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CDC to automate case investigation process
In an effort to reduce the backlog of positive lab results awaiting processing, Maine CDC will soon switch to an automated model.
Legislation would rename bridge in honor of heroic firefighter
A measure proposed by state Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo, would memorialize Alton "Mac" McCormick Sr., who was Unity's assistant fire chief in September 1954, when hurricanes Carol and Edna delivered a one-two punch to Maine, with flooding in many places around Waldo County. McCormack lost his life trying to rescue a family stranded on the bridge across Sandy Stream when the road gave way and he was swept into the floodwaters.
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Popular Midcoast store will return to Belfast
The Grasshopper Shop, known for its variety and unique items, is coming home to its roots.
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Child welfare workers sound alarm, telling lawmakers of heavy workloads and long hours
Nearly 97% of caseworkers who responded to a union survey said they have too many cases to manage, and about 30% said they consider resigning on a daily basis.
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Belfast Police Department reports 5 COVID-19 cases
At this point, the Police Department has enough healthy staff members to continue operations as usual.
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Border in bay between Knox and Waldo counties disputed
The unincorporated island of Lasell south of Islesboro has historically paid taxes to Waldo County, but maps show it as belonging to Knox County, according to Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo. Curry has proposed legislation to clarify the boundary.
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Committee endorses bill to name Unity bridge after hero firefighter
Flood waters in Unity in 1954 stranded a family of 10 on top of their car. Neighbors built a human chain to try to rescue them, and Assistant Fire Chief helped to get nine family members to safety. He and one of the children lost their lives in the flood.
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Zeigler introduces bill to address ‘forever chemicals’ entering Penobscot River
LD 1875 would require state-owned waste disposal facilities to treat leachate, liquid that has passed through matter and contains soluble or suspended solids, to reduce the concentration of PFAS to the extent possible.
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Three local farmers discuss climate-related challenges in virtual panel
The unpredictability of changing weather patterns adds guesswork to the already uncertain enterprise of agriculture.
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Weather advisory delays some schools
A storm that dumped several inches of snow caused 2-hour delays in RSU 3 and RSU 20 Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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Lion, Mustang boys win; Coolen 11 points from 1,000 for career
As regular season winds down for Waldo County court teams, Mount View senior Hannah Coolen sets sights on reaching points pinnacle for high school basketball players.
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Belfast athletes back on track at Bowdoin College
Lions Lia Frazee (high jump, pole vault) and Nick Ritchie (pole vault) soar to individual firsts in high school indoor track meet.
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Lions grab two wins in three matches at Cony
Belfast Area High School continues strong regular wrestling campaign with victories over Mount View of Thorndike and host Cony.
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Virtually or in-person, Panthers again prove unbeatable at KVACs
Medomak Valley earns seventh straight Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B championship and eighth since 2011 with another solid all-around performance at Augusta Civic Center. Among Waldo County squads, Belfast finishes seventh, while Mount View of Thorndike unable to compete due to COVID-19 issues.
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‘Pigskin Pundits,’ guest show promise after first week of NFL playoffs
After six postseason games over Super Wild Card Weekend, it is on to Divisional Round. Who you got: Titans or Bengals, Rams or Buccaneers, Bills or Chiefs and 49ers or Chiefs? See who media prognosticators and their guest feel will punch tickets to conference finals.
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Middle school basketball players immersed in January game action
Latest Busline League hoop compilation story includes tons of reported court results, four videos and more than 250 photos from Medomak, Appleton, Lincolnville, Hope, St. George and Searsport games.
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Donald performs best puck-stopping work between pipes
Waldo County resident and Searsport District High School student-athlete Andrew Donald has played school ice hockey for Midcoast Ice Cats, Camden Hills and Brewer Witches.
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Vikings split with Eagles as SDHS girls win second straight
In high school basketball games against George Stevens Academy of Blue Hill, Julianna Sprague keys Searsport girls with 21 points, while Josh Wright paces boys with 17.
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Virtually-shown musical celebrates Black History Month
On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County and the Belfast Free Library present "The Moment Was Now."
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to speak at Camden Conference
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst will join other world experts to discuss a range of European challenges.
Ellen L. Norrie
Ellen Louise (Hustus) Norrie, 67, passed away Jan. 22, 2022, in Portland surrounded by her children and siblings.
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