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 April 7-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 26 (late entry)
Blair Armstrong, 36, of Washington, was issued a summons for negotiating a worthless instrument.
April 8
A Belfast minor was issued a summons for speeding 74 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route 1.
April 12
James P. Visser, 46, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 2-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 3
Shaylee Overlock, 18, of Bucksport, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on Baker Road in Winterport.
Patrick M. Saunders, 27, of Winterport, was arrested for operating under the influence and issued summonses for criminal mischief and operating without a license (in violation of conditions/restrictions) on… Read more
Man sentenced to five years for unlawful sexual contact
BELFAST — A Morrill man was sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful sexual contact in Waldo County Unified Court April 1, though he will only have to serve nine months of his sentence behind bars.
Christopher F. Beeton, 31, will have to serve two years of probation upon completion of his sentence.
Beeton was also charged with gross sexual assault as a result of… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo Unified Court March 26 - April 4.
Traci Tracey, 55, of Jackson, harassment by telephone in Brooks Jan. 5, $250 fine.
Dominic D. Carter, 66, of Winslow, shooting a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow over a way in Unity Feb. 2, $200 fine.
Dmitri Fleszar, 41, of Augusta,… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 3-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 3
Sergeant Merl Reed responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Poors Mill Road in Belfast where an operator lost control of their vehicle on slushy, snowy roads. The 2004 Jeep skidded off the road before striking trees and a fence; it was towed… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 29 - April 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 29
Gloria A. Warren, 47, of Searsport, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on Route 1.
Brittany T. Saucier, 19, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Route 1.
Visions of 2019 Street Party unclear after Our Town Belfast announces it will no longer host, participate
BELFAST — A recent announcement from Our Town Belfast saying the organization will no longer participate in Belfast’s Annual Street Party has left some in the community concerned, others disappointed.
The announcement, authored by Executive Director Zach Schmesser, was first shared by Our Town Belfast… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 29 - April 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 29
Clifford Lane, 55, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 81 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 3 in Palermo.
Blake E. Ruwe, 37, of South Thomaston, was issued a summons for speeding 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 3 in Palermo.
March 30
Jason Ames, 33, of Northport,… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 29 - April 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 29
Nicholas R. Chesser, 22, of Belfast, was issued a summons for theft on Route 1.
April 1
Charles L. Frattini, 57, of Thomaston, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Fairground Road.
April 4
A Belfast minor was issued a summons for carrying a… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 25-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 25
Donald Barrett, 64, of Palermo, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Route 3.
March 26
Joshua J. Bradeen, 22, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for parking so as to obstruct traffic on New England Road in Searsmont.
March 27
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 25-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 26
Linda McCuen, 66, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating a vehicle with an expired Maine license on Starrett Drive.
March 29
Destiney E. Robbins, 22, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating a vehicle without a license on High Street.
Paul Salo, 43, of Belfast, was arrested for… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 18-29.
Belfast
Marcia E. Ladd-Spears and Marcia E. Ladd to Daniel J. and Maureen G. Ladd.
John P. and Karen D. Gilday to James Hillmann.
Adam Henneke to First National Bank.
Waldo County Grand Jury indictments
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County Grand Jury March 20.
Ryan D. Rairdon, 30, of Litchfield, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (two counts) in Searsport May 4; misuse of identification in Searsport May 4.
Allen J. Sanborn, 60, of Lewiston, aggravated assault in Belmont Dec. 29; criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon in… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 16-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 16
Donovan Conary, 21, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Union Street.
March 23
Tina M. Boutin, 38, of Knox, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release on… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 17-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 20
Tommy-Alan Hewins, 34, of Burnham, was issued summonses for violating conditions of release on Pond Road in Burnham stemming from incidents March 2 and March 17.
March 23
Scott A.… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court March 22-28.
Marc S. Gattullo, 29, of Brewster, New York, probation violation in Belfast Oct. 22, 2016, 14 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
William T. Woodrow, 43, of Charlottesville, Virginia, driving to endanger in Belfast Aug. 21, 2017, 30 days in jail and $750… Read more
Waldo County, divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Waldo County Unified Court.
Jordan A. Frankenhauser and Noah D. Frankenhauser, of Belfast, were married Feb. 13, 2015, in Searsmont and divorced Jan. 16.
David D. Wooley, of Troy, and Pamela E. Wooley, of Tremont, Ohio, were married March 12, 1983, in Fremont, Ohio and divorced Jan. 25.
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat: criminal mischief, harassment
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 20-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 1 (late entry)
Casey Palmer, 26, of Freedom, was issued a summons for harassment by phone or electronic device on Depot St. in Unity, stemming from an incident Feb. 27.
March 17
Aaron M. Upton, 34, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Belfast… Read more
Belfast Police beat: OUI, speeding, theft
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 13-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 13
Marissa Melton, 27, of Swanville, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street.
March 15
Candy G. Cook, 23, of Swanville, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Searsport Ave.
March 19
Stephen M. Bergey, 62, of Belfast,… Read more
Belfast’s Game Loft reaches $40,000 goal in annual appeal
BELFAST — The Game Loft recently reached the $40,000 fundraising goal it set for its annual appeal, the largest fundraising event to date. Last year, the Game Loft set and reached a goal of $30,000 during its annual appeal.
The Game Loft is an award-winning nonprofit out-of-school program founded in 1998 that serves Waldo County youth aged… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s deputy recognized for saving life
Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Perez was recently given a commendation for saving the life of a person attempting to end theirs, according to Sergeant Cody Laite.
According to Laite, Perez was conducting an investigation in Winterport when the primary suspect involved in the case caught wind of the investigation and attempted to take their own life.
Though… Read more
Rockport Planning Board considers beauty shop, canine water fitness business applications
The Rockport Planning Board will convene March 27 to consider applications for new businesses, including a beauty shop and a facility offering aquatic fitness for dogs. The board will also review a proposal by a Rockport resident to operate a day care service from her home.
An application filed at the Rockport Town Office on behalf of Stephanie and James Turner seeks the review of a lease agreement for a beauty business within the building at 330 Commercial Street (Route 1). The… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 15-21.
Ryan Drake, 39, of Troy, criminal threatening in Troy July 28, dismissed.
Adam T. Giguere, 48, of Palermo, violating a protection from abuse order in Palermo Oct. 14, dismissed.
Michael J. Redding, 30, of Brooks, operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast Feb. 4, $500 fine.
Dominic D. Carter, 66, of Winslow, shooting a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow over… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 16-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 16
Natalie Charles, 66, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign on Franklin Street.
Adam T. Bogosian, 32, of Northport, was issued summonses for an inspection sticker violation, failure to provide proof of insurance, and failure to register a motor vehicle (30-150 days past expiration) on Main Street. … Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 11-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 11
William H. Nunn, 24, of Monroe, was arrested for domestic violence criminal threatening and refusing to submit to arrest or detention on West Main Street in Monroe.
March 12
Lynn Poulin, 39, of Unity, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release on Palermo Road in Freedom… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST —Belfast Police reported the following activity March 7-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 7
Gary J. Weiss, 55, of Portland, was issued a summons for speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Ave.
March 14
Judith K. Stein, 83, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 32 mph in a 15 mph school zone on Miller Street.
Leonard E. Bierman, 52, of Sorrento, was issued summonses for… Read more
Waldo County, deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 4-15.
Belfast
Linnea K. Johnson to Jean Wakem and Victoria Johnson.
Clyde A. Rolerson to Michael Rolerson.
Marcia E. Ladd-Spears and Marcia E. Ladd to Daniel J. and Maureen G. Ladd.
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — Caleb Roy, 26, of Burnham, probation violation in Burnham July 28, 2015, six months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Brian M. Hybers, 27, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville Aug. 18, 2015, 21 months in prison and probation revoked; probation violation in Swanville Aug. 18, 2015, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; domestic violence assault in… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 8-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 8
John R. Hybers III, 29, of Troy, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Gordon Hill Road in Thorndike.
Tracey L. Swan, 45, of Warren, was arrested for operating under the influence on Main Street North in Searsmont.
March 9
Christopher Ray, 37, of Lincolnville,… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 6-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 6
Tabitha L. York, 41, of Union, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Belmont Ave.
March 9
Matthew A. Moulton, 38, of Swanville, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on City Point Road.
March 11
Dena D. Blake, 54, of Swanville… Read more