ELLSWORTH — The Maine State Police arrested a Bangor man Jan. 3 in connection with the burglary of artwork worth $100,000 from a Sedgwick residence. David Conaway, 19, was arrested on charges of burglary and violating conditions of his release. Trooper Caleb McGary and members of State Police Troop E worked to “recover the property …
New Year’s resolutions, a tradition dating back to Babylonian time when humans made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts, has evolved into an occasion for folks to improve their life, change an undesired trait or accomplish a personal goal. The new …
ELLSWORTH — 2018 was a historic year for the Ellsworth girls’ cross-country team, which claimed Hancock County and Class B North championship crowns Oct. 5 and Oct. 20, respectively, before winning the state title Oct. 27. It was the first girls’ cross-country title in 40 years for Ellsworth, which improved with each passing meet throughout …
ELLSWORTH — A recount of ballots cast in the Hancock County Judge of Probate race has been requested and scheduled, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Monday. Unofficial preliminary results show candidate William B. Blaisdell, IV (R) of Ellsworth with 13,943 votes and candidate Lynne A. Williams (D) of Bar Harbor with 13,886 votes, a …
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 …
BLUE HILL — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police had Main Street in Blue Hill closed down for over an hour Saturday morning while authorities investigated a crash that concluded an investigation that began in Waldo County. Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane was on the scene but said official word on …
MILBRIDGE — The Fremont Street String Band will perform live in concert on Friday, Aug. 24, at the Milbridge Theatre outdoor stage. An open house starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 6:30. The concert is free and refreshments will be available by donation. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 26. For more …
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 …
ELLSWORTH — Fiber artist Melissa Mattes will teach a felting workshop on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodlawn Museum. In addition to learning the technique of wet felting, students will learn how to pre-felt the wool (layering wool and felting solid colors) to cut and use to construct colorful …
SOUTHWEST HARBOR – The changing climate is already reshaping Maine’s coastlines and communities. On Tuesday, June 12, from 5:30-7 p.m., Tora Johnson will discuss current and future impacts of climate change in our region and what communities can do to prepare and prosper in a talk at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Johnson will share …
