Judge denies Poliquin’s challenge to ranked choice voting run-off
ELLSWORTH — A federal judge this morning rejected U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s lawsuit seeking to halt the ranked-choice run-off process that would designate the winner of the 2nd District congressional race. The results should be announced shortly after noon Thursday. ...
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Gouldsboro Police Log Week of Nov. 15
GOULDSBORO — On Nov. 8, officers from the Gouldsboro Police Department and the Winter Harbor ...
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Military members highlight Veterans Remembrance Road Race field
ELLSWORTH — Local veterans were among the many competitors at this year’s running of the ...
Local fall sports season concludes with championship events
ELLSWORTH — As the hours of sunlight have dwindled, so too has the number of ...
Former GSA star Schildroth to play at Woodstock Academy
BLUE HILL — After a brief stint in Florida, former George Stevens Academy boys’ basketball ...
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Red flag raised in county audit
ELLSWORTH — An audit of Hancock County’s 2017 books reported an “adverse” condition because the ...
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Deck the halls with Charlie Brown!
ELLSWORTH — An all-teen cast will kick off the holiday season and perform “A Charlie ...
Should we stay where we have family or move?
Adapted from a recent online discussion. Hello, Carolyn: My husband and I are at a ...
An autumn comfort dish
I love winter squash; moist, rich and hearty, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Native ...
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MMA hosts 10th annual Women on the Water Conference
CASTINE — It wasn’t that long ago that just about the only maritime jobs open ...
Four win lottery for new scallop licenses
DEER ISLE — Two Hancock County lobstermen are among the four lucky winners of a ...
Study says ocean oscillation changes reduced shellfish landings
BEALS — For years, Maine shellfish harvesters have been complaining that there are fewer softshell ...
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HOME director named to Statewide Homeless Council
ORLAND — Tracey Hair, executive director of HOME Inc. in Orland, was recently appointed to ...
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EHS students favor Moody in mock election
ELLSWORTH — Bucking the statewide trend, Republican Shawn Moody won the governor’s race in a ...
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ACA health coverage a mixed bag for Mainers
ELLSWORTH — It has been eight years since Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable ...