Sailmaker Kurt Lietz Opens New Sail Loft

Marie Underwood said it's important to document many eras in the town's history, and the latest undertaking of the Searsport Historic Preservation Committee will help locals and visitors learn more about homes throughout the community. Underwood, who is a member of the historic preservation committee, said the idea is to provide homeowners with a new way to honor their dwellings by sponsoring historic markers ...

After serving the town as its interim fire chief since last summer, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Andy Webster as the town's official fire chief Tuesday night, May 7. "I believe he's been our temporary chief since the middle of summer last year, and I think it's time we make a decision," said Selectman Dick Desmarais. Board Chairman Aaron Fethke asked Town Manager James Gillway whether he ...

Brandon "The Cannon" Berry is off to a good start in his fledgling career as a professional boxer. Berry notched his first win as a pro Saturday night, May 11, at Skowhegan High School when he defeated his opponent, "Bad" Billy Jones, scoring a technical knockout win 2:09 into the fourth round of the fight. Wyman's Boxing Club owner and former amateur boxer Ken "Skeet" Wyman, who has coached Berry at his Stockton ...

The Waldo County Grand Jury rose Thursday, May 16, and handed up the following indictments: Victor M. Amaro, 31 of Belfast, domestic violence assault, criminal mischief, refusing to submit to arrest. Joshua N. Ames, 27 of Pittsfield, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking. Leslie R. Bates, 50 of Unity, aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation, criminal operating under the influence, violating ...

The federal Environmental Protection Agency selected the city of Belfast to receive a $200,000 community-wide assessment grant. The grant is funded through the agency's Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan and Cleanup (ARC) grants, and is given to communities to help with assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties. The $200,000 grant is a part of a larger, $12 million pool awarded to communities and ...

Marie Underwood said it's important to document many eras in the town's history, and the latest undertaking of the Searsport Historic Preservation Committee will help locals and visitors learn more about homes throughout the community. Underwood, who is a member of the historic preservation committee, said the idea is to provide homeowners with a new way to honor their dwellings by sponsoring historic markers ...

After serving the town as its interim fire chief since last summer, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Andy Webster as the town's official fire chief Tuesday night, May 7. "I believe he's been our temporary chief since the middle of summer last year, and I think it's time we make a decision," said Selectman Dick Desmarais. Board Chairman Aaron Fethke asked Town Manager James Gillway whether he ...

Brandon "The Cannon" Berry is off to a good start in his fledgling career as a professional boxer. Berry notched his first win as a pro Saturday night, May 11, at Skowhegan High School when he defeated his opponent, "Bad" Billy Jones, scoring a technical knockout win 2:09 into the fourth round of the fight. Wyman's Boxing Club owner and former amateur boxer Ken "Skeet" Wyman, who has coached Berry at his Stockton ...

The Waldo County Grand Jury rose Thursday, May 16, and handed up the following indictments: Victor M. Amaro, 31 of Belfast, domestic violence assault, criminal mischief, refusing to submit to arrest. Joshua N. Ames, 27 of Pittsfield, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking. Leslie R. Bates, 50 of Unity, aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation, criminal operating under the influence, violating ...

The federal Environmental Protection Agency selected the city of Belfast to receive a $200,000 community-wide assessment grant. The grant is funded through the agency's Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan and Cleanup (ARC) grants, and is given to communities to help with assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties. The $200,000 grant is a part of a larger, $12 million pool awarded to communities and ...

Superintendent Don Striker has determined that due to the deterioration of the snowpack, there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve on both sides of the Alaska Range. All park lands that were open for snowmobile use are now closed for the season.

Fire management staff are planning to burn debris consisting of trees and brush at Toklat.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to upgrade the utility systems in the headquarters area of Denali National Park and Preserve.

The National Park Service (NPS) is considering actions to establish or upgrade telecommunications systems at several locations in Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) and to locate new weather stations in the park.

Lengthening days, milder overnight temperatures, sightings of migrant bird species, and the arrival of summer employees are all signs that the seasonal facilities and services that enhance the park experience for Denali National Park and Preserve visitors will open soon.