Articles by Walter Griffin
Museum director recounts Belfast’s role in Civil War
BELFAST, Maine — For its final presentation of the year, the Belfast Museum and Historical Society focused on “Belfast During the Civil War,” in advance of Veterans Day. Approximately 100 residents filled the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library as museum director Megan Pinette described the city’s reaction to ...
Watch repairman keeps business ticking
CAMDEN, Maine — The Watch Repair Center always has had a reputation for detailed craftsmanship and customer service, and Errol and Michelle Stewart intend to keep it that way. The Stewarts took over the shop at Knox Mill after the death of their friend and center founder Peter Theriault this ...
Co-op marks anniversary
By Walter Griffin Special to the Midcoast Beacon BELFAST — The Belfast Co-op celebrated its 35th year providing the community with healthy, locally raised and crafted products recently with its annual Customer Appreciation Day. Hundreds of residents jammed the downtown and filled the store’s parking lot to listen to a ...
Teen’s sea adventure retraced routes of Columbus
ROCKLAND — Dick Spear will never forget his first time high in the rigging of a sailing ship crossing the Atlantic. He was the lone teenager in a crew of experienced old salts taking the 142-foot barkentine Capitana on a historic retracing of the ocean journeys of Christopher Columbus under ...
Man accused of shooting wife over muffler dispute pleads not guilty
The Brooks man authorities say shot and killed his wife after she nagged him about the cost of a new muffler entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment in Waldo County …
No jail for woman who killed husband
BELFAST, Maine — To the cheers of her family and supporters, Amber Cummings walked away Thursday from Waldo County Superior Court with a suspended sentence for the shooting death of her …
Sentencing today in Belfast slaying
BELFAST, Maine — Medical experts are scheduled to testify in support of Amber Cummings when she is sentenced today for the shooting death of her husband.
Habitual driving offender arrested
BELFAST, Maine — A city woman who has a history of driving while her license is under suspension was arrested Tuesday after allegedly driving from her home to the Belfast Co-op.
Lynne Rayburn, …
Venue moved in manslaughter case
BELFAST, Maine — Citing extensive pretrial publicity, Medway businessman James B. Lee has had his vehicular manslaughter case moved to Kennebec County.
Lee, 44, was granted a change of venue …
Jury to be selected in child porn trial
BELFAST, Maine — Jury selection will begin next week in the trial of a former Mount View Junior High School teacher accused of viewing child pornography on school and personal computers.
Michael …
Stockton Springs man charged with gross sexual assault
BELFAST, Maine — A Stockton Springs man has been charged with gross sexual assault on allegations he forced himself on a young woman as she slept. Steve Watson, 52, of Mt. View Lane was arrested Friday by Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Ben Seekins. He was taken to the Waldo County ...
Drug bust in Belfast nets marijuana, pills, cocaine
BELFAST, Maine — A local woman released on bail after a drug arrest Wednesday was back in jail a few hours later on more drug charges.
New Year’s Bonfire
Belfast City Councilor Michael Hurley and his team of volunteers were at the city’s waterfront Thursday afternoon building the bonfire for last night’s 13th annual New Year’s By the Bay …
Belfast woman arrested twice on drug charges
BELFAST, Maine — A local woman released on bail following a drug arrest Wednesday was back in jail a few hours later on more drug charges. Danielle White, 37, of Cold Brook Road was charged with violation of conditions of release, possession of a useable amount of marijuana and possession ...
LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’
Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned
Anonymous investor puts $3 million into MOOMilk
Rep. Diane Russell’s fool’s errand
The scramble to fill the 2nd District seat if Mike Michaud runs for governor
How the omnibus energy bill will benefit Maine
Governor Veto
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Decorated Howland war hero Samuel Deeds finalist for NASCAR honor
Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school
New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance
Get all dressed up for the season’s salad days
Advice on Planting Warm-season Vegetable Crops
Dandelion Greens with Balsamic Vinegar