Bucksport Fire Chief Craig Bowden announces retirement
BUCKSPORT — About 39 years ago, a new high school graduate stopped his vehicle on a roadside to help the Fire Department put out a grass fire. “One of the guys said something about joining and I did, and that’s ...
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Ellsworth teen charged with solicitation to commit murder
ELLSWORTH — Authorities have identified the 14-year-old Ellsworth boy charged earlier this month with solicitation ...
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Town Manager Fisher helping lead Deer Isle forward
Born and raised in Arlington, Va., Deer Isle Town Manager James Fisher is “related to a lot of families in the area,” including the ...
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Beyond the stands: When unruly fans cross the line
ORONO — Shane Lowell was just supposed to coach basketball when he traveled to Orono ...
DEFY boys’ team takes runner-up honors as Great Harbor Shootout draws 83 teams
MOUNT DESERT — Eighty-three teams traveled to the Mount Desert Island and Ellsworth areas this ...
Hancock County wrestlers earn All-PVC honors
ELLSWORTH — Ten local wrestlers received All-Penobscot Valley Conference honors Monday. Bucksport’s David Gross and ...
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Steve Lane, 67, was “a teacher of life”
SULLIVAN — Quite a number of people have stories to tell about Steve Lane, a ...
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We’re off to see the wizard at The Grand!
ELLSWORTH — Emma Campbell, who delivered a lively and polished performance at age 11 as ...
Chef treasures freedom to create lavish soups, sandwiches
ELLSWORTH — It wasn’t long ago that empty storefronts dotted Main Street and downtown dining ...
His moralistic mom thinks they’re living in sin
Dear Carolyn: I have a great boyfriend whom I’ve been with for several years, and ...
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Who’s the best? Gulf of Maine Council wants to know
ELLSWORTH — The Gulf of Maine Council is looking for nominees for the 2019 edition ...
Nordic Aquafarms sets public information meeting
BELFAST — As it moves forward with its plan to build a land-based salmon farm ...
Elver fishing season opens on Friday
ELLSWORTH — While cold water temperatures may be discouraging elvers from making their way from ...
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Getting acquainted in Castine
CASTINE — Community members braved the mud and potholes to join the Blue Hill Peninsula ...
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Steve Lane, 67, was “a teacher of life”
SULLIVAN — Quite a number of people have stories to tell about Steve Lane, a ...
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Hospice Volunteers training scheduled
ELLSWORTH — Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County is offering a new training class for those ...