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 March 18-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 18
April Pickering, 34, of Morill, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Searsport Ave.
March 19
Thomas Tucker, 39, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on Northport Ave.
March 22
A Belfast minor was issued a summons for… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 20 - March 25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 20
Travis L. King, 42, of Bucksport, was issued a summons for unlawful possession of a schedule W drug on Homestead Way in Frankfort.
James A. Maynard, 30, of Glenburn, was arrested for operating… Read more
Waldo County closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 12-18.
Nicholas A. Parker, 33, of Belmont, operating under the influence in Waldo Jan. 1, 2019, seven days in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $500 fine; violating a condition of release in Frankfort June 22, 2019, seven days in jail.
Joshua M. Perry, 39, of Prospect, theft by… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 12-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 12
Kean M. Ripley, 57, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an inspection sticker violation on Perkins Road.
March 13
Jacob A. Levangie-Thompson, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph zone on Poors Mill Road.
Silas A. Roberts, 25, of Belfast, was issued a summons for… Read more
Waldo County closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 5-11.
Elizabeth A. Dumais, 65, of Burnham, disorderly conduct (offensive words/gestures) in Burnham June 29, 2019, 48 hours in jail; reckless conduct in Burnham June 29, 2019, dismissed.
Benjamin Thompson, 36, of Jackson, operating under the influence in Belfast Aug. 4, 2019, license suspended for 150 days and $500 fine; operating under the influence in Belfast Aug. 4, 2019, dismissed operating a… Read more
Belfast City Council meeting topics to include noise ordinance amendments, Climate Committee Report
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting today, March 16, at 7 p.m.
Topics of discussion for the meeting include an update from the… Read more
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 4
Erik M. Ludwig, 32, of Searsmont, was issued a summons for driving to endanger on Muzzy Ridge Road in Searsmont.
March 9
Olivia E. Carpentier, 25, of Belfast, was arrested for two counts of violation of conditions of… Read more
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt
March 5
Jennifer L. Patterson, 49, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Belmont Ave.
Nichole R. Dyer, 29, of Brooks, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street.
Waldo County deed transfers
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 19-28.
Belfast
S. Knapp Laverne Sr. and Carol J. Knapp to Stephen Knapp Laverne Jr. and Patricia Lynn Hooper.
Anne Hormel to Paul Naron.
Alice M. King to Andrew K. Gommo.
Phillip P. & Charlotte F. Damon Living Trust to Bruce F. Damon.
Bruce F. Damon to Bruce F. Damon & A. Sharon Huking Living Trust.
James F. O’… Read more
Waldo County closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 26 - March 4.
Nadia Carter, 28, of Boothbay Harbor, probation violation in Unity Oct. 6, 2019, probation continued and no sentence imposed.
Allen D. Henry, 46, of Bangor, operating under the influence in Winterport Dec. 23, 2019, 48 hours in jail, license suspended for 150 days, and $800 fine; operating a vehicle without a license (beyond condition/restriction) in Winterport Dec. 23, 2019, 48 hours… Read more