Gravel pit application moves forward
Planning Board members have unanimously found complete a preliminary application submitted on behalf of E. Skip Grindle & Sons Inc. to dig a gravel pit on North Street.
Articles by: Anne Berleant
Anne Berleant
Reporter at The Ellsworth American
News Reporter Anne Berleant covers news and features in Ellsworth, Mariaville, Otis, Amherst, Aurora, Great Pond and Osborn. When not reporting, find her hiking local trails, reading or watching professional tennis. Email her at [email protected]
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New downtown businesses springing up
After a long pandemic winter, spring is inching its way into Ellsworth’s downtown streets. Flowers may not yet be blooming apart from inside The Bud Connection, but merchants are betting on a booming business climate as Memorial Day nears.
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Draft school budget reflects growing needs
While the budget may pass with an increase, the portion of it supported by local revenues from property tax appears nearly 1 percent down because of an increase in projected state subsidies.
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School Board approves in-person learning plan
“The majority of staff understand, though they may not like it,” middle school Principal Erica Gabbianelli said. While acknowledging that “eliminating the hybrid may be hard on families,” she said teachers “can handle full-time remote and in-person, but not all three.”
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Shying from limelight, Ehrlenbach still shines
“I cannot think of a more deserving individual for this award,” said Ellsworth City Manager Glenn Moshier, who also acts as police chief. “I have worked with Fred for close to 20 years in his role as a reserve officer for the Ellsworth Police Department and have benefited greatly from his leadership, professionalism and friendship.”
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Ellsworth Police
Vandals target auto dealership ELLSWORTH — Darling’s Auto Mall reported several new vehicles being damaged by vandals and is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved. The incident at the Kingsland Crossing dealership occurred late on March 26 or early on March 27. Information should be reported …
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Capt. Bobby Dorr wins statewide community service award
Bobby Dorr, a 12-year veteran of the Ellsworth Fire Department, was named winner of the 2021 Captain Joel Barnes Community Service Award. The award honors Barnes, a Berwick firefighter who died in the line of duty in 2019 after saving a fellow firefighter.
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City plans restructuring of Finance Department
“Our current Finance Department is understaffed and needs some restructuring to ensure we provide the highest quality of service to the community,” said City Manager Glenn Moshier. “Until we see what type of applicants we get for these positions, we will not know the exact direction we are going to take.”
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Positive COVID-19 case turns EHS fully remote through April 2
A positive COVID-19 test result from a person associated with Ellsworth High School was confirmed on Mar. 30, Superintendent Dan Higgins notified staff and parents. The school is now on a fully remote schedule through Friday, April 2.
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City Council responds to Green Plan presentation
The plan includes 183 recommendations, but the city would not be responsible for most, she noted. Green Ellsworth raised $200,000 to support the plan, said Frenchman Bay Conservancy Executive Director Aaron Dority.
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KidsPeace raises no objections to North Street gravel pit
In a letter from KidsPeace Operations Supervisor Dale Cook, Cook stated that KidsPeace had no concerns that the noise and truck traffic associated with mining extraction would be an issue for students.
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Ellsworth unveils full-time in-person learning plan
For high school students, full time in-person instruction will begin April 26, following April vacation. However, students may still opt for the hybrid or fully remote option.
