ELLSWORTH — If it feels like Jonathan Bates is everywhere these days, that’s because in a way, he is. Bates is office manager, developer, landlord and just about everything else behind Stone Park Properties LLC. “I often struggle with delegating,” Bates admitted. But so far the long hours have been worth it. “This is my …
ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Commissioners Dec. 4 approved the hiring of Andrew Braley of Bass Harbor to serve as deputy director of the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Braley will have a starting salary of $40,000 a year plus benefits. He will serve under EMA Director Andrew Sankey and will start Dec. 15. …
ELLSWORTH — Come next spring, area residents will have a new place to sweat, shake and snack wholesomely when the Steamy Buddha Cafe and Yoga Studio opens on Church Street. The nearly 3,000-square-foot space will have a heated yoga studio upstairs and a roughly 400-square-foot “mini cafe” below, as well as a changing room and …
ELLSWORTH — Heart of Ellsworth is pleased to announce some exciting new downtown shopping experiences this holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 13, it will be Merry Madness, with many of Ellsworth’s downtown shops and the Holiday Marketplace staying open until 7 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy holiday treats, store specials and relaxed shopping experiences. On Sunday, …
Horowitz Dental of Ellsworth observed its 10th anniversary with a small party Monday. Pictured here are Dr. Marc Horowitz and his wife, Jessica. In the fall of 2008, New York native Horowitz decided to establish a general dentistry practice in the new Ellsworth Commerce Park. Fluent in Spanish, Horowitz is able to converse with the …
ELLSWORTH — More than $30.5 million in new construction has been permitted in the city of Ellsworth since January, according to figures compiled by staff at City Hall. “It’s been a good year,” said City Manager David Cole. “Signs for next year look good but you can’t count your chickens, as they say.” But will …
Brandon Jackson of Bucksport is in the process of acquiring Top Notch Tree Service of Waltham from the family of the late David Jodrey, who died on Nov. 14. Jodrey, who established Top Notch Tree Service in 1992, had been working closely with Jackson with an eye toward selling him the business. During the transition, …
ORLAND — Tracey Hair, executive director of HOME Inc. in Orland, was recently appointed to the Maine Statewide Homeless Council. Hair has worked with HOME’s four homeless shelters for over 13 years. The Statewide Homeless Council is designed to coordinate and establish statewide policies on homelessness, including providing leadership to end homelessness and developing an …
ELLSWORTH — What is a restaurant owner to do when there aren’t enough cooks in the kitchen (and haven’t been for years)? The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) and trade group HospitalityMaine think they have the answer, or at least part of it: apprenticeships. “It’s sort of an old thing that’s resurging for the hospitality …
ELLSWORTH — First National Bank will be moving from its High Street location to a new branch being built on the Beechland Road, according to First National President and CEO Tony McKim. “We’re hoping to take occupancy in April or May of 2019,” McKim said. The High Street branch will close (the bank is leasing …
