Legislation would rename bridge in honor of heroic firefighter

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Published
January 17, 2022

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.
Published
January 17, 2022

When MLK came to Maine

When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Maine in 1964, he spoke about the civil rights movement and the status of race relations. While there had been much progress, King said, there was a still a long journey ahead.
Published
January 10, 2022

‘Squirrel Bridge’ art installation teaches middle schoolers STEAM skills

Four seventh and eighth graders at Mount View Middle School collaborate to design, engineer, construct and install a net bridge ... for squirrels.
Published
January 4, 2022

A Cut Above to remain open with new stylist-owner

Jessica Hall wants to continue Marion Hughes’ legacy of making people feel good about themselves.
Published
January 3, 2022

Lost Kitchen owner boosts hometown with gift to historical society

After appearing on author and Food Network host Ina Garten's new series, "Be My Guest," Erin French received an opportunity to donate $20,000 to a charity of her choice. She knew just which one to pick.
Published
December 30, 2021

2021 Year in Review

We look back on a some of the highlights of the year just passed.
Published
December 30, 2021

Waldo County sports highlights of 2021

Sports Director Ken Waltz reviews some of the year's top sports stories from around the county.
Published
December 22, 2021

Police officer and K-9 transfer to Sheriff’s Office

Travis Spencer and his K-9 Dex will continue to work with the Belfast Police Department on investigations after their move.
Published
December 20, 2021

Public gets first look at New Jersey tall ship under renovation

Clark & Eisele held an open house Dec. 18 to show off work in progress on the 93-year-old tall ship A.J. Meerwald.
Published
December 15, 2021

Belfast artist launches websites highlighting her photography

Zelia Correia loves to take photographs and design unique items. Having found a way to pursue her passions, her life has come together, despite injuries and illness.

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