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.
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 14-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 14
Gary M. Robbins, 31, of Stockton Springs, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Searsport Ave.
Sept. 19
Ross C. Liberty, 27, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after… Read more
Waldo County indictments
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County grand jury Sept. 21-22.
Zachary T. Babin, 24, of Pineville, Louisiana, criminal mischief in Stockton Springs June 15; theft by unauthorized taking in Stockton Springs June 15.
Kane T. Ackley, 35, of Swanville, unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs in Waldo County Aug. 27, 2019; criminal forfeiture… Read more
Belfast Reentry Center sews more than 3,500 masks for Waldo County communities, schools
BELFAST — Much like the rest of the country, the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center underwent a stark transformation in March, adjusting policies and procedures in an effort to keep residents and staff safe from COVID-19. That included setting up Zoom visits among inmates and their families, and creating more space, and mandating the use of masks.
And then, one staff member suggested the Reentry Center get into… Read more
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently finalized in Belfast District Court.
Jessica L. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, and Jeremy M. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, were married March 20, 2017, in Belfast and divorced Sept. 5.
Tessa M. Brown, of Winterport, and Brian E. Brown, of Dixmont, were married Aug. 13, 2004, in Winterport and divorced Aug. 31. … Read more
Waldo County closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 4-17.
Wendy L. Grotton, 37, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 17, 2017, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed.
Travis R. Benjamin, 41, of Morrill, driving to endanger in Belfast Dec. 15, 2018, $575 fine and license suspended for 30 days; operating under… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity 16-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 16
Jason M. Howe, 31, of Belmont, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Searsport Ave.
Sept. 18
David T. Riley Jr., 37, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street.
Waldo County, deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 10-28.
Belfast
John C. Omalia to Lorna J. Woodward and Lee Woodward Jr.
Michelle V. Walker to Garrett W. Vail to Jeffrey F. Littlefield.
Elisabeth Wolfe and Michael S. Cunning to Beth Gottshall.
Marilyn L. Stearns Est. to Christopher M. Stearns.
CCSC Real Estate LLC to Elfriede Schnetzer.
Larissa, George, and Gef Flimlin… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 9-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 9
Libby M. Emerson, 25, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Swan Lake Ave.
Donovan O. Conary, 23, of Belfast, was arrested for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, criminal trespass, and two counts of criminal mischief on Peach Street.
Sept. 10
Destiny Robbins, 23… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 8-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 9
Joey Leeman, 51, of Palermo, was arrested for (two counts) of failure to appear and violating conditions of release.
Miranda A. Hurd, 23, of Liberty, was issued summonses for assault, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass on Trues Pond Road in Liberty.
Sept. 10
Stephen… Read more
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court.
Elizabeth A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, and Wayne A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, were married Feb. 27, 1963, in Kittery Point and divorced Sept. 8.
Brianne I. Seekins, of Belfast, and Jonah J. Martin, of Belfast, were married Sept. 14, 2013, in Portland and divorced Aug. 26.
Diane E. Hripak, of Unity, and Jon M. Benda, of Unity, were married Sept. 22, 2016, in Norwalk, Connecticut,… Read more