Sheriff makes another pitch for school resource officers September 20, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on News ELLSWORTH — Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane has proposed two school resource officers in his 2019 budget, which was presented during a budget workshop the Hancock County Commissioners held Sept. 13. However, Chairman Antonio Blasi immediately read a statement that he would not support “the revenues or expenditures” of a school resource officer because he …
Gardener’s journey began at age 13 September 20, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Home & garden, Lifestyle BROOKLIN — At the seasonal Brooklin residence where Annie Smith works as estate gardener, she grows sky-high sunflowers and lush, oversized blooms in tidy rows. Dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, lilies, foxgloves, bachelor buttons, sweet peas — both annual and an unscented perennial variety — are just a few of the flowers found. “I think this is …
Woman, 20, pleads to lesser charges in murder case September 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts ELLSWORTH — A co-defendant in the murder of a New Gloucester grandmother pleaded guilty today to lesser charges with an understanding that her murder charge will be dropped after she testifies against her co-defendant, according to her defense attorney Jeff Toothaker of Ellsworth. The dead woman, Sally Shaw, was 55 and had worked as a …
Hancock County Sheriff’s Log Week of Sept. 20 September 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A Fletchers Landing woman, 71, reported the theft of a “large medical marijuana plant” on Saturday, Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Campbell reported. Also missing are a “large amount of medical marijuana buds from four other plants, the deputy said. Youth problems A Stonington woman called police Saturday to report that her 10-year-old …
Bucksport Police Log Week of Sept. 20 September 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Cops & Courts, News BUCKSPORT — A traffic violation led to the arrest of a motorist on Route 1 Sunday, according to police. Sgt. David Winchester arrested Meredith Greene, 39, of Bucksport on two Waldo County warrants. Winchester summoned Greene on charges of operating after suspension and bail violation. More arrests Officer Chris Woodman arrested James Caudle, 47, of …
Cherryfield murder suspect scheduled to enter plea September 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A co-defendant in the killing of Sally Shaw in Cherryfield in July 2017 was scheduled to enter a plea Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Washington County Superior Court. Quaneysha Greeley, 20, of Lewiston is represented by Ellsworth attorney Jeff Toothaker. The Maine attorney general indicted Greeley and her co-defendant, Carine “Terror” Reeves, 37, of …
Numbers solid for new seasonal air carrier September 17, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on News TRENTON — Florida-based Silver Airways’ first summer as the seasonal air carrier for the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport was a success, according to Airport Manager Brad Madeira. Silver Airways replaced PenAir effective July 1. The airline, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, ran twice daily flights from Bar Harbor to Boston. “In July, Silver Airways reported carrying …
Referendum set for Bucksport Middle School floor project September 17, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Education, News BUCKSPORT — Regional School Unit 25 (RSU 25) voters on Nov. 6 will be asked to approve borrowing money to replace the Bucksport Middle School gymnasium floor, which has moisture issues. “The original construction didn’t account for the amount of water that goes under the building,” said Superintendent Jim Boothby. Boothby discussed the issue with …
Text messages from suspect cited in probe of dog’s slaying September 12, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — The death of a kidnapped dog, whose body washed up on the shore of the Hancock County district attorney, has captured the attention of Mainers, especially dog lovers. Franky, a 30-pound Boston terrier-pug, had been shot in the throat and wrapped in plastic, according to an arrest warrant affidavit written by Winter Harbor …
Artist Richard Kapral immersed in his medium after 75 years of work September 12, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Arts & living, Lifestyle STEUBEN — Abstract Expressionist painter Richard Kapral inhabits a storybook cottage — albeit one with a chandelier dripping with crystals. A narrow courtyard, buffering his house from the road, is filled with hostas. The lushly leafed shade plant is Kapral’s favorite perennial. He particularly likes a variety called “Sum and Substance.” Asiatic lilies, phlox and …
