Nov. 5, 2013 Elections: Municipal and state referendums, ordinance changes, candidates
Voters go to the polls Nov. 5 to consider five statewide ballot questions, and various individual municipal warrant articles. Following are election previews and recent issue stories for Knox and Waldo counties, as well as a rundown of the bond issues voters across the state are being asked to decide.
View a list of polling places and town contacts here: Knox County, Waldo County
As polls close election night, results will be posted on PenBayPilot.com as they are reported for Knox and Waldo counties. Stay tuned.
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court.
Tucker M. Walsh, of Belfast, and Samantha J. Levin, of Los Angeles, California, were married Dec. 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, and divorced Nov. 23.
Holly E. Richards, of Belfast, and Noah J. Richards, of Waldo, were married Dec. 4, 2007, in Northport and divorced Nov. 10.
Ezra B. Howell, of Lincolnville, and Anne M. Howell, of Camden, were married Sept. 6, 2003, in… Read more
Waldo County indictments
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County grand jury Nov. 17-18. An indictment does not imply guilt.
William H. Nunn, 25, of Monroe, operating after revocation in Monroe Oct. 2; refusing to submit to arrest or detention in Monroe Oct. 2.
Paul M. Lawrence,49, of Swanville, operating after revocation in Swanville Aug. 26.
Dakota S. Raven, 24, of Freedom, escape from custody in Belfast Sept. 29.
Bart A. Langley, 54, of Bucksport,… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 21 - Dec. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 21
Giuliana Hantz, 28, of Rockland, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Starrett Drive.
Nov. 22
Dontrel Jean, 24, of Belfast, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Route 1.
Nov. 25
Alexander J. Cunningham, 21, of Belmont, was… Read more
Austin McDevitt sentenced to 29 years in prison for 2019 murder of Shane Sauer
BELFAST — A Morrill man was sentenced to 29 years in prison in Waldo County Superior Court Dec. 4, after pleading guilty to knowing and intentional murder November 25.
Austin McDevitt, 24, drove himself to the Belfast Police Department following the March 15, 2019 shooting of Shane Sauer, 26, and reported the incident. McDevitt gave a full confession about… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 16-27.
Belfast
Amy Dyer Drinkwater, Amy M. Dyer, and Amy M. Dyer Kelley to Lawrence and Nadine Bangerter.
Suzanne T. and Mark Macleod to Christina Hassett.
Husson Park LLC to Dennis O. and Christine M.… Read more
Upcoming Belfast City Council meeting topics to include speeding in Belfast, exploding targets ordinances
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its first meeting on the first day of December, with several discussion points centered around ‘exploding targets,’ and the possible regulation of their use in Belfast.
Exploding targets, which are also known as binary explosives,… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 3-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 3
Robert N. Debeck, 21, of Franklin, was issued summonses for theft of services on Church Street and abandoning animals at an animal care facility at Paws in Camden stemming from an incident Oct. 30.
Krysta-Sky M. Sweetland, 21, of Franklin, was issued summonses for… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office recently reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 9
Aaron Esposito, 37, of Searsport, was arrested for operating under the influence, two counts of violating conditions of release, aggravated criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct on Belmont Ave in Belfast.
Erica Thoms can be reached at… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 26 - Nov. 13.
Belfast
Joseph J. and Jo Ann Nivolo to Anna and Joel Smith.
Cherisse Hamilton to Cathryn Aiken.
Heather P. Wolfe and William Gilliland to Kate Hendler Anello and Kanani Rose.
… Read moreBelfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 26 - Nov. 13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 26
Timothy C. Sweetland, 44, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft of services on Church Street, stemming from an incident Oct. 9
Anthony L. Sweetland, 24, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft of services on… Read more