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 Unified Court, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 26 - July 2.
Kyle K. White, 26, of Searsmont, probation violation in Belfast Jan. 30, 2015, 35 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Norma J. Philbrook, 35, of Swanville, probation violation in Swanville Sept. 17, 2015, 90 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Nacoma P. Noomyenooneam, 20, of Fairfield, probation violation… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court June 22-28.
Dereck D. Maxcy, 36, of Winterport, probation violation in Belfast April 12, 2015, 48 hours in jail, probation partially revoked and continued.
Travis Lee, 29, of Searsmont, driving to endanger in Belfast Nov. 16, 2016, 30 days in jail and $575 fine; operating under the influence in Belfast Nov. 16, 2016, dismissed.
Paul E. Badger Sr., 22, of… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of June 18-29.
Belfast
Paul William & Carryl Ann Krohne Family Trust to Janet Pelling.
Arthur B. Tracy, Rebecca E. Stoesz, and Rebecca E. Tracy to James M. Blair III and Brenna C. Chase.
Christopher C. Day Est. to Misty L. Day.
Guy A. Hamlin, Vickie E. Hosford, and Vickie Hamlin to Terry Ann Halbert… Read more
High-speed Belfast chase ends in downtown living room
BELFAST — A Belfast man has been charged with a number of crimes following a high-speed downtown chase in the early morning hours July 1, according to Belfast Police Chief Michael McFadden.
Leonid Richter, 22, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, driving with a suspended license, eluding an officer, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger, aggravated criminal mischief, and criminal speed as a result of the incident, which… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 20-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
June 19
William R. Riley, 30, of Bangor, was arrested for violating conditions of release on Old County Road in Winterport.
June 20
Marshall L. Foster, 39, of Oxford, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on New England Road in Searsport.… Read more
Man charged after admitting relationship with 14-year-old
BELFAST — A Belfast man was charged with sexual abuse of a minor June 9 after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
Tony A. Huffman, 20, first came to the attention of Belfast Police after they received a referral about the ongoing relationship from another agency, police said.
Detective Gerald Lincoln spent over a month investigating the claim and said that both Huffman and the 14-year-old victim admitted the relationship… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 8-13.
Eryn L. Porter, 42, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept 10, 2015, 20 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; hindering apprehension or prosecution in Belfast March 29, 60 days in jail.
Devon H. Richards, 23, of Waldo, probation violation in Waldo Nov. 12, 2016, 21 months in prison and probation partially revoked.
Richard… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Alyssa Orestis, 32, of Searsport, operating under the influence in Searsport Feb. 9, four days in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $500 fine; domestic violence assault in Stockton Springs Feb. 9, dismissed.
Thomas A. Langille, 25, of Swanville, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast Feb. 26, 24 hours in jail and… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 1 - June 1.
Belfast
Richard Hawksley to Carole Quigley and Paul McCarrier.
Pamela Vashon to Gordon N. and Phyllis J. Blake.
Irene C. Thorndike to Waldo County General Hospital.
Deborah R. and Steve E. Bird to Lindsay and Michael Perry.
Marie Stella Pelletier Est. to… Read more
Waldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recorded in Waldo County Superior Court recently.
Nicole S. Collins, of Unity, and Travis W. Collins, of Unity, were married Aug. 3, 2003, in North New Portland and divorced May 10.
Amy E. Laouamen, of Lincolnville, and Khaled Laouamen, of Rockport, were married April 13, 2015, in Tunis, Tunisia, and divorced April 23.
Ashley Rimes, of Searsport, and Brandon Rimes, of Benton, were married Dec. 31,… Read more
Two vehicles towed following Route 1 wreck in Belfast
BELFAST — Two vehicles were towed from the scene following an accident near Belfast's Route 1 jug-handle, which allows southbound vehicles to turn left onto Northport Avenue without obstructing the flow of traffic.
A Chevrolet Avalanche, driven by Joseph Chadwick was traveling northbound on Route 1 when a vehicle turning left from Northport Avenue pulled in front of him, leading to a collision, according to Officer Frank Gormley, of the Belfast Police Department.
That… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 18-31.
Joey A. Philbrook, 31, of Thorndike, operating after habitual offender revocation in Freedom May 4, 2017, 18 months in prison and $1,000 fine; operating after habitual offender revocation in Troy Sept. 15, 18 months in prison and $1,000 fine; violating condition of release in Troy Sept. 15, seven days in jail.
Ashleigh Goslee, 20, of Knox, operating after habitual offender… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 11-24.
Louis Ares, 41, of Searsport, operating under the influence in Searsport Dec. 28, 2016, 364 days in jail with all but seven days suspended, one years of probation, license suspended for three years, registration suspended and $700 fine; operating after habitual offender revocation in Searsport Dec. 28, 2016, dismissed.
Wendy L. Grotton, 34, of Belfast, theft by unauthorized… Read more
Waldo County Grand Jury indictments: robbery, gross sexual assault, aggravated trafficking in drugs
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed down by a Waldo County Grand Jury May 16-17. An indictment does not imply guilt.
James Toennis d/b/a Coastal Maine Critters Clambakes, 61, of Northport, theft by misapplication of sales tax in Waldo County from May 1, 2007 - Oct. 31, 2015; failing to truthfully collect, account, or pay over sales tax (four counts) in Waldo County (dates: Oct. 16, 2012, Aug. 16, 2013, Sept. 16, 2014, and Sept. 16, 2015); failing to register as… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 7-18.
Belfast
City of Belfast to Building 6 LLC.
Dubba LLC to Building 6 LLC.
Anne T. Abercrombie to Peter Farquhar.
Marion A. and Gilbert J. Albert to Linda P. Tyler.
Cecily Marie Wilson Trust to Eldred Michael Himsworth Trust.
Scott Cilley Est. to Glen… Read more
Rockland gives green light to Big Bob’s Big Dawgs, new food truck
ROCKLAND — Jeraimie Finnemore, owner of Big Bob's Big Dawgs, went before the Rockland Planning Commission Thursday, May 17, seeking approval to place a food truck at the former Wasses Hot Dogs stand at 195 Park Street.
The application passed by the commission at a vote of 5-0. Finnemore said he would like to have the truck set up and open by next weekend.
Finnemore explained that he and his brother, Brandon, operate Athen's Pizza, in Thomaston, and that his brother would be… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 23 - May 4.
Belfast
Catherine A. Gleeson to Steve W. and Matthew J. Bowler.
Dale Purcell to Alana and Evan Hutchins.
James E. and Kathleen M. Trefethen to Shannon B. and Geoffrey S. Christensen.
Elene H. and Elene Rankin, and Elene Knowlton to William D. McLean IV and William McLean.… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court closed cases: Gross sexual assault, OUI, assault
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 24 - May 3.
Megan R. Leary, 28, of Searsport, violating conditions of release in Searsport Oct. 23, 24 hours in jail.
Michael Martinez, 43, of Northport, unlawful possession of heroin in Liberty Dec. 4, dismissed.
Robert S. Larrabee, 40, of Searsport, operating under the influence in Belfast Feb. 17, $500 fine and license suspended for 150 days.
… Read moreWaldo County divorces
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.
Abi Cowles, of Belfast, and Neal R. Cowles, of Portland, were married May 12, 2001, in Amarillo, Texas and divorced April 5.
Erick L. Aitken, of Monroe, and Shawna A. Aitken, of Monroe, were married Jan. 27, 2004, in Monroe and divorced March 20.
Andrew D. Webster, of Searsport, and Twyler M. Webster, of Frankfort, were married July 18, 1992, in… Read more
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases: OUI, theft, trafficking in imitation scheduled drugs
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 20-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Ryan J. Klekotta, 35, of Jackson, operating under the influence in Monroe Dec. 13, 2015, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; attaching false plates in Monroe Dec. 13, 2015, dismissed.
Marc S. Gattullo, 28, of Detroit, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in Belfast Oct. 22, 2016, dismissed; illegal importation of… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 9-20.
Belfast
Steven J. Holmbraker to Steve Holmbraker and Eve C. Mitchell.
Kevin R. Scott, Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. and Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.
Holmes Mill Company to Jonathan J. and Priscilla… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court April 10-19.
Joey A. Philbrook, 31, of Thorndike, operating after habitual offender revocation in Freedom May 4, 2017, 18 months in prison and $1,000 fine; operating after habitual offender revocation in Troy Sept. 15, 18 months in prison and $1,000 fine; violating condition of release in Troy Sept. 15, seven days in jail.
Tanisha Linscott, 19, of Searsmont, robbery in… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 6-12.
Christopher Giggie, 26, of Stockton Springs, driving to endanger in Belfast June 10, 2015, license suspended for 30 days and $575 fine; aggravated driving to endanger in Belfast June 10, 2015, dismissed.
Elizabeth M. Kilby, 37, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 23, 2015, 30 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; unlawful possession of a… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 7-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 7 (late entry)
Cyrus M. Beyer, 19, of Concord, Mass., was issued a summons for illegal possession of liquor by a minor via consumption at Unity College in Unity.
April 7
Juan G. Melero, 56, of Lancaster, Pa., was arrested for operating under the… Read more
Belfast Police beat: eluding an officer, OUI
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 31 - April 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 28 (late entry)
Randi L. Morse, 34, of Northport, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Starrett Drive.
March 31
Shay A. Harford, 30, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation.
Trial to begin for Rockport woman charged with manslaughter in 2017 death
BELFAST — A jury was selected April 3, to hear the case of a Rockport woman accused of manslaughter, stemming from the Feb. 8, 2017 death of a Waldo man.
Victoria Scott, 34, was arrested May 10, the day she was indicted by a Waldo County Grand Jury.
Scott is accused of using a knife against 53-year-old Edwin Littlefield “recklessly or with criminal negligence,” ultimately causing death.
Evidence of the use of alcohol or “other… Read more
St. George takes a giant step in reducing its carbon footprint
ST. GEORGE – On April 9, the town of St. George and members of the Select Board, Conservation Commission and members of the public, including students from St. George's fourth and seventh grade, gathered at the transfer station to throw the switch on the town's new solar energy system.
Town Manager Tim Polky said the system will help power the town’s municipal buildings and save the town thousands of dollars, for at least 30 years. The life of the array is estimated at 30 to 40 years… Read more
Waldo County Criminal Docket, closed cases: Aggravated criminal mischief, unlawful sexual contact
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 27 - April 6.
Benjamin R. Young, 27, of Swanville, probation violation in Searsmont June 4, 2015, nine months in jail and probation revoked.
Ryan S. Hodgkin, 40, of Standish, negotiating a worthless instrument in Liberty June 12, 2015, $100 fine.
Emmy Jo Paquette, 35, of Swanville, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 16, 2015, probation partially revoked and… Read more
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 26 - April 6.
Belfast
David Onyons to One Hundred Four-A Northport Avenue Realty Trust and 104-A Northport Avenue Realty Trust.
Dominica M. and Jamie J. LaFountain to Jamie J. and Dominica M. LaFountain.
Leslie S. and Thomas R. Moore to Thomas R. and Leslie S Moore.
Leola Christina Scott Est. to… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 29 - April 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 15 (late entry)
Katherine Daggett, 19, of Belfast, was issued a summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor on Belmont Avenue.
March 20
Lynda J. Turner, 46, of Jackson, was issued a summons for operating an unregistered vehicle (30-150 days… Read more