Blue Hill Hospital campaign launches
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital on Wednesday announced the launch of a $19-million capital campaign to fund the replacement of the existing hospital building and upgrade the Sussman Health Center.
Articles by: Jennifer Osborn
Jennifer Osborn
Reporter and columnist at The Ellsworth American
News Reporter Jennifer Osborn covers news and features on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington. She welcomes tips and story ideas. She also writes the Gone Shopping column. Email Jennifer with your suggestions at [email protected] or call 667-2576.
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Bucksport library reopens after year-long shutdown
Hours of operation are Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday noon-7 p.m.; Friday noon-5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Blue Hill roadwork expected to cause delays
Drivers: practice your patience downtown during the remainder of June and into July for state roadwork.
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East Blue Hill fire claims four acres
The campers did pour water on the campfire before retiring for the night Friday, but the fire had gone down into the ground and spread.
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Hancock County Sheriff’s Log Week of June 24
Hancock theft investigated ELLSWORTH — Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Mariza Gionfriddo is investigating a theft in Hancock that was reported June 17. “I spoke with the complainant, who was able to supply photographs of a suspect,” Gionfriddo said. Mental health issue A caretaker for an elderly dementia patient in Stonington June 17 advised police that …
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Bucksport Police Log Week of June 24
Stolen items returned BUCKSPORT – A Main Street business owner reported that someone had taken several items from her shop on June 17. Deputy Police Chief David Winchester said the items were returned without police involvement. Citizen assist Officer Kayla Brooks took a call that a 1-year-old child had been locked in a vehicle with …
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Maine State Police Log Week of June 24
Groceries stolen in Blue Hill ELLSWORTH — Maine State Police Trooper Owen Reed is investigating a complaint about a cart of groceries being stolen in Blue Hill Saturday. 911 hang-up Reed and Trooper Cliff Peterson checked on a 911 hang-up in Blue Hill June 14.
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Milbridge woman indicted on attempted murder charge
ELLSWORTH — A Hancock County grand jury has indicted a Milbridge woman on a charge of attempted murder in an alleged robbery and shooting at a Trenton residence on Dec. 20, 2020. The grand jury convened June 10. Sherry Smith, 49, also was indicted on charges of robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and two counts of …
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Sister Act
In 2016, the Leaches’ middle child, Brenda “Momo” Ledezma, started Momo’s Cheesecakes Bakery in Ellsworth, selling wedges and whole cakes of cherry, strawberry and other flavors out of her Outer Main Street garage on the honor system. Now she and her employees fill orders for 20 wholesale accounts, making between 80 and 100 cheesecakes daily.
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Surry “glampground” open for business
The glampground has 63 tents, some of which are staggered in an open field with a view of the bay. Other tents are nestled in the woods. There are also tiny canvas tents, called “hives,” for children.
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Staffing changes for Bucksport Police Department
Deputy Police Chief David Winchester said Brooks is the department’s first female full-time officer. There have been female reserve officers in the past who worked part time, he said.
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Bucksport Council honors local newspaper
“I think it’s safe to say it’s a labor of love,” said Lessard. “Love for their craft, love for the importance of the written word and most importantly love for Bucksport.”
