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WCAP takes over pre-K for RSU 71

By Carolyn Zachary - Aug 21
Waldo Community Action Partners' Early Childhood Program will furnish pre-kindergarten services to Regional School Unit 71 for the upcoming school ...
Fall for Senior College this fall: Registration now open

Aug 21
Summer days are winding down and fall is just around the corner. Area schools will be opening soon, and that includes Senior College at Belfast. ...
Waldo County Unified Court closed cases

Aug 21
The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of Aug. 9 and Aug. 15. Rachael Lee Dove Starr Anglin, 37, of ...
Woman dies at scene of crash

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 21
A low-speed crash at Church and Pine streets in the downtown area claimed the life of a 94-year-old Belfast woman July 31. At approximately 2 ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 21, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 21
Clouds, showers, and storms have made a return to the Midcoast Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves through the region. Periods of rain will ...
GO Lab closes on former paper mill, announces new brand, ...

Aug 21
GO Lab, Inc. an innovative, building products manufacturer in Belfast, has closed on its purchase of the former Madison Paper Industries mill, ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 21, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 21
Clouds and showers will return to the Midcoast on Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves in from the west. Humidity will increase ahead of the ...
Residents argue Nordic is 'too young' a company for Belfast ...

By Stephanie Grinnell - Aug 21
Area residents shared concerns about Nordic Aquafarms' technical ability to design and operate a land-based salmon farm with Planning Board ...
Education Briefs

Aug 20
Lincolnville man wins scholarship LINCOLNVILLE — Justin Secotte of Lincolnville recently received a scholarship from Camden High School Alumni ...
Islanders mostly positive about new ferry rates, air other ...

By Stephanie Grinnell - Aug 20
A small but passionate group of islanders attended a mainland hearing Monday on ticket prices proposed by Maine State Ferry Service. The public ...
Journal Focus: You were warned!

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 20
In June, The Republican Journal reported pending changes to Miller and Spring streets, as well as planned four-way stops at three city intersection...
Midcoast Forecast - August 20, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 20
We are enjoying abundant sunshine Tuesday thanks to high pressure parked over the region. The sunny weather has led to highs in upper 70s to low ...
Belfast Police blotter

Aug 20
Belfast Police reported one inspection sticker violation, two speeding violations, two registration violations and the following recent activity: ...
Fire destroys Waning Road home

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 20
A kitchen fire destroyed a home in Unity Thursday afternoon as several area fire department crews battled the blaze. Unity firefighters were ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 20, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 20
High pressure will build in behind the front that brought some showers and storms late Monday making for a mostly sunny day that will allow ...
Freedom Field Day brings out a crowd

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 20
The town was bustling with activity Saturday morning following a Disneyland in Freedom-themed parade. With the aroma of chicken barbecue coming ...
Thorndike votes on new location for salt and sand shed

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 20
Thorndike voters at Town Hall Monday night chose a new location for the town's salt and sand shed. After the old site violated Maine Department of ...
Mayor: 'I will certainly be here until the end of my term'

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 19
Mayor Samantha Paradis has accepted a job in Fort Fairfield, 3-1/2 hours north of Belfast. Her recent move, first reported by Bangor Daily News, ...
First Church raises funds for recovery committee

Aug 19
The First Church in Belfast raised $617 at a fundraiser for the Waldo County Recovery Committee last month with a performance by Grammy Award-winni...
Midcoast Weather - August 19, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 19
Monday was off to a gray and wet start across the Midcoast with low clouds and fog in place along with passing showers and storms associated with ...
Herbig to chair commission on shortage of long-term case ...

Aug 19
Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, has been appointed chairman of the Commission to Study Long-term Care Workforce Issues. Senate President Troy ...
Chamber to purchase former Verona Grange

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 19
The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has entered into contract with the Maine State Grange to purchase the former Verona Grange at 54 Main ...
News Feature - Elisabeth Schuh - Making Community Happen

By Dan Dunkle - Aug 19
Elisabeth Schuh, Executive Director of Making Community Happen, sat down with Dan Dunkle to discuss the current needs of the 'Meals on Wheels' ...
Swanville man to serve 30 days for terrorizing

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 19
A man accused of felony terrorizing with a dangerous weapon will go to jail for a month following a plea deal reached Thursday at the Waldo ...
Waldo County deeds

Aug 19
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 9 and Aug. 15. Belfast Gary Denis Stoffel to Sarah ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 19, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 19
Temperatures and humidity will be on the rise today with highs climbing into the mid 80s to low 90s despite a mix of sun and clouds. There will be ...
Knox Town News

By Rita Doughty - Aug 18
knoxtownnews@yahoo.com 382-6783 Hello All, Having issues with my email today (Saturday), got some news typed up…and gone off to cyberspace ...
Searsport Town News

By Dick Desmarais - Aug 18
radiosearsport@aol.com Yard Sale Second annual Mosman Park Yard Sale is Saturday, Aug. 31, starting at 8 a.m. Come shop or bring your own table ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 17 & 18, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 17
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds through the upcoming weekend with occasional showers possible with an upper level trough in place over the ...
Montville Town News

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 17
MontvilleTownNews@yahoo.com 380-9020 Congratulations to Rebecca York and Damian Kirby on their recent tying-the-knot event! Barbecue On Saturday,...
Thorndike Town News

By Linda Dixon - Aug 17
lindix67@uninets.net Dustin and I hosted a birthday party for all the August birthdays of family and friends on Sunday in our new gazebo. We ...
Waldo Town News

By Tom Seymour - Aug 17
tomgseymour@gmail.com 338-9746 With Labor Day just around the corner, I'm moved to look back upon the first week of September 51 years ago. A ...
Stockton Springs Town News

By Ellen Holland - Aug 17
ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Town Office The Town Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Tax bills will be sent at ...
Morrill Town News

By Brenda Harford - Aug 17
wisdomlady44@yahoo.com 322-4594 Town Clerk Hours Monday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday Noon - 8 p.m Thursday 8 - noon 1st & last Saturday of every ...
Brooks Town News

By Melissa McDonald - Aug 17
stellapearl320@gmail.com The Brooks Recreation Department Youth Soccer Program is holding sign-ups at the Town Office. Practices will start in the ...
UMaine Hutchinson offers adult degree-completion program

Aug 17
The Bachelor of University Studies is the University of Maine's degree completion program for busy adults who have some higher-education experience...
Hutchinson Center offers one-week certificate program in ...

Aug 17
A Grant Writing certificate program will be offered Monday through Friday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the University of Maine ...
Project Management certificate program begins Sept. 20 at ...

Aug 17
A three-day certificate program, Implementing Project Management, will be offered Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4 at the University of Maine Hutchinson ...
Registration open for fall classes at UMaine Hutchinson

Aug 17
Registration is open through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center for over 300 undergraduate and graduate courses offered in fall 2019, both ...
Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute honors BAHS ...

Aug 16
Several Belfast Area High School graduating seniors successfully completed a three-year leadership and mentorship program run by Sen. Olympia ...
BAHS student awarded Red Sox Service Scholarship

Aug 16
Samuel Davis of Belfast Area High School was recognized as a recipient of the Red Sox Service Scholarship during a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park ...
No tuition increase for community college this fall

Aug 16
Tuition at Maine's seven community colleges is unchanged this fall, according to a news release from Maine Community College System. Tuition for ...
Waldo County divorces

Aug 16
The following divorces were recorded at Fifth District Court from June 6 to Aug. 9 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences: Lisa M. Neuman ...
Freedom Town News

By Sallyann Hadyniak - Aug 16
shady@fairpoint.net Don't forget Disneyland in Freedom on Saturday! There will be a parade, a chicken barbecue, events in the park, games, and a ...
Unity Town News

By Penny Sampson - Aug 16
penny@unityme.org I was flocked! The Unity Recreation Committee has a fundraiser where you can "flock" your friends and family with a bunch of ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 16, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 16
After a round of morning showers, Friday featured a good amount of sunshine wiht highs climbing into the 70s across the Midcoast. We'll see a mix ...
BEP declines to dismiss Nordic applications, rules on ...

By Stephanie Grinnell - Aug 16
The state Board of Environmental Protection made several significant decisions this week that indirectly affect Nordic Aquafarms. Board Chairman ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 16, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 16
High pressure that was over Maine on Thursday has moved east overnight as weak low pressure moves in from the west traveling along a weak frontal ...
EMA prepares with emergency shelter drill, spaghetti dinner

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 16
Waldo County Emergency Management Agency got a chance over the weekend to practice its ability to care for many people in a disaster. The agency ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 15, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 15
We've enjoyed a beautiful day across the Midcoast Thursday thanks to high pressure centered over northern Maine. This led to mostly sunny skies ...
Council approves first reading of smoking ban, new polling ...

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 15
Council discussions became heated Aug. 6 during a debate about a smoking ban on city sidewalks. Councilors, except Paul Dean, were in support of a ...
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter

Aug 15
Search underway The Waldo County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help in locating Kerston E. Lane, 43, of Brooks. He is also known to ...
Crosby High School class of 1953 reunion

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 15
A group of spry 80-somethings held a 66th high school reunion Friday at Ocean's Edge restaurant at the Fireside Inn in East Belfast. The Crosby ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 15, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 15
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds again on Friday with highs in the 70s to near 80 as high pressure continues to linger over the region. The high ...
Waldo County Unified Court closed cases

Aug 14
The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of Aug. 2 and Aug. 8. District Court Robert D. Fogg, 63, of ...
BikeMaine gears up for 2019 ride

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 14
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will host its seventh annual week-long bicycle tour, BikeMaine 2019: Coastal Connections, Sept. 7-14, covering 329 ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 14, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 14
High pressure is building in over New England providing pleasant weather for the Midcoast with a mix of sun and clouds, lower humidity, and highs ...
Council open to zoning flexibility in exchange for easement

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 14
City officials appear to have made some headway in talks with developer Paul Naron about a permanent easement across two of his Front Street ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 14, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 14
The cold front that brought clouds and showers Tuesday is pushing offshore into Wednesday allowing for high pressure to build in from the north ...
Bayview Apartments to end HUD contract, but still take ...

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 14
Bob Hutchinson is ending his 40-year subsidized housing program contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Bayview ...
Register on race day for 5K Bug Run

Aug 13
A Belfast Harbor Fest tradition, the 5K Bug Run is so-named because Mainers refer to lobsters — the prizes — as "bugs." The run/walk takes place ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 13, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 13
A slow moving cold front pushing south through New England has made for a cloudy day Tuesday with periods of light rain and isolated thunderstorms....
Belfast Police blotter

Aug 13
Belfast Police reported the following recent activity: Aug. 10 Peter Thompson, 41, of Warren, wanted on a warrant for domestic violence assault. Au...
News Feature Video - United Midcoast Charities

Aug 13
Megan Williams, Executive Director of United Midcoast Charities, sat down with VillageSoup this week to talk about the work they are doing in the ...
Peace Ridge Sanctuary offers day camp Aug. 19-23

Aug 12
Peace Ridge Sanctuary, a 791-acre animal rescue organization, is offering its first-ever summer day camp, for children aged 8 to 12. Campers will ...
Ribbon-cutting to mark 'substantial' completion of BAHS ...

Aug 12
Regional School Unit 71 will celebrate the "substantial" completion of the Belfast Area High School renovation and construction project with a ...
Fire damages house near fire station

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 12
A fire that broke out at a house on Route 220 Sunday afternoon was "knocked down before it got too far" by area fire department crews, according ...
Waldo County deeds

Aug 12
The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between Aug. 2 and Aug. 8. Belfast Leo S. Shea and Cecilia M. Brenner ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 12, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 12
Monday will start off mostly sunny for the Midcoast with highs climbing near 80 but a cold front will move through New England late in the day ...
Portrait of retired judge unveiled at new courthouse

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 12
The new Waldo Judicial Center is by all accounts modern, sleek and state-of-the-art, but one thing the courthouse lacks is the traditional ...
Searsport Town News

By Dick Desmarais - Aug 12
radiosearsport@aol.com The Searsport Water District will start working on several projects that need updating around town. This will take the ...
Knox Town News

By Rita Doughty - Aug 12
knoxtownnews@yahoo.com 382-6783 Hello All, Well another week has passed us by. We are getting some much-needed rain. Lightning, and hail, and it ...
Unity Town News

By Penny Sampson - Aug 12
penny@unityme.org Summer has surely flown! Back-to-school sales have already hit the stores along with Halloween candy and pumpkin spice everything...
Waldo Town News

By Tom Seymour - Aug 12
Tom Seymour August 8, 2019 194 East Waldo Road Approx. 1,000 words Waldo, ME 04915 (207) 338-9746 tomgseymour@gmail.com 338-9746 Thank ...
Montville Town News

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 12
MontvilleTownNews@yahoo.com 380-9020 I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but at this point, students have about three weeks left to enjoy ...
Thorndike Town News

By Linda Dixon - Aug 12
lindix67@uninets.net Last week's Summer Thursday was rather a washout. Probably because I finally gathered some things together and was going to ...
Morrill Town News

By Brenda Harford - Aug 12
wisdomlady44@yahoo.com 322-4594 Town Clerk Hours Monday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday Noon - 8 p.m. Thursday 8 - noon 1st & last Saturday of every ...
Searsmont Town News

By Cathy McGahan - Aug 12
mcgahan.cathy@gmail.com 342-2538 Searsmont Town Library Live at the Library presents longtime musical partners from Waterville in an intimate ...
Freedom Town News

By Sallyann Hadyniak - Aug 12
Shady@fairpoint.net 382-6024 Dirigo Grange Pie Contest Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., at Dirigo Grange Hall, followed by an Afternoon Pie Party ...
UMaine offers tuition-free courses for high school students

Aug 12
The University of Maine is offering a broad portfolio of over 80 on-campus courses and over 40 online courses in a wide range of academic disciplin...
ICS announces new counselor

Aug 11
Islesboro Central School has hired Lindsay Dakers as its middle school and high school counselor. Dakers' background is in career and technical ...
Stockton Springs News

By Ellen Holland - Aug 11
ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Stockton Springs Community Church Gospel and Christian music fans might want to circle Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. ...
Lobster Gala with Memphis Lightning benefits Habitat

Aug 11
Enjoy a lobster dinner and music on the Belfast shore, and raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County, at the Habitat Lobster Gala ...
Historic photo

Aug 11
August 1953 marked the 100th birthday of the granting of the Belfast City Charter. The headline in The Republican Journal read, "City of Belfast ...
Climate Change Committee to start citizen scientist program

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 11
The Belfast Climate Change Committee is establishing a citizen scientist program to monitor water levels in Belfast Harbor in the interests of ...
Outdoor story hour focuses on monarchs

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 10
The monarch butterflies to be released at Head of Tide Preserve Aug. 2 were still in their chrysalises during Belfast Free Library's outside story ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 10 & 11, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 10
We are looking at a nice weekend ahead with just a few showers and storms possible Saturday afternoon as a weak cold front passes through Maine. ...
Brooks News

By Melissa McDonald - Aug 09
stellapearl320@gmail.com There's plenty going on, so we'll get right to it. A newly formed Cribbage Club meets on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 9, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 09
Sunshine is back Friday after our round of soaking rain this week. There is a chance of isolated showers late Friday with more showers and storms ...
Sept. 2 deadline for UMC Unsung Hero nominations

Aug 09
United Midcoast Charities has announced its annual Community Celebration event. The 2019 UMC Community Celebration will take place Thursday, Sept. ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 9, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 09
After a round of cloudy and wet weather for the midweek, we'll see sunshine return through Friday with a low chance of an isolated afternoon ...
Rozalia Project visits Belfast on ocean cleanup mission

By Kendra Caruso - Aug 09
Rachael Miller found her calling on a beach 10 years ago on Matinicus Isle after a Nor'easter hit. She was vacationing with her husband when she ...
LaHaye retirement reception draws crowd

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 08
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered Friday at Searsport First Congregational Church to reminisce with and congratulate "a true servant of ...
Midcoast Forecast - August 8, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Aug 08
The Midcoast has picked up a good soaking with our latest storm system with rainfall totals mainly ranging from 1.5" to 2.5" with localized spots ...
Ecology Learning Center proposed at Unity College

By Fran Gonzalez - Aug 08
A proposed Waldo County charter school went before the Maine Charter School Commission in Augusta Wednesday for a public hearing. The Ecology ...
Waldo County Sheriff's blotter

Aug 08
Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported one speeding violation, one insurance violation and the following recent activity: August 3 Tyler T. ...
Montville Field Day

Aug 08
Livestock, including goats, a cow and a pig, doubled as a petting zoo at the 43rd annual Montville Field Day Aug. 3. Hosted by the Union Harvest ...
ICS extends application deadline for grades 6-8

Aug 08
Islesboro Central School has extended the Magnet application deadline for grades six-eight for the 2019-20 school year. Applications will be ...
Collins updates Belfast Rotary on prescription drug, ...

Aug 08
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins attended Belfast Rotary Club's Aug. 7 meeting to discuss her efforts to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and the ...
Jeffrey Evangelos speaks to PUC - July 24, 2019

Jul 26
Maine State Representative Jeffrey Evangelos speaks to the Public Utility Commission against CMP rate increase and demands refunds for those ...

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