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 …
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 …
Body found on Goose Cove mud flats July 18, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, News TRENTON — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Marine Patrol are investigating an unattended death that was reported Wednesday morning on the mud flats on Goose Cove on Oak Point Road in Trenton. Maine Marine Patrol Sgt. Troy Dow said “the investigation is in its infancy,” and that it is too soon to …
Swastika reported on structure on Shore Road July 18, 2018 by Kate Cough on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A swastika found drawn on a structure near Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School was still in place three days after it was first reported to police on July 14. A resident called police to report the swastika, which was drawn on a dilapidated wooden structure on city property on the Shore Road, across from the …
Woman injured in accidental shooting July 13, 2018 by Kate Cough on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH—A 49-year-old resident whose name was not released was taken to Maine Coast Memorial hospital on July 11 after she accidentally shot herself, according to Police Chief Glenn Moshier. Moshier said the woman was attempting to holster a 9mm handgun, which she thought was empty, when it went off and a bullet struck her in …
Man seriously injured after being pinned under vehicle July 11, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, News ELLSWORTH — A Surry man sustained life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Buttermilk Road in Lamoine Tuesday night, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reported. Lt. Tim Cote said Joshuah J. Murray, 26, was ejected from his car, which rolled onto its side, pinning the man under the vehicle. “Witnesses were able to push the …
Swift response spares SERC from fire damage July 3, 2018 by Maxwell Hauptman on Breaking News, News WINTER HARBOR — The quick response of the Winter Harbor/Gouldsboro Fire Department prevented a potential blaze at a building at the Schoodic Center in Acadia National Park this weekend. A fire alarm in building, known as the Bunkhouse, was triggered at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday July 1. A dozen volunteer firefighters in four fire engines …
Four arrested as MDEA intercepts Downeast-bound drugs July 3, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Breaking News, Cops & Courts ELLSWORTH — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) has intercepted two shipments of drugs bound for Hancock and Washington counties and arrested four people. Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said two Waterville men were stopped and arrested in Brewer along I-395 Friday. The arrests came after drug agents assigned to MDEA’s Downeast District Task …
