Gouldsboro keeps its police dept.
GOULDSBORO — The Gouldsboro Police Department stays, voters decided Tuesday. Resident Becky Irwin filed a petition seeking to ask voters, “Shall the town vote to disband the Gouldsboro Police Department and contract with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for public ...
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Gouldsboro Police Log Week of June 27
GOULDSBORO — A 2002 Windstar van was reported stolen from a residence on Clinic Road ...
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Town “always felt like home” for Selectman Ben Astbury
For Sedgwick Selectman Ben Astbury, family roots run deep in this town bordering Eggemoggin Reach. He was 3 years old when his parents moved ...
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Bay of Fundy Marathon takes local runners across international lines
ELLSWORTH — Marathon runners often traverse entire cities, counties and even states to reach their ...
Acadia Fire boys’ teams make deep runs in Coastal Summer Challenge
BRUNSWICK — Playing in one of the summer’s biggest youth soccer tournaments, boys’ soccer players ...
EHS senior Burnett named Mr. Maine Baseball finalist
ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth pitcher Matt Burnett was selected last week as one of eight finalists ...
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Tiny house built for homeless veteran
CHERRYFIELD — Downeast Community Partners, along with the Maine Seacoast Mission, the CF Adams Foundation ...
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Seaside hideaway
DEER ISLE — “My husband and I are always looking for that next big thing,” ...
An American who tells the truth
BLUE HILL — Singer/social activist Reggie Harris, who is a storyteller who performs folk and ...
Nibbles: Four upcoming events for foodies
Authentic Chinese food Longevity noodles, Vietnamese herbed pho (rice noodle soup), Thai pineapple fried rice ...
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Outlier a modern racer drawing on tradition
BROOKLIN — Nineteenth century newspaper editor Horace Greely is credited with advising young men in ...
Lobster co-op, lobster town get working waterfront grants
STONINGTON — There’s good news from Augusta for two Downeast towns. Last week, the Land ...
Herring cuts another headache for lobstermen
ELLSWORTH — Maine lobstermen are catching it coming and going, but the “it” ain’t lobsters. ...
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The Mex celebrates 40 years
ELLSWORTH — The restaurant business is a notoriously difficult one, with thin profit margins and ...
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Ellsworth Adult Education holds graduation ceremony
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth High School auditorium was full last Monday evening with friends, family ...
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Blue Hill Hospital closes surgical unit
BLUE HILL — Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital will no longer provide surgical services, according ...