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 Grand Jury indictments: Manslaughter, sexual assault, OUI, terrorizing
BELFAST — A Waldo County Grand Jury handed down the following indictments Nov. 14-15:
Christopher M. Cutliffe, 44, of Orono, aggravated assault in Stockton Springs Sept. 28; domestic violence assault in Stockton Springs Sept. 28; domestic violence criminal threatening in Stockton Springs Sept. 28; domestic violence terrorizing in Stockton Springs Sept. 28; criminal restraint in Stockton Springs Sept. 28;… Read more
With a reelection campaign behind him, Waldo County Sheriff Jeffrey Trafton looks ahead to refine programs
BELFAST — It is Nov. 13, exactly one week after securing his next term that newly reelected Waldo County Sheriff Jeffrey Trafton clears time in his schedule to discuss his time campaigning and how he envisions his next four years on the job.
Following months campaigning, Trafton said he spent the last nerve-wracking hours of election night at home with his family and chief deputy.
“My kids all came over to… Read more
Man charged with attempted murder found not guilty by reason of insanity
BELFAST — A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Belmont homeowner Jan. 4 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court documents.
Jetton Whiting, 26, was charged with attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault following the stabbing attack at the victim's home. Whiting had reportedly been staying in… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 2-8.
Krystyl A. Robbins, 26, of Brooks, probation violation in Belfast March 21, 2016, 20 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
A Troy minor was fined $250 for passing a stopped school bus in Waldo March 22.
Ashley C. Boisclair,… Read more
Belfast Police beat: sexual assault, speeding
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 2-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 2
Robert McKinney Jr., 23, of Unity, was arrested for gross sexual assault.
Nov. 4
Jennifer J. O’Brien, 38, of Sedgwick, was issued a summons for speeding 54 mph in a 35 mph zone on Searsport Avenue.… Read more
Activists take to streets of Belfast, Rockland in support of Mueller investigation
BELFAST/ROCKLAND — With multiple chants, including ‘no one is above the law,’ citizens of Belfast and Rockland took to the streets as part of a nationwide rally “in support of protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Russian interference in the 2016 election,” in the words of Belfast Maine activists, who circulated a press release about their rally earlier in the day, Nov. 8.
With more than… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases: drug trafficking, cruelty to animals
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 26 - Nov. 1.
Jason Roberts, 38, of Searsport, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast April 21, 2017, dismissed; unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs (two counts) in Searsport May 4, & May 10, 2017, both dismissed.
Nicole Wellman, 35, of Newport, cruelty to animals in Frankfort… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat: passing a school bus, speeding
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 24 - Nov. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 24
Megan McKeighan, 22, of Freedom, was issued a summons for passing a school bus with flashing lights activated on Belfast Road in Knox.
Oct. 26
Deputy David Wight responded to… Read more
Halloween at work in Camden
CAMDEN - A special day for some and for others just another day at work. We took a look at local businesses in downtown Camden for a peek at who was scary and who was just plain cute.
Waldo County Sheriff joins New England community leaders for White House visit
When Waldo County Sheriff Jeffrey Trafton first spotted his invitation to the White House, he was understandably skeptical.
“When I first saw [the invitation] in my email I thought it might be a scam or something,” Trafton said.
Before completing a required security protocol to accept the invitation, he called the 800 number provided to ensure the email was the real… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 12-25.
Bradley Williams, 63, of Belfast, stalking (causing serious inconvenience/emotional distress) in Lincolnville Sept. 3, 2014, 364 days in jail with all but 90 days suspended and one year of probation; stalking (causing serious inconvenience/emotional distress) in Lincolnville Sept. 3, 2014, 90 days in jail; harassment (two counts) in… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 14 through Oct. 26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 14
Charles W. Resh, 40, of Searsport, was issued a summon for theft by receiving stolen property.
Oct. 20
Scott W. Lee, 28, of Litchfield, was arrested for operating under the influence and… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 19 through Oct. 26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 19
Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the scene of a deer versus vehicle accident on Thorndike Road in Unity. The driver and passenger were uninjured. The 2016 Dodge was towed from the scene due to disabling damage.
Belfast Police beat: speeding, forgery, theft
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 13-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 13
Mary Freeman, 74, of Monroe, was issued a summons for speeding 24 mph in a 15 mph zone on Lincolnville Avenue.
Oct. 15
Dorothy Colcord, 72, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 24 mph in a 15 mph zone on Miller Street.
Oct. 18
Robert D. McChesney, 74, of Bath, was… Read more
Paula Sutton represents the hardworking Mainer
Dear Editor
I am writing for you to support Paula Sutton for House District 95 which includes Warren, Hope, Appleton and Union. I support Paula 100 percent but I can not vote for her because I live in Washington state.
Paula and I have been Pen Pals since we were in 5th grade. While we were growing up, Paula worked hard at her family business. As an adult, she worked hard running her restaurant, fixing up houses to turn around and sell and helping her husband with the… Read more
Belfast Police beat: speeding, OUI, criminal mischief
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 6-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 6
Emily E. Augustine, 28, of Camden, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Route 1.
Oct. 9
Carrie Desrochers, 93, of Morrill, was issued a summons for leaving the scene… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat: OUI, theft, criminal speed
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 14-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 14
Damion M. Dyer, 41, of Winslow, was arrested for operating under the influence on Prairie Street in Unity.
Oct. 16
Daniel S. Cunningham, 24, of Milo, was issued a summons for failure… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat: violating protective order, OUI
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 12-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 12
Deputy David Wight responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Cape Jellison Road in Stockton Springs where an operator that had just pulled out of a driveway left the roadway. The driver reportedly told Wight they were trying to tune the… Read more
Willing hands needed after 50,000 bulbs arrive in Belfast for Daffodil Project’s inaugural year
BELFAST — What was once an idea of Elisabeth Wolfe and her husband, Michael Cunningham, has become a reality after 50,000 daffodil bulbs were delivered to Belfast in early October. Two weeks later, Wolfe is still planting bulbs around the city.
After the initial 50,000 bulbs… Read more
SeaHorse Stables welcomes enthusiastic crowd for open farm day fundraiser
BELFAST — SeaHorse Stables drew a steady crowd with their open farm fundraiser, which took place Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Belmont Ave. facility.
Although there were far more children than horses at the open farm day, a constant loop of pony rides meant that none had to wait too long for their chance to climb atop the powerful animals.
The event… Read more
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo District Court.
Sheri L. Gutierrez Cross, of Belfast, and Alan W. Cross, of Camden, were married Dec. 24, 2010, in Belfast and divorced Aug. 27.
Elaine A. Mansfield, of Belfast, and Alex D. Mansfield, of Belmont, were married April 16, 2016, in Orlando, Florida and divorced Sept. 19.
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 5-11.
Christopher K. Patten, 48, of Monroe, failing to appear for a disclosure or contempt hearing in Belfast Dec. 18, 2015, 28 days in jail.
Ryan Curtis, 23, of Plymouth, reckless conduct in Burnham Sept. 17, 2016, 30 days in jail and $1,000 fine.
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 25 - Oct. 4. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 25
Deputy David Wight responded to the scene of a deer v. vehicle accident on Bangor Road in Stockton Springs. The vehicle sustained functional damage and the driver was uninjured.
Sept. 29
Alice Haines, 63, of Auburn, was issued a summons for speeding 49 mph in a 3 mph zone on Route… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 21 - 27.
Raymond Miner, 32, of Knox, probation violation in Knox June 20, 2016, probation partially revoked and no sentence imposed.
Joshua M. Hustus, 41, of Belfast, domestic violence stalking in Swanville Nov. 15, 2016, 364 days in jail with all but 90 days suspended, two years of probation… Read more
Artists of all ilks turn Belfast Harbor Walk into ground-level gallery
BELFAST — The sidewalks of Heritage Park, on the Belfast Waterfront, were once again turned into ground-level galleries as artists and inspired passersby took part in Waterfall Arts’ Chalk Walk.
The Chalk Walk takes place largely on the Harborwalk through the park, but an area open to the public located on a side sidewalk was home to an array… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 14-27. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 8 (late entry)
Amy Colby, 23, of Appleton, was issued a summons for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph on Marshall Shore Street in Liberty.
Sept. 14
William Peebles, 44, of Palermo, was… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 11-21.
Belfast
Dennis M. Whitcomb to Marilyn and Steven A. Welsch.
Claude E. and Lois E. Littlefield to Erika K. and Eric Fellinger.
Philip Brown and Karna Olsson to Karna B. Olsson Living Trust.… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 11 - 19.
Kyle K. White, 26, of Searsmont, probation violation in Belfast Jan. 30, 2015, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Kevin R. Scott, 49, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 9, 2015, six days in jail.
Yacht ‘Mia Cara’ dwarfs other vessels in Belfast Harbor
BELFAST — It’s hard to miss the towering mast over a vessel that has been tied up at Belfast Landing for over a week, a mast that is over 100 feet tall and topped with an unidentified burgee.
A burgee is a typically triangular flag featuring the colors or emblem of a specific sailing club.
The … Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 28 - Sept. 9.
Katherine A. Harriman, 31, of Bangor, probation violation in Searsport Oct. 1, 2016, four months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Jordan A. Young, 25, of Waldo, probation violation in Belfast Jan. 21, 2017, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence… Read more