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.
One vehicle towed following three-vehicle accident in Belfast
BELFAST — One vehicle was towed following a three-vehicle accident that occurred around 3 p.m., March 15 at the Belmont Avenue traffic light near Renys Plaza.
The driver of a Toyota Corolla reportedly came to a stop behind a box truck due to a change of light at the intersection when a minivan traveling behind it failed to stop, rear-ending the Toyota and pushing its front end under the truck ahead of it.… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 24 - March 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 24
Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Waterville Road in Unity, where a westbound vehicle crossed the centerline before striking a ditch and rolling over. The 2012 Nissan came to rest on its side. When Deputy McDonald arrived at the scene the… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 6-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 6
Jesse W. Dodge, 31, of Winterport, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Lincolnville Ave.
Joanna L. Mehuren, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Swan Lake Ave. … Read more
Rockport considers switch to LED streetlights, agrees to send food sovereignty ordinance to voters
ROCKPORT — Members of the Rockport Select Board agreed March 11 to gather additional information regarding a plan to swap out the existing exterior lights throughout town for energy efficient, LED fixtures. At the meeting the board also approved the draft of a food sovereignty ordinance, which would allow home food producers to sell their good directly to neighbors without licensing.
Streetlight upgrade
Of the 247 existing street and exterior building lights… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 22-28.
Katherine Manchester, 32, of Islesboro, probation violation in Belfast Oct. 20, 2016, 40 days in jail and probation partially revoked.
Andrew M. Sousa, 34, of Brooks, probation violation in Brooks Nov. 12, 2016, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed; robbery in… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 18-March 1.
Belfast
Shipmasters LLC, Nancy J. Stefani Living Trust, Eddie R. McCurdy, Nancy J. Stefani HR, Nancy J. Stefani Est., and Laura L. Downey to Husson Park LLC.
Nancy J. Stefani Living Trust, Eddie R. McCurdy, Nancy J. Stefani DR, Nancy J.… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 4-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 4
Adam C. Wallace, 40, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on High Street.
March 5
Jeremy A. Brown, 32, of Palermo, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Waldo Ave.
David M. Ray, 62… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 23 - March 6. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 23
Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to a deer v. vehicle accident on Atlantic Highway in Northport. The driver was uninjured and the 2017 Subaru they were operating sustained functional damage.
Feb. 24
RSU 71 returns to regular runs after six school buses were pulled after inspection sticker violations discovered
Six RSU 71 school buses were pulled from circulation after inspection sticker violations were found with each of them, according to a March 7 social media post from Superintendent Mary Alice McLean.
As of the afternoon of March 12, the bus runs have returned to normal, “with two runs each for the Swanville and Tri-Town communities,” according to a prepared statement shared by Superintendent McLean the same day. All… Read more
Building of Belfast’s Waldo Judicial Center complete
BELFAST — The Waldo Judicial Center officially opened for business March 8, following roughly 18 months of construction.
The two-story center, which consolidates Belfast’s two former courthouses, is located on Market Street and features three courtrooms.
Construction on the building began in early 2018, with the build essentially finished in February 2019, minus some features and finishing touches.
A preview tour was held for… Read more
New Waldo Judicial Center officially opens for business, gives media tour
BELFAST — The Waldo Judicial Center, on Market Street, officially opened to the public March 9, following roughly 18 months of construction.
While the official opening was on Saturday, a media tour of the facility was given March 7, when reporters were given a walk-through that provided behind-the-scenes access to the city’s new downtown addition. Ted Glessner, state court administrator, and Chief Justice Leigh… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 17 - March 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 17
Mitchell Brown, 57, of Belfast, was issued a summons for assault on Back Belmont Road.
Feb. 26
Lila M. Nation, 72, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating to the left of center on Tufts… Read more
Lost chicken gets new home with Belfast Police sergeant who rescued her
BELFAST — A chicken discovered in Belfast around noon March 4 has found a new home with Belfast Police Sergeant Dan Fitzpatrick, who rescued the bird after it was reported by homeowners in the area.
The bird was reported to Belfast Police after a homeowner saw it on Waldo Ave March 3, but it wasn’t until she reappeared the following day that authorities were able to nab her.
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 21-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 21
Sara Devine, 41, of Winterport, was issued a summons for criminal trespass on North Searsport Road in Frankfort.
Feb. 22
Darren E. Corbett, 45, of Lincolnville, was arrested for… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 11-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 11
David A. Maxcy, 19, of Fayette, was issued a summons for violating conditions of release.
Feb. 20
William F. Wilkie, 61, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence on Shepherd Road.… Read more
Hundreds attend Young Artists Gallery Takeover opening at Waterfall Arts
BELFAST — It was a packed house for the fourth annual Waterfall Arts Young Artists Takeover, which held its opening Friday, March 1.
The event saw three floors of the building transformed into makeshift art museums, with artwork of all levels, mediums, techniques, and topics filling every single wall. There were also sculptural and other 3D… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 19-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 19
Joe-Pete Saucier, 41, of Belfast, was arrested for failure to appear.
Feb. 21
Morgan E. Elwell, 24, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for harassment on Main Street.
Feb. 22… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 8-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Merrill D. Mylen, 56, of Winterport, using artificial light to illuminate animals in Morrill Nov. 24, $200 fine; night hunting in Morrill Nov. 24, dismissed.
Jack D. Harvey, 32, of Winterport, using artificial light to… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 12-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 12
Damien Craven, 30, of Belfast, was issued summonses for burglary of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and theft of a firearm on New England Road in Searsport.
Feb. 15
Pen Bay Medical Center seeks two-year extension on new physician’s building plans
At its Feb. 27 scheduled meeting, the Rockport Planning Board will consider an extension of two years on the official site plan application by Pen Bay Medical Center to build a new physician’s building on the hospital’s existing campus. The request for the extension was submitted by Mark Johnson of Portland-based SMRT Architects and Engineers.
The board will also hear proposals for new local businesses including an animal therapy center built on the foundation of the former P.A.W.S.… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 12-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 12
Meagan A. Bean, 35, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for overtaking and passing school buses on Depot Street in Unity.
Feb. 13
Bo Brassbridge, 24, of Monroe, was issued summonses… Read more
Belfast Police beat: OUI, assault, criminal mischief
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 15-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 15
William M. Hegstrom, 45, of Brooks, was arrested for operating under the influence on Waldo Ave.
James R. Durand, 28, of Belfast was issued a summons for domestic violence criminal mischief on Ryan Road.
Waldo County, deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 4-14.
Belfast
Eric Schrader to Eric and Agnes A. Schrader.
Lorna J. Woodward and Lee Woodward Jr. to Professional Services Center Belfast LLC.
Michael Cunning and Elisabeth Wolfe to Debra K. Heitman.… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 8-13.
Michael J. Redding, 30, of Brooks, probation violation in Belfast March 21, 2016, nine months in jail and probation partially revoked.
Zachary Smart, 28, of Belfast, assault in Belfast Sept. 14, 2016, 48 hours in jail and $300 fine.
Matthew… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 9-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 9
Kaleb Benjamin, 23, of Morrill, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Poors Mill Road.
Feb. 11
Diana Blood, 23, of Searsport, was issued a summons for violating a condition of… Read more
UPDATED: Two injured, one killed in Belfast two-vehicle accident
BELFAST — Two drivers were injured and a passenger in one car was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Route 3 Feb. 14, according to Belfast Police Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick.
The two cars were traveling in heavy snow and slippery conditions around 1:36 p.m. when the driver of a westbound silver Volvo reportedly lost control and fishtailed into the oncoming lane, where it was struck by an oncoming blue Honda. … Read more
Rockport releases $1.5 million to get new library built
ROCKPORT — Voting unanimously, members of the Rockport Select Board agreed Feb. 11 to make $1.5 million in bond funds available so that the town will to forward with the construction of the $3.5 million Rockport Public Library at 1 Limerock Street, in Rockport Village. The meeting also included a discussion of a proposed $4.25 million sewer extension along Commercial Street, and the possibility of rebuilding the West Rockport Fire Station at the corner of Route 17 and Route 90.
In… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 2-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 2
Machell L. Lahaye, 40, of Ellsworth, was issued a summons for speeding 61 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Avenue.
Feb. 8
Nicholas T. Ripley, 20, of Belfast, was issued summonses for an… Read more
Waldo County, deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 21 - Feb. 1.
Belfast
Robert E. and Jean M. Cole to Sherry F. Krum.
Stephanie K. Girvin to Leigh Dorsey and Dameon Colbry.
Laurene A. Wright Est. to Cheryl Baltrusch.