News
City Council Ward 5
Dean seeks Ward 5 Council seat against write-in contender Merkel
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 17Until a couple of weeks ago, the election of a Ward 5 City Councilor appeared to be a matter of easy succession. A second candidate for the seat ...
City Council Ward 1
Mortier seeks fourth term against write-in challenger Daniels
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 17City Councilor Mary Mortier, now seeking a fourth term, has been relatively quiet in her support for the proposed salmon farm, often waiting for ...
City Council Ward 2
Moesswilde takes on two-term Councilor Harkness
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 17Joanne Moesswilde recalled the moment she decided to challenge for a seat on the City Council. It was a beautiful evening at the weekly outdoor ...
Maritime Energy expansion approved
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 16The town Planning Board gave Maritime Energy a green light Oct. 10 to build a larger facility adjacent to its current location. The current ...
Norwegian cruise ship MS Fram anchors in Bucksport Harbor
By Jeffrey B. Roth - Oct 16From the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, occupants of crossing vehicles were rewarded with the unexpected view of the Norwegian Arctic/An...
A whole new take on the snow day
By Jeffrey B. Roth - Oct 16The 2000 Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon movie comedy, “Snow Day” depicts a group of Syracuse, N.Y., elementary students who attempt to turn their ...
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Stephen King-themed Fright at the Fort draws record crowd
By Jeffrey B. Roth - Oct 15The rain stopped and gloomy twilight heralded the coming night, as hundreds of guests waited to enter the grounds of the Civil War-era granite ...
Owner of 800-yard shooting 'lane' speaks out
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 15Arne Smith wants to set the record straight. He makes no apologies for his love of shooting. "It's something I take very seriously," he said. The ...
Historic photo
Oct 13October is moose hunting season in Maine and we can't help but wonder if this cow moose was seeking refuge at the A. K. Paul ranch in Searsmont. ...
Sale of old Fire Station to partially fund sand, salt shed
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 13Town residents during an Oct. 3 special town meeting approved disbursing proceeds from sale of the old Fire Station between a new sand and salt ...
Historic mill, dam deteriorates as owner delays action
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 12The former grist mill and dam in the center of town sustained damage this spring from an extended freezing and thawing cycle, causing a gate that ...
Searsport's downtown coffee shop trades up, settles down
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 11After nearly five years in a leased space, Coastal Cafe and Bakery, the main drag coffee shop with the wind-up puffin logo, has landed a permanent ...
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Shipping news, Sept. 26 - Oct. 9
Oct 10Sept. 26 Ruth M. Reinauer, an articulated tug and barge, arrived in Searsport from Delaware City, Del., via Portland, and picked up a load of ...
Food pantry looking for a new home
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 10The No Greater Love food pantry, which operates in the Abundant Grace Ministries Church on Brierley Road, is looking for a new home. While ...
Fire truck overturns on way to fire
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 09A West Frankfort fire engine rolled over on Dickie Hill Road Oct. 8 while responding to a fire at a residence in Monroe, leaving the driver shook ...
Wastewater treatment plant to get $2.5 million overhaul
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 09The City Council on Tuesday approved borrowing up to $2.5 million for upgrades to Belfast's wastewater treatment plant. The overhaul is expected ...
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City Council candidate forum set for Oct. 22
Oct 08The public is invited to attend a candidates' forum to hear from residents running for Belfast City Council in the upcoming election. The forum ...
Forum Oct. 24
Sheriff, district attorney candidates to debate approaches to addiction, mental health
Oct 08Community Addiction and Mental Health Solutions, a nonpartisan information-gathering group, is looking for new approaches to dealing with the ...
Nordic Aquafarms releases discharge estimates for salmon farm
By Ethan Andrews - Oct 05Representatives of Nordic Aquafarms on Oct. 4 gave a preview of wastewater discharge figures the company plans to submit to the state Department ...
Coalition targets local cable channel changes
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 05A Southern Maine senator, if he's re-elected, intends to present a bill during the next session to prevent cable providers from relocating local ...
Unused, Stockton school develops mold
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 04Mold has been discovered inside the vacant Stockton Springs Elementary School. Regional School Unit 20 Superintendent Chris Downing told the ...
Cops & Courts
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Waldo County Unified Court Closed cases
Oct 17The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of Oct. 5 and Oct. 11. Shayla Belote, 28, of Belfast, operating ...
Belfast Police blotter
Oct 16Belfast Police Department reported eight speeding violations, one inspection sticker violation and the following recent activity: Oct. 14 Thomas ...
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Waldo County deeds
Oct 15The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4. Belfast Kenneth W. Fitzjurls and Corrine ...
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Waldo County Deeds
Oct 15The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11. Belfast Zachary M. Clarke and Katie L. ...
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Oct 11Waldo County Sheriff's Department reported two speeding violations and the following recent activity: Oct. 7 John Cobb, 59, of Glenburn, arrested, ...
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Waldo County Unified Court closed cases
Oct 10The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of Sept. 28 and Oct. 4. David E. Angelos, 33, of Vero Beach, ...
Belfast Police blotter
Oct 09Belfast Police Department reported one speeding violation, one failure to stop at a stop sign violation and the following recent activity: Oct. ...
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter
Oct 04Waldo County Sheriff's Department reported 11 speeding violations, one expired registration violation, one inspection sticker violation, one proof ...
Education
WCTC students open lunchtime cafe
Oct 12Students of Waldo County Technical Center's Culinary Arts Program are set to bring their cooking skills to the public when they open the WCTC Cafe ...
Retired educators support Sneaker Fund
Oct 08East Belfast School Principal Elizabeth Drury, right, accepts a $277 check from the Waldo Education Association Retired president, Jan Dodge, for ...
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Briefing on summer exchange program
Oct 08Midcoast high school students and their parents are invited to a briefing about Rotary International's Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) at 6:30 ...
Tech Center seeks gifts of clothing, food for needy students
Oct 07When the high school students enroll at Waldo County Technical Center, they not only become part of the student population; they become part of ...
Town
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Knox Town News
By Rita Doughty - Oct 13knoxtownnews@yahoo.com 382-6783 Hello to All, It is chilly as I type this up, has been a rainy day today. The wind is blowing all the leaves off ...
Winterport Town News
By Jacob Gran - Oct 13frankfortcongo@gmail.com 323-0050 Frankfort Congregational visits Chase's On Oct. 7, members of the Frankfort Congregational Church piled ...
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Monroe Town News
By Kimberly Lawson-Tinsman - Oct 13kimberlawson@gmail.com Fireworks & bonfire! On Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. is Monroe's bientennial event of the month. Join us for fireworks ...
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Waldo Town News
By Tom Seymour - Oct 12tomgseymour@gmail.com 338-9746 Good news for the Town of Waldo and Waldo County. The long drought appears to have ended. The ground has become ...
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Montville Town News
By Fran Gonzalez - Oct 12From the Montville Town Office Our thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends, and loved ones of Edwin (Eddie) Veronesi, who passed away this ...
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Searsmont Town News
By Cathy McGahan - Oct 12mcgahan.cathy@gmail.com 342-2538 Town Office As much as we hate to admit it, snow season will soon be upon us. The Town Office often gets ...
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Thorndike Town News
By Linda Dixon - Oct 12lindix67@uninets.net Condolences are being sent to all the many relatives and friends of Helen Furrow. She was an awesome person and was loved by ...
Brooks Town News
By Frank Champa - Oct 12frando89@aol.com Marsh River Theater The theater will close out its 21st season with the Tony Award-winning musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam ...
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Stockton Springs Town News
By Ellen Holland - Oct 12ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Town Office Polls in Stockton Springs will be open on Election Day Tuesday, November 6th from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ...
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Searsport Town News
By Dick Desmarais - Oct 12radiosearsport@aol.com On Thursday, Oct. 18, Searsport Senior Drop-in will take place in the Public Safety Building starting at 9:30 a.m. and ...
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Unity Town News
By Penny Sampson - Oct 12penny@unityme.org It's that time of the year when it's hot one minute, cold the next. Yesterday I had the windows open; today I ran the furnace. ...
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Prospect Town News
By Jamie Fitzjurls - Oct 12567-3661 ~ Get ready, winter is coming! Snowmobile stickers are in and available for purchase now. Snowmobile stickers expire in June. The town ...
Freedom Town News
By SallyAnn Hadyniak - Oct 12382-6024 shady@fairpoint.net Halloween party Sunday, October 28 from 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. at the Freedom Town Election Hall the Rec Comm. will hold ...
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Knox News
By Rita Doughty - Oct 07Hello All, It has been a busy week. Trying to get things done before cold weather. Got some squash, potatoes, apples. Checking on wildlife, and ...
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Jackson News
By Beverly Ludden - Oct 07I hope everyone has had a nice couple of weeks. I apologize for not having any news in this past week. Lisa didn't have time to get it typed up ...
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Waldo News
By Tom Seymour - Oct 05tomgseymour@gmail.com 338-9746 Susan Lauchlan and Deb Burwell have compiled a list of names, addresses and phone numbers for residents of East ...
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Unity News
By Penny Sampson - Oct 05penny@unityme.org Another beautiful fall weekend is upon us; nary a cloud in the deep blue sky and the leaves turning lovely colors of red, yellow ...
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Searsport News
By Dick Desmarais - Oct 05radiosearsport@aol.com Pulled Pork Dinner On Saturday evening, Oct. 6, beginning at 5 p.m., there will be a Pulled Pork Dinner with all the ...
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Morrill News
By Brenda Harford - Oct 05wisdomlady44@yahoo.com 322-4534 Town Clerk Hours Monday 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday Noon- 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- Noon Belated anniversary Want to ...
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UMaine Extension 4-H auction Oct. 20
Oct 05University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Waldo County is holding an auction Saturday, Oct. 20, in the cafeteria at Mount View High School, ...
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Stockton Springs News
By Ellen Holland - Oct 05ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Town Office Absentee ballots are expected to be available the second week of October. 2019 Dog Licenses will be ...
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Thorndike News
By Linda Dixon - Oct 05lindix67@uninets.net Condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Ellis. She was a lot of fun and will be missed by all who were lucky enough ...
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Searsmont News
By Cathy McGahan - Oct 05342-2538 mcgahan.cathy@gmail.com Town Office The Searsmont Fire Department is hosting an open house at the new Searsmont Fire House on Sunday, ...
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Freedom News
By SallyAnn Hadyniak - Oct 05shady@fairpoint.net 382-6024 Halloween Party On Sunday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Freedom Town Election Hall, the Rec Committee will hold ...
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Prospect News
By Jamie Orestis - Oct 05567-3661 ~ We would like to thank Emma Gaecklein from Girl Scout troop number 2908. Emma is responsible for building and installing a new free ...
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