested early Friday morning, June 14, after a woman and her young son told police he grabbed her by the neck and pushed her to the floor. Lt. Jason Trundy with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office said Gerald Sounier was charged with domestic violence assault after police responded to a call from a residence on School Street at about 1:30 a.m. "The victim said they were arguing when ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/man-allegedly-assaults-woman-in-front-of-young-child/1019540 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/report-of-shots-fired-in-smart-road-neighbor-dispute-land-man-in-jail/1019626?source=rss ]]> Police say a Belfast man who was engaged in a dispute with neighbors on Smart Road Thursday night, June 13, discharged a firearm and displayed the weapon in a threatening manner. Daniel Reidy, 31 of Belfast, was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and terrorizing after Belfast officers responded to a report of gunshots at about 10:40 ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/report-of-shots-fired-in-smart-road-neighbor-dispute-land-man-in-jail/1019626 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:06:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/police-talk-hancock-county-man-out-of-leaping-from-bridge/1019562?source=rss ]]> Maine State Police Troopers were able to talk a 43-year-old man from Hancock County out of jumping from the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Sunday afternoon, June 16. Maine State Police Sgt. Pat Hood said Trooper Jon Leach, who was off duty, was driving over the bridge from Bucksport at 12:45 p.m. when he noticed the man on the eastern edge of the span holding onto the railing. Leach called police to report the potential... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/police-talk-hancock-county-man-out-of-leaping-from-bridge/1019562 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:11:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belmont-man-racks-up-charges-after-alleged-early-morning-assault/1019603?source=rss ]]> A Belmont man was arrested after police say he assaulted a woman at her Lincolnville Avenue residence during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 15, and then fled the scene. Joshua M. Hustus, 36 of Belmont, was arrested on charges of aggravated domestic violence assault (with prior convictions), aggravated criminal trespass, domestic violence terrorizing, criminal mischief and obstructing the report of ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belmont-man-racks-up-charges-after-alleged-early-morning-assault/1019603 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:43:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/wedding-anniversary-goes-sour-when-wife-calls-girlfriend-of-spouse/1019527?source=rss ]]> Police say a Searsmont man was arrested on his wedding anniversary after he became angry with his wife when she called a woman she thought was his girlfriend. Kenneth Cox, 43 of Searsmont, was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault and criminal mischief after a series of incidents that police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Ghent Road. Lt. Jason Trundy with the Waldo County Sheriff's ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/wedding-anniversary-goes-sour-when-wife-calls-girlfriend-of-spouse/1019527 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:45:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/man-douses-woman-in-gasoline-threatens-to-set-her-on-fire/1018930?source=rss ]]> A Searsport man was arrested on charges stemming from an incident during which he allegedly dumped gasoline on a woman and threatened to light her on fire Sunday morning, June 16. Police arrested John Morton, 46 of Searsport, on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing and criminal mischief after a series of events police say began at about 8:40 a.m. Searsport Police Chief Dick LaHaye ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/man-douses-woman-in-gasoline-threatens-to-set-her-on-fire/1018930 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Tanya Mitchell) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/waldo-county-deed-transfers/1015304?source=rss The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds between June 6 and June 12, 2013. BELFAST John Elger and Janet Elger to Janet E. Elger Revocable Living Trust. Scott M. Patten to Scott M. Patten and Lynn A. Patten. Thomas B. Bronaugh and Melissa Bronaugh to Brett J. Fancy and Carla J. Fancy. Brian Cooper to Cooper Ridge Properties LLC. JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/waldo-county-deed-transfers/1015304 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:05:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Town http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/city-council-agenda-june-18/1018105?source=rss Public Hearing #1 Pursuant to the Special Amusement Ordinance of the City of Belfast and the provision of Title 28-A Section 1054 M.R.S.A a public hearing will be held in the council chambers of Belfast City Hall on June 18, 2013 at 7 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on an application for a Special Amusement Permit renewal for Rosemond Peters d/b/a as Nautilus Seafood & Grill at the location of 95 Searsport ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/city-council-agenda-june-18/1018105 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:15:39 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-abolishes-police-department/1016046?source=rss ]]> By a margin of 187 to 163 on a hand vote, Lincolnville residents at town meeting effectively abolished the police department for the next year, at least. In the June 11 election, residents approved a charter change giving town meeting voters the authority to establish or abolish a police department. Earlier in the June 15 meeting, which lasted about five hours, the roughly 375 people in attendance had formed a ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-abolishes-police-department/1016046 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Sarah E. Reynolds) Town http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/brackett-named-to-beloit-college-deans-list/1010811?source=rss Ian Brackett of Knox was recently named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Beloit College. Brackett is a Freshman. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/brackett-named-to-beloit-college-deans-list/1010811 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:45:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Education