Abigail Curtis
Belfast Bureau
Woman allegedly on drugs drifts off road, strikes several parked cars in Winterport
WINTERPORT, Maine — A local woman was arrested Sunday night after she drove off the road in downtown Winterport and struck several parked cars, causing extensive damage, police say. Laurie A. Uhrin, 41, of Winterport admitted to being on two prescription drugs when she drifted off Main Street in a ...
Hours of testimony heard over bill that would allow property owners to sue if regulation cuts value of property
AUGUSTA, Maine — It seemed as if decades of simmering frustrations over Maine’s private property rights and environmental regulations came to a boil Tuesday afternoon during a public hearing on a controversial takings bill at the State House. Lawmakers on the Judiciary Committee heard hours of passionate testimony both in ...
Bill would allow Maine property owners to sue if regulation cuts value of property
AUGUSTA, Maine — Should Maine give landowners more recourse when state regulations affect what they can do with their property? Lawmakers expect many people to testify Tuesday at the State House in Augusta during a public hearing on LD 1810, “An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Committee To Review ...
Belfast doctor’s condition improving after being dragged, pinned by truck
BELFAST, Maine — A local doctor who was dragged and pinned by his truck nearly two weeks ago has been upgraded to fair condition at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Harry Richter, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, initially had been listed ...
Accused rapist among Waldo County indictments
BELFAST, Maine — A woman who allegedly helped steal about $100,000 worth of jewelry and goods in the course of a five-month crime spree and a man accused of breaking into a Belfast home and raping a young woman who lived there are among the 36 people indicted this week ...
Pets perish in Belfast home fire
BELFAST, Maine — A dog and cat perished Friday afternoon but no people were hurt in a fire that demolished a home on West Waldo Road. When firefighters arrived at the shingled two-story home at about 3 p.m., flames were coming out the windows, officials said. “Smoke was coming out ...
After brief campaign, Margaret Chase Smith added to list of influential American women
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — A Facebook campaign to get Margaret Chase Smith included on a list of influential American women proved successful this week when the pioneering politician was given her due. David Richards, interim director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan, was disappointed when he learned recently that ...
Belfast police warn against ‘grandparent scam’
BELFAST, Maine — Police are urging area seniors to beware of a “ grandparent scam,” which almost cost a local woman thousands recently. In this telephone scam, elderly people receive a call purportedly from their grandchildren who are in trouble in a foreign country, according to Detective Sgt. Bryan Cunningham ...
Belfast tries to woo landowners instead of using eminent domain to build rail trail
BELFAST, Maine — Landowners who will be affected by the city’s proposed rail trail along the Passagassawakeag River asked questions and spoke their minds Wednesday night during a meeting held at Belfast City Hall. The question-and-answer session was part of city officials’ continued efforts to persuade the people who own ...
Morrill family that escaped fire under investigation for allegations of animal neglect
MORRILL, Maine — A Morrill family that escaped a trailer fire at the end of December is under investigation by the state after officials received allegations of animal neglect. Several pets were killed in the fire, but family members, who have since moved into a new trailer with at least ...
AG says police justified in use of deadly force, veteran who was shot disagrees
BELFAST, Maine — A Belfast police officer was justified in using deadly force when he shot and seriously wounded a man in an armed confrontation last summer, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Maine Attorney General’s Office. But Benjamin Thompson, 26, of Swanville, a U.S. Marine veteran who ...
Mystery Valentine’s Day cards make Belfast residents smile
BELFAST, Maine — Love was in the air, or at least taped to the signposts. On Tuesday morning, Belfast residents woke up to find the city decorated for the heart-felt holiday, with intricate and colorful Valentine’s Day cards posted around the center of the city. No one seemed to know ...
Energy efficiency program saving homes $900 per year in energy costs
UNITY, Maine — Thanks to a hefty federal grant, almost 50 households in Unity have been able to get energy audits and also have $500 worth of weatherization work done on their homes. The participants include Darcy Milliard, whose 1820 colonial has felt a lot warmer and less drafty since ...
Frankfort man to be sentenced for crash that severely injured woman
BELFAST, Maine — A man involved in a head-on crash on Route 1A last March that caused serious injuries to a woman has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the accident and will be sentenced in March. William Hinkle Jr., 35, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty last week to aggravated driving ...
State-of-the-art sheriff’s office and EMA building open
BELFAST, Maine — Waldo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were all smiles Friday morning as they escorted open house visitors through the new office building they moved into last month. The 10,750-square-foot structure in many ways is the polar opposite of the 200-year-old house next door on Congress Street that has ...
Community rallies for Palermo veteran who lost legs in crash
PALERMO, Maine — Two years ago, Jeremy Gilley was rappelling out of helicopters in Iraq, where he served as a U.S. Army specialist with airborne special forces. The 27-year-old Gilley, a Palermo native who graduated from Erskine Academy in South China, made it home to Maine safely. But just before ...
POLICE BEAT
Man charged after allegedly assaulting wife, 7-year-old stepdaughter
FREEDOM, Maine — A man was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic violence assault this week after allegedly attacking both his wife and 7-year-old stepdaughter. Jarred Regimbal, 24, of Freedom is accused of punching his wife and kicking her in the face Tuesday afternoon during an argument, according ...
Doctor in serious condition after getting dragged and pinned by truck
BELFAST, Maine — A doctor who was dragged and pinned by his truck Thursday afternoon was listed in serious condition Friday at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Harry Richter, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, was taken to Bangor by LifeFlight helicopter ...
Frankfort starts exploring secession from school district
FRANKFORT, Maine — In a sometimes-emotional meeting Wednesday night, residents began wrestling with the tough decision of whether the town wants to secede from its school district and join Hampden-based MSAD 22 to the north. “Bad idea,” Vern Nickerson, a bus driver for the town’s current district, RSU 20, summed ...
Morrill man arrested after flipping the bird at ex-girlfriend
BELFAST, Maine — Police arrested a man after he made an obscene gesture at his ex-girlfriend Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Belfast drugstore. Craig Sullivan, 22, of Morril, allegedly extended his middle finger, or flipped the bird, at the woman at about 1 p.m. outside the Walgreens ...
Rosa Scarcelli suing stepfather for not firing her mother
Man shot in Hermon home invasion arrested for second time Friday, released Tuesday
Bangor police looking for Florida firefighter
Scarborough boy, 11, rocking open mike nights at Lewiston restaurant
What’s more important — presidential or party preference?
Toilet-papering spree in Bangor neighborhoods a result of high school swimmers’ success
No. 8 Houlton stuns No. 1 Orono, will face Stearns in semifinal
Cianbro has 150 job openings
Gambling board approves Maine’s first casino: Hollywood Slots becomes Hollywood Casino Bangor
Maple syrup producers concerned about mild winter
Maine inspires chefs and foodies nationwide
Photos of Mainers who served in Vietnam War needed for national center
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