ELLSWORTH — Duke and Trouble have to work for their supper. At about 1,600 and 1,400 pounds, respectively, it takes a lot to fill up this powerhouse duo of Belgian draft horses. To save money on the hay that supplements their grain diets, owner Dustin Tracy started harvesting his own with a horse-drawn mower five …
CASTINE — As of Wednesday morning, Maine Maritime Academy had reported four individuals (out of 1,400 tested) had tested positive for COVID-19 as part of the college’s fall entry testing. Three cases are active, according to the MMA website. On Monday, MMA President William Brennan issued a letter advising the school community that “two students …
HANCOCK – A Mud Creek Road home was heavily damaged Friday night after a fire that started in the garage spread into the adjacent home. The fire was reported at 6:16 p.m. Friday after a passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the garage at 182 Mud Creek Road, according to Hancock Fire Department Chief …
ELLSWORTH — It will look a bit different this year, but there will still be an Autumn Gold festival in Ellsworth. The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce will continue its 35-year tradition of celebrating the fall season with a decorating contest, boat rides, a craft fair, deals, a raffle, the Jumbo Jackpot and more. Autumn …
ELLSWORTH — A Charleston man was arrested Saturday after allegedly brandishing a firearm and attacking a vehicle during an altercation at a Sullivan quarry. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded Aug. 22 to Quarry Road after receiving a complaint of a man with a firearm. “People began to flee after seeing the male subject display …
ELLSWORTH — Troopers arrested a Sullivan woman on Aug. 17 after investigating a hit-and-run crash in Sullivan. Julie Nevells, 46, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Arrests On Saturday, Trooper Dana Austin stopped a motor vehicle for a suspected traffic violation on Route …
CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s training ship, State of Maine, will return to Castine mid-afternoon on Friday, July 31, to conclude a month-long training exercise, MMA President William Brennan announced this week. The ship is returning from Searsport, where it has been anchored since departing its homeport July 10. The ship relocated after some Castine …
TRENTON — The Stanley auto dealership brand is growing with owner Mark Politte’s purchase of Dutch Chevrolet Buick in Belfast. Greg Dutch, former owner of the Belfast dealership, will continue there in the role of comptroller overseeing financial operations. “I insisted Greg remain in a leadership role to help guide the transition and protect that …
SURRY — Today, Surry’s shoreline is picturesque and largely residential, but in the 1800s it bustled with activity. Many Surry men earned a living as ship captains or crewmen, fishermen or shipbuilders. Over 70 vessels were built at Surry’s three shipyards. Local timber harvesters and farmers relied on sailing ships to deliver their goods to …
ELLSWORTH – Neither business nor the traditional public fireworks displays were booming this Fourth of July. While traffic to the area did pick up and plenty of out-of-state plates were spotted, the holiday weekend was subdued compared to years past, says Gretchen Wilson, executive director of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. Locals were “kind …
STONINGTON — The show must go on – outdoors. The Stonington Opera House has been closed since late March due to the pandemic, but the crew at Opera House Arts has come up with a new way to entertain and draw the community together. Beginning, next Friday, July 10, the nonprofit performing arts organization will …
ELLSWORTH — If there is one good thing to say about browntail caterpillar season, it’s that it is wrapping up. As far as enemies go, this foe is unassuming. But don’t be fooled by its small, fluffy appearance. The caterpillar’s hairs can cause a fierce itch when they land on skin. “It’s awful — the …
