Otis weighs wind farm ban
OTIS — Wind turbines? Not in our backyard. That was the message from the Otis Planning Board on April 4, when members voted 3-2 to adopt a new wind turbine ordinance aimed at blocking commercial wind development in the town. ...
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Stonington man sentenced for failure to pay taxes
ELLSWORTH — A Stonington man was ordered to pay $51,604 in restitution and placed on ...
Our Town All posts
It was baptism by fire for Town Manager Sherri Cox
Sherri Cox serves Gouldsboro as both town manager and town clerk, reporting to the town’s five selectmen. Originally from Harrington, Cox graduated from Narraguagus ...
Next Our Town Profile: Gouldsboro April 18
Sports All posts
Locals compete in Boston Marathon
ELLSWORTH — Local runners were among the many competitors in Monday’s 123rd running of the ...
Trenton’s Shelton wins women’s singles title again at Angell Open
TRENTON — Elvi Shelton continued her dominance of the Angell Open over the weekend with ...
Bucksport honors former baseball standout with “For the Love of the Game” play day
BUCKSPORT — For Andy Wentworth, there’s no limit to how far the Bucksport High School ...
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Commissioners discuss possible RCC expansion
ELLSWORTH — As Hancock County’s population grows, so does the volume of 911 calls at ...
Lifestyle All posts
Graphic book captures caring for loved one in dying days
BAR HARBOR — During the months her ex-husband was dying of cancer in her living ...
How to keep dealing with one tragedy after another
Hi, Carolyn: This has just been a crappy year and I’m really tired of it. ...
Usher in season with asparagus soup
Asparagus was brought to America by European settlers sometime in the 18th century. Abigail Adams, ...
Waterfront All posts
Look out, Charlie, a new tuna boat is on your trail
MOUNT DESERT — Although Maine’s boatbuilding industry doesn’t slow much during the winter, and a ...
Will Welles Wins J/24 North Americans
ELLSWORTH — Time flies when you’re having fun, or even when you’re just thinking about ...
Elver landings reflect still chilly waters
ELLSWORTH — Spring is here and, at least in some sheltered spots, the daffodils are ...
Business All posts
Jackson Lab to hire 300 new employees
ELLSWORTH — The Jackson Laboratory has increased its minimum wage to $15.75 an hour and ...
Education All posts
Hancock ed tech honored for half-century of service
HANCOCK — Lillian Lounder was adamant that a ceremony honoring her for 50 years of ...
Health All posts
Machias dental clinic attracts clients from as far as Bangor, Canada
MACHIAS — This year, several people crossed the border from Canada to take advantage of ...