Fire spreads over 5 acres in Trenton July 19, 2018 by Maxwell Hauptman on News TRENTON — Firefighters from across Hancock County responded to a brush fire that broke out this afternoon in a wooded area near Goose Cove Road. “Right now the fire is spread over about five acres,” said Steve Heckman, Trenton deputy fire chief. “It’s in an area only accessible by ATV trails.” Heckman added that the …
Man admits to driving truck that struck motorcyclist July 19, 2018 by Kate Cough on Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A Cherryfield man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday after the motorcycle he was driving was rear-ended by a pickup truck and he was thrown to the ground, according to a press release from the Ellsworth Police Department. The accident happened near Jordan’s Snack Bar on Route 1 around 3:20 p.m. The motorcycle, …
Boat overturns in intersection July 19, 2018 by Kate Cough on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A collision on High Street resulted in a small motorboat overturning with its trailer and landing in the middle of the intersection near the Maine Coast Mall and Walgreens on Thursday afternoon. The crash, which occurred around 3 p.m., tied up traffic on High Street for over an hour. Ellsworth Police Cpl. Shawn …
Ellsworth man pleads guilty in school shooting threat July 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts ELLSWORTH — A young Ellsworth man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges he incurred after making a school shooting threat in an online gaming forum. In exchange, the Hancock County District Attorney’s Office recommended a two-year deferred disposition, which Judge Michael Roberts accepted. Ellsworth Police last February charged Michael Allen, 19, with two counts of terrorizing …
Former Deer Isle-Stonington teacher hit with additional charge July 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts ELLSWORTH — The Maine State Police have levied a fourth sexual offense charge against a former Deer Isle-Stonington physical education/health teacher. Maine State Police Detective Greg Mitchell issued a summons June 29 to Izaak J. Bolduc, 25, on one count of unlawful sexual touching. Last May, Mitchell had arrested Bolduc on three counts of unlawful …
Maine lobster marketers plan busy summer marketing Maine lobsters July 19, 2018 by Stephen Rappaport on News, Waterfront PORTLAND — Dipping claw meat into butter while dining at a harborside restaurant anywhere along the Maine coast, it can be hard to believe that lobster is a hard sell. What could be more enjoyable than eating lobster fresh from the ocean and caught by a lobsterman whose boat may be bobbing on a mooring …
Living history program scheduled at Penobscot Marine Museum July 19, 2018 by Staff on News, Waterfront SEARSPORT — On Thursday, July 26, at 5:30 p.m., the Penobscot Marine Museum will host David Middleton as his alter ego, William Foxcourt. He will present “A Yankee Expeditioner’s Thoughts on the Penobscot Expedition.” The presentation will take place at the museum’s Visitors Center, located at 2 Church St. in Searsport. The Penobscot Expedition, during …
Body found in Trenton identified July 19, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found in Trenton Wednesday as that of Barbara Graves, 88, of Trenton. “No foul play is suspected in this case,” said Deputy Luke Gross. “The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Medical Examiner’s Office, as the investigation is still ongoing.” Passers-by found Graves’ body …
Hancock County Jail log July 9-15 July 18, 2018 by Staff on Cops & Courts, News The following were arrested or booked into the Hancock County Jail between July 9 and 15: Walker R. Gaspar, 30, Deer Isle, domestic violence assault. Jared L. Kjenstad, 33, Owls Head, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, burglary and forgery. Khadijah N. Kenion, 19, Brownstown, Mich., hold for other agency. Matthew C. Milliken, 32, Ellsworth, …
Excavator sale exceeds expectations July 18, 2018 by Kate Cough on News ELLSWORTH — The city received nearly $12,000 over its reserve price for an excavator sold on www.govdeals.com, according to Public Works Director Lisa Sekulich, who informed councilors of the sale on Monday evening. The 2007 Komatsu excavator sold for $29,750 on the public auction site, which focuses on government equipment. This is the first time …
