Ellsworth Police log week of May 19
Gate blocks getaway route
Articles by: Zachary Lanning
Zachary Lanning
News reporter Zach Lanning covers news and features in the Ellsworth area. He comes to Ellsworth by way of New Jersey, which he hopes you don't hold against him. Email him at [email protected].
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Mooring ordinance presented to council
The draft ordinance purposefully defines houseboat in a broad manner as “[a]ny ship, boat, raft, float, catamaran or marine craft of any description upon or within which are located sleeping and/or toilet facilities, regardless of whether such facilities are of a permanent or temporary nature.”
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School budget derailed by one vote opposed
The school budget is voted on as eight separate agenda items as required by state statute
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EHS students walk out in support of women’s reproductive rights
The students leading the effort said the protest was in response to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion signaling the court’s intent to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that established the right to abortion.
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Sun rises on city solar project
The 6,370 solar panels at the site at 69 Mariaville Road, in combination with the 5,408 panels at the second site up the road, will generate 4.8 megawatts of electricity.
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Ellsworth Police log week of May 12
Crash at Rte. 179 intersection highlights safety concerns
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School budget presented
Once the council and the School Board have come to an agreement on a budget it gets put to a vote, giving citizens of Ellsworth the final say on how the money is spent.
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Eagles break Bucksport’s winning streak
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Eagles baseball team battled for seven full innings against a dangerous Bucksport squad, manufacturing one run in the bottom of the third inning to secure a 1-0 home win on Tuesday. This was a non-conference game for the Eagles, who are in Class B, but Bucksport is one of the top …
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Apartment complex opening soon
ELLSWORTH — Developer Jonathan Bates is adding to his portfolio with an expansion of Jefferson LUXE, an apartment complex on Jefferson Way off Beechland Road near The Jackson Laboratory. Ruger Properties, LLC received building permits from the city in April for two separate structures, one 11-unit building and one 12-unit building. Each is estimated to …
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Ellsworth Police log week of May 5
Resident seeks Project HOPE
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Public safety heads seek more staffing
The department is also waiting to hear back about a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant that would allow it to bring in three additional firefighters, bringing staffing levels for each shift up to six.
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Digitized photos show Ellsworth in early 1900s
“Some of [the photos] are formal, but many are personal and reflect camp life, which included sunning on the beach or having a picnic on the grass in full skirts, neckties and jackets,” said the society’s current president, Bill Fogle.