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’s fourth annual Fly-In soars, despite fog
BELFAST — The fourth annual Fly-in event at Belfast Municipal Airport had a foggy start Sept. 15, with the low-lying clouds causing cancellations from some of the local pilots who had planned to attend.
Despite the fog, there were still plenty of planes to examine throughout the day, with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 1434 President Duke Tomlin saying they still expected roughly 30 planes… Read more
Bread & Puppet Theater takes social injustices to Belfast in popular show
BELFAST — It was a whirlwind hour of socially charged puppetry at the United Farmers Market Sept. 11, as Bread and Puppet Theater moved their performance indoors to avoid a grey and soggy day.
Originally set to perform at Belfast Commons, the large performance group instead played to a packed house, with dozens of children crowding the floor in front of rows of chairs. There were far more people than chairs or… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 27 - Sept. 7.
Belfast
Richard A. Hall to Rodney A. Hall and Richard A. Hall Jr.
Josephine Y. Pendleton Living Trust and Josephine Y. Pendleton Administrative Irrevocable Trust to Mary M. and Daniel E. Klimek.
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court.
David E. Cushman, of Belmont, and Kimberly A. Cushman, of Belfast, were married Aug. 16, 2006, in Belfast and divorced Aug. 6.
Jenny L. Yturregui, of Belfast, and Richardo M. Yturregui, of Belfast, were married May 25, 2016, in Belfast and divorced Aug. 6.
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 25 - Sept. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 25
Mikaela Slagger, 21, of Waldo, was arrested for domestic violence assault on Waterville Road in Swanville.
Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Albion Road… Read more
Belmont man drifts off road, goes airborne over driveway
BELFAST — A Belmont man was left shaken following a single vehicle accident on Route 3, just before the Jesse Robbins Road around 3:45 today, Sept. 7.
Dana Bowden, 63, told Belfast Police he hadn’t been paying attention when his vehicle drifted off the roadway into a ditch, according to Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick. The Saturn Ion went airborne after striking a culvert running over a private drive, landing on the… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 24-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Ian M. Patten, 27, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville Nov. 30, 2016, probation partially revoked and no sentence imposed.
Michelle D. Lecorps, 38, of Dixmont, operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast Sept. 29,… Read more
To the crowd’s dismay, Passy Pete predicts early winter
BELFAST — Steven Ryan, of the Belfast Chamber of Commerce, greeted the crowd gathered near Belfast’s waterfront for the fourth annual Passy Pete Sept. 3.
The event is a play on the well-established Groundhog Day, where a groundhog is pulled from his burrow to check for the presence of his shadow; should he see it, six more weeks of winter are declared in order. What Passy Pete lacks in fur and teeth, he makes up for… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 13-24.
Belfast
Susan M. Flamino and Susan M. Driskell to Robyn Duffy and Chad Mills.
Broughman Builders Inc. to Dixie Carston and Gary D. Fitton.
John P. Gay and Patricia M. Hopaluk-Gay to Charlotte A.… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 14-23.
Robert Jurdak, 38, of Unity, violating a protection from abuse order in Unity July 14, 2017, 364 days in jail with all but 24 days suspended, two years of probation, and $950 restitution.
Eliza Clark, 19, of Northport, motor vehicle speeding 30+ mph over speed limit in Belfast May 25,… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 10-16.
Colby T. Patterson, probation violation in Burnham Aug. 6, 2015, seven months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Lucas A. Murdock, 40, of Burnham, probation violation in Belfast Jan. 27, 2016, 21 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; operating under the influence in Troy July 18, 21 days in jail, license suspended for three years, and $… Read more
Camden man arrested following multi-county chase
BLUE HILL — A Camden man is being evaluated at an area hospital following a morning chase that spanned three counties and involved law enforcement officials from multiple agencies, according to a media release from Waldo County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Matthew Curtis.
James Thomas, 71, has been charged with reckless conduct and eluding an officer as a result of the incident, which first came to the attention of the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office (WSO) at approximately 8 a.m. … Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 30 - Aug. 10.
Belfast
Janine Colcord to James K. Colcord.
Kevin Cross to Belfast Soup Kitchen.
Judy P. Hemmingsen and Edward H. Hemmingsen Jr. to Belfast Gardens LLC.
Cecile Greider to Greider Family Real Estate Trust.
Calamity Daves LLC to Skye E. Waterson and Matthew R… Read more
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court.
Hannah L. Holland, of Belfast, and Jonathan P. Holland, of Belfast, were married Aug. 8, 2012, in Belfast and divorced July 25.
Kassandra M. Hamilton, of Monroe, and Gregg L. Hamilton, of Monroe, were married May 30, 2009, in Jackson and divorced July 26.
Jana R. McQuilkin, of Belfast, and Jason A. Gabbert Flemming, of Freedom, were married July 28, 2007,… Read more
Woman arrested after attempting to elude police
BELFAST — A Northport woman was arrested Aug. 4, following a brief chase with Belfast Police, according to Chief Michael McFadden.
Amy L. Feener, 34, has been charged with operating after suspension, failure to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and eluding an officer. She was also issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign.
Feener, who had three children with her in the vehicle, was… Read more
First wall of Habitat for Humanity’s latest Waldo County build goes up with Care-A-Vanner’s aid
BELFAST — The first wall of Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County’s newest home went up with the aid of a crew of Care-A-Vanners Aug. 7, with the future homeowner on hand to assist.
The new home is located off of Oak Hill Road in Belfast and will become home to this year’s chosen recipients, Michael Curtis and his soon-to-be 3-year-old son, Camden.
Curtis, who learned he had been chosen at a surprise event at Lincolnville General Store, where he works,… Read more
Five arrested following month-long Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigation
SWANVILLE — Five people have been arrested following a month-long investigation into “the illegal importation and distribution of heroin and crack cocaine in Waldo County,” according to a press release from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA).
Three of those arrested are from New York, including Bobby Dean Berry, 22, who has been charged with unlawful trafficking in schedule W drugs (crack cocaine), Sean Rohan, 21, who has been charged with unlawful trafficking in… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases: OUI, assault, criminal mischief
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 20-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Brock Gordon, 23, of Belfast, assault in Belfast April 4, 2015, $500 fine; unlawful sexual contact in Belfast April 4, 2015, dismissed.
Marc S. Gattullo, 29, of Detroit, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast Oct. 22, 2016, four years in prison with all but six months suspended, two years of probation, and $400 fine;… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 16-27.
Belfast
Bayside Enterprises Inc. and Belfast Auto Supply Inc. to Gary Drinkwater and Richard Coombs.
Paul M. Deeney Trust to John H. Nickerson.
Michael J. and Roxanne M. Cummings to Roxanne M. Cummings.
Nina S. Hirschman to Nina S. Hirschman Living Trust.
… Read moreWaldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Waldo County District Court.
John G. Lewis, of Belfast, and Robin M. Lewis, of Belfast, were married March 8, 1996, in Ellsworth and divorced July 5.
Stephen A. Brimley, of Belfast, Rebecca Brimley, of Belfast, were married April 10, 1999, in Guildford, United Kingdom and divorced July 5.
Jessica J. Kingsbury, of Winterport, and Casey E. Kingsbury, of Winterport, were married June… Read more
Waldo County law enforcement issues alert following weekend overdoses
BELFAST — Waldo County law enforcement issued a warning following a rash of overdoses over the weekend, which left two dead, including one man residing at the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center (MCRRC).
Justin Henderson, 30, of Burnham, had reached the point in the MCRRC program where he was allowed to work and was at his job at Dockside Family Restaurant at the time of his fatal overdose, police said.
Belfast Police responded to the scene around 1:15 p.m. and… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 10-18.
Aaron F. Miller, 28, of Benton, operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast July 9, 48 hours in jail and $250 fine; violating condition of release in Belfast July 9, 48 hours in jail.
Daniel E. Leduc, 37, of Belfast, refusing to submit to arrest or detention (with physical force) in Belfast July 9, 48 hours in jail; disorderly conduct in Belfast July 9, 48… Read more
UPDATE: Man arrested for allegedly soliciting children in Belfast City Park
BELFAST — Belfast Police have arrested a man in relation to a March incident in Belfast City Park where two boys were sexually propositioned by a stranger.
Edmond L. Melanson, 75, of Montville, was arrested July 18 and charged with solicitation of a minor as a result of the March 28 incident.
The boys, aged seven and 12… Read more
Waldo County Grand Jury indictments: terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, eluding an officer, aggravated assault
BELFAST — A Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 16 indictments July 11-12.
Laurie L. Allen, 57, of Belfast, terrorizing with a dangerous weapon in Belfast Jan. 10.
Michael F. Dunn, 51, of Lincolnville, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in Lincolnville April 12; receiving stolen property (two counts) in Lincolnville March 19.
Cody L. Fairless, 28, of Bangor, burglary in Searsport Sept. 16; theft by unauthorized taking or… Read more
Man indicted for driving into downtown Belfast home
BELFAST — A Belfast man was indicted by a Waldo County Grand Jury July 12 on seven counts related to a high-speed chase that ended with him crashing into the living room of an occupied home.
Leonid Richter, 22, was charged with seven counts following the July 1 chase, which include criminal operating under the influence, eluding an officer, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, aggravated criminal mischief, driving to endanger, operating after suspension, and… Read more
No stopping now: Retired and biking the continents
CAMDEN - You just never know who you might meet on Camden’s Public Landing. Such was the case Sunday, July 15, with Casey Zmich, who is riding his bike through Maine to Acadia Park and then into Canada. His story was fasinating and one of those adventures we would all love to live.
“They call me Crazy Casey on a bike,” he said.
Casey is originally from Buffalo New York, but has lived most of his life in Florida.
“I'm a retired truck driver and I drove an 18-wheeler… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 2-13.
Belfast
Laurie A. Desmidt and Laurie A. Gray to Joshua E. Oxley.
Anthony Gray Anselmo and Anthony Gray to Joshua E. Oxley.
Mary C. Provo and John A. Cuozzo Jr. to Christopher Burrough and Amy Addington.
Joshua and Renee Wood to Hanna C. Zetterstrand-Robinson.
Gerald… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases: assault, criminal speed, OUI
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 6-12.
Wayne A. Parsons, 49, of Swanville, nonsupport of dependents in Swanville July 1, 2015, 30 days in jail.
Amy L. Hewett, 25, of Brewer, operating under the influence in Belfast May 4, 2017, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; violating condition of release in Belfast May 4, 2017, dismissed.
Nathan Grass, 33, of Belmont, aggravated trafficking of… Read more
Pennsylvania couple brings unusual, handcrafted Lamps from the Attic to Belfast festival
BELFAST — A Pennsylvania couple made their debut at the 23rd annual Arts in the Park event, which took place July 7-8 at Steamboat Landing.
More than 120 booths were set up at this year’s event, each belonging to an artist showing off their own personal brand of creativity, including Edna and Allen Danielson, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
Belfast Arts in the Park draws crowds, creativity to waterfront
BELFAST — It was picture perfect weather for both days of the 23rd annual Arts in the Park, which took place at Steamboat Landing July 7-8.
With hardly a cloud in the sky, more than 120 artists brought their wares to the festival, which offers a wide array of goods to the hundreds who frequent the free event each year.
This year’s event was run jointly by Kathleen Coleman, office manager at the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, and Norm Poirier, of the… Read more