Following are petitions for bankruptcy filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Bangor:

Steven W. Balas, associate broker, and Susie A. Balas, teacher, one dependent, Madison: assets, $299,590; debts, $390,145.

Kelly J. Richards, dba Tangles Salon, formerly Kelly St. Louis, self-employed, two dependents, Machias: assets, $14,357.50; debts, $55,983.57.

Gerry D. Cameron, custodian, and Janice Cameron, cosmetologist, Chelsea: assets, $38,253.52; debts, $67,677.82.

Scott O. Wood, machine operator, two dependents, Chapman: assets, $74,970; debts, $75,765.

James E. Parent II, mason, and Diane A. Parent, bus driver, four dependents, Hampden: assets, $133,805.33; debts, $136,534.48.

Walter E. Ward Jr., retired, and Karlene E. Ward, unemployed, one dependent, Fayette: assets, $50,140; debts, $160,561.

Robert Harry Deschesne, delivery driver-yard help, one dependent, Presque Isle: assets, $7,340; debts, $75,635.

Elizabeth A. Rollins, formerly Elizabeth DeLaite, disabled, three dependents, Drew Plantation: assets, $81,346.24; debts, $86,296.95.

Gerald T. Rich Jr., dba G.T. Rich Contractor, laborer, Frankfort: assets, $7,025; debts, $77,604.31.

Stephen W. Johnson, unemployed, no dependents, Island Falls: assets, $115,875; debts, $121,835.49.