Mystical Irish landscape explored in children’s book August 17, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Arts & living, Lifestyle Book review “Kathryn, the rhythm of the natural world changes with the seasons, with morning dew and evening shadows, with rain, wind, hail and snow, sunrise and sunset, starlight and moonlight,” writes Penobscot author Bundy Boit in her latest children’s book. “Letter by Fairy Post” is written as a letter to Boit’s granddaughter, who as …
Ellsworth American being sold to Maine media entrepreneur Reade Brower July 25, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on News ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth American is embarking on the next chapter of its 167-year history under new ownership. Alan Baker, owner of The American and its sister paper, the Mount Desert Islander, announced Wednesday that he has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the two newspapers with Maine media entrepreneur Reade Brower of …
Firefighters fill in for deployed dad July 11, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on News ELLSWORTH — Three-year-old Zoe Isherwood is missing her dad. Her father, Ellsworth firefighter and Air Force Sgt. Tyler Isherwood, deployed to the Middle East a month ago. “My daughter has been having a hard time with the adjustment of not having her daddy around,” reports Zoe’s mom, Zelli. “She started preschool recently and on her …
Hammond Lumber purchases EBS June 27, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Breaking News, Business, News ELLSWORTH — Hammond Lumber Co. announced Wednesday that it had purchased EBS Building Supplies, which employs more 300 people across its 10 locations in Hancock, Washington and Knox counties. The announcement was made at the Ellsworth store. EBS also has locations in Bar Harbor, Belfast, Blue Hill, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Cherryfield, Machias and Rockland. Hammond, …
State suspends former Blue Hill doctor’s license June 15, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Breaking News, Health, News ELLSWORTH — The state Board of Licensure in Medicine has suspended the license of Dr. Brandt Rice following allegations that he wrote fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of pain pills. As of June 12, Rice’s Maine medical license was suspended for 30 days pending an adjudicatory hearing. According to state records, Rice has been practicing in …
Luchini defeats Schwartz in District 7 Democratic primary June 13, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — Veteran state lawmaker Louie Luchini defeated challenger Ian Schwartz in Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Senate District 7. With 26 of the district’s 27 municipalities reporting, voters favored Luchini more than 2-to-1. Luchini received 3,377 votes to Schwartz’s 1,563. Luchini has served four terms (the limit) in the Maine House representing District 132 (Ellsworth …
Bucksport student artwork hits the streets June 6, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Arts & living, Lifestyle BUCKSPORT — Museums typically frown on visitors touching the art. Dare to sit on it and you’ll find yourself escorted to the nearest exit — possibly in handcuffs. But a group of Bucksport Middle School artists have taken a more accessible approach. They’ve transformed castoff lawn furniture into canvases for some of the world’s great …
Book review: “Baby Bear” delights June 2, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Arts & living, Lifestyle Baby Black Bear is NOT going to sleep, no matter what his parents say. Remind you of anyone? The impish little cub featured in the children’s book “Baby Bear’s Not Hibernating” (Down East Books, $16.95) is convinced he does not need to hunker down for the winter. His father decides this is a lesson Baby …
Ellsworth couple welcome “rainbow baby” May 9, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on News ELLSWORTH — Kassie Warren’s rainbow touched down in a snowstorm March 14. Mitchell Ryan Paul Warren arrived via c-section at 12:44 p.m. For Mitchell’s parents, he was more than a miraculous new life: He was their rainbow baby — the child that comes after a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The Warrens’ first child, daughter …
Conservation groups to purchase 17,881 acres May 2, 2018 by Cyndi Wood on Breaking News, Environment, News ELLSWORTH — Vast swaths of forestland in Hancock and Washington counties will be conserved for public use under a partnership between multiple agencies. The Conservation Fund on Tuesday purchased 17,881 acres from Winn-based H.C. Haynes Inc. The goal is “to protect wildlife habitat, ensure future recreational access and support the economies of nearby coastal communities,” …
