Waldo County, ME

BELFAST — The agenda for the upcoming Regional School Unit 71 school board meeting has been set. The meeting will be held Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. in the high school’s band room. Advanced registration for the meeting can be completed at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JUE35iOuSg6eQ_ep1qWriQ. AGENDA. I. CALL MEETING...

BELFAST, Maine — Many food pantries struggle with a lack of space to store goods and supplies. But now, thanks to the work of one food pantry, a number of them in Waldo County have access to two new freezer and refrigeration storage units. The Belfast Soup Kitchen received...

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine. Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Waldo County is offering a shooting sports workshop for ages 9–18 from 10 a.m.–noon June 18 at Maine Outdoor Sportsman, 144 Atlantic Highway, Northport. The Explore 4-H Shooting Sports workshop will introduce participants to the basics and principles of archery, including marksmanship,...

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 3-12. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 3. Meisha Rice, 40, of...

The Belfast Rotary Club still has opportunities for local businesses, individuals and agencies to sponsor activities at the August 2022 Belfast Harbor Fest. Accompanied by print, online, social media and signage publicity, they include sponsorship and presentation of the National Boatbuilding Challenge cash prizes, Harbor Fest’s live entertainment for adults and children, the Harbor Fest Classic Boat Show and a special charity auction. “Last year’s event was a huge success,” says Harbor Fest chairperson Duke Marston. “It attracted thousands of local residents and summer visitors, and provided its nearly 50 sponsors with the publicity and recognition that they richly deserved.”

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 6-12. Leonid Richter, 26, of Belfast, eluding an officer in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; reckless conduct in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; aggravated criminal mischief in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; operating under the influence in Belfast July 1, 2018, 364 days in jail with all but 100 days suspended, one year of probation, license suspended for three years, and $700 fine; driving to endanger in Belfast July 18, 2018, license suspended for 30 days and $575 fine; operating while license suspended or revoked in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; motor vehicle speeding 30+ mph over the speed limit in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed.

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine. Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.

A Winterport man is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from Waldo County homes. Maine State Police say Trooper Thomas Bureau was called to the Morgan Pitch Road in Brooks on May 5th for a reported burglary. The complainant told the Trooper that multiple items had been stolen, worth thousands of dollars. Some of the things that were missing included a snowblower, a generator, and a variety of electronics and tools. On May 9th, the same person called police again to report a nearby property that had been burglarized. In that case, a cookstove worth several thousand dollars was taken.

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine. Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.

BROOKS (WGME) -- Police say they found thousands of dollars in stolen property at a home in Waldo County. Police got a call last week from a resident in Brooks that they were burglarized and lost thousands of dollars worth of items, including a snow blower, generator, and electronics. Then...

AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2022 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony Thursday, May 12 in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol Building. Governor Janet Mills joined Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd, State Board of Education Chair Fern Desjardins, 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year Kelsey Stoyanova, and Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association Co-President Heather Whitaker to announce the new class of County Teachers of the Year.