Belfast

Meetings held Tuesday mornings at Belfast’s Unitarian Universalist Church

BELFAST — Those in recovery face a tough and often perilous road en route to a life free from the chains of addiction, but some in Waldo County are getting support…

BELFAST — A Unity man was sentenced to four years in prison with all but nine months suspended in Waldo County Unified Court Jan.17 for a gross sexual assault…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 11-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 11…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 31 - Jan. 10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Dec. 31   Leonid Richter, 23, of Belfast, was…

BELFAST — With temperatures in the 40s, it was mild weather for the 50-plus brave souls who decided to participate in Belfast’s annual polar plunge, which takes…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 7-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Dec. 8

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 3-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Dec. 3

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 28 - Dec. 6. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Nov. 28

BELFAST — Despite temperatures in the teens, a sizeable crowd gathered by the waterfront to welcome Santa, who arrives at the event via boat, to Holiday on the Harbor. 

The event started…

BELFAST — Though Santa arrived at Holiday on the Harbor via boat, it was a horse-drawn carriage that escorted he and a lucky few to Belfast’s Boathouse, where festive activities were set up for…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Nov. 19-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Nov. 19…

Santa, Mrs. Claus receive firefighter escort to crowd in Post Office Square

BELFAST — There was a large turnout at Belfast’s annual tree lighting ceremony, which took place in Post Office Square Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 to roughly…

Proceeds from the event go towards Belfast Area High School’s Project Graduation

BELFAST — With the Christmas season upon us, many families have already erected the coniferous tree of their selection, but for those who haven’t, there is still…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 17-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Nov. 17

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 2-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Nov. 2

Call for protection of Mueller investigation into 2016 Russian election interference

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…

BELFAST — While the first trick-or-treaters could be spotted around 4 p.m. in Belfast, it wasn’t until an hour later that one popular street was completely inundated by trick-or-treaters in an…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 14 through Oct. 26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Oct. 14…

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…

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.…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 6-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Oct. 6…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 21 - 27.

Raymond Miner, 32, of Knox,…

Artists of all ages, abilities, even passersby welcome to participate

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…

130-foot yacht awaits work at Front Street Shipyard

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…

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…

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…

BELFAST — With temperatures in the high 60s and sunny skies, it was a picture perfect day on Belfast’s waterfront Sept. 9 for the 18th annual Wienerfest.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 25 - Sept. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Aug…

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.

Marks clairvoyant crustacean’s first time predicting an 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.

BELFAST — Belfast’s annual Cardboard Boat Challenge took over the waterfront Sunday morning, Aug. 19, as 15 handmade crafts tested both their seaworthiness and speed.

The challenge is part…

Reportedly had three children in the vehicle at time

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…

Building underway with help of Care-A-Vanners

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.

Eight people overdosed since Friday, including two fatalities

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…

BELFAST — The Maine Celtic Celebration drew hundreds to Belfast Common and Steamboat Landing Saturday, July 21, which was the first full day of the annual event.

There was a…

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.…

Reportedly still traveling at 75 mph before driving into living room

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…

In business (post retirement....)

BELFAST — A Pennsylvania couple made their debut at the 23rd annual Arts in the Park…

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…

Struck home so hard it broke foundation, driver hit with multiple charges

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.

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…