Maine news from Ellsworth, Bucksport, Gouldsboro, Blue Hill, Sullivan, Surry, Hancock, Deer Isle, Stonington, Orland and throughout Hancock County.
The following were arrested or booked into Hancock County Jail between Oct. 4 and 17: Joseph P. Asbury, 46, Wolfeboro, N.H., refusing to sign criminal summons, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Brian E. LaGasse, 42, Sullivan, assault, disorderly conduct. Devin R. Riley, 21, Sullivan, disorderly conduct. William C. Butler-Lagasse, …
MOUNT DESERT — By the end of the year, residents here will no longer need to dispose of their trash and recyclables separately. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Monday night to approve Public Works Director Tony Smith’s recommendation to switch to a system he called “one bin all in.” “All the garbage and all …
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Residents will have two chances to weigh in and ask questions about marijuana businesses in the next two weeks. First, a second public hearing on the topic of opening the town to retail stores, cultivation, manufacturing or testing facilities for adult use (recreational) and medical marijuana is set for Tuesday, Oct. 29 …
BAR HARBOR — A Climate to Thrive has hired a new Solar Program Manager, Bryan Carroll of Isle au Haut. He will organize broader efforts to bring solar solutions to residents, businesses, non-profits and municipalities of Mount Desert Island and surrounding communities. “The position dovetails well with his current position as General Manager of the …
ELLSWORTH — Healthy Acadia and the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Initiative will sponsor “Adverse Childhood Experiences: Trauma Informed Care,” on Monday, Oct. 28 from 2-4:15 p.m. at the Ellsworth City Hall council chamber. The free presentation and community discussion will be facilitated by Julie Redding of the Community Caring Collaborative. Redding will offer a …
ELLSWORTH — As the battle over how best to protect endangered northern right whales continues to escalate, the Department of Marine Resources is proposing a new set of requirements for lobster gear that the department believes will help reduce injury to the whales without imposing severe, and some say dangerous, restrictions on fishermen. Last week, …
ELLSWORTH — The Mount Desert Island High School fall sailing season came to an end last weekend with a strong performance at the Ranger Rally in Portland. Hosted by Greely High School in Cumberland, the promotional regatta — the results don’t count in the New England Schools Sailing Association standings — drew 17 teams from …
TREMONT — The Bass Harbor and Southwest Harbor libraries have a full slate of activities planned in the coming week to celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead. The Southwest Harbor Public Library will host pumpkin carving for kids at the American Legion Hall on Friday, Oct. 25 from 1-5 p.m. Pumpkins will be …
TREMONT — Members of the Tremont Consolidated School Committee accepted the resignation of one member at its Oct. 9 meeting. Amy Rich, who was elected at the 2017 annual town meeting for a three year term, submitted a letter of resignation to the board prior to the meeting. School committee members are looking for someone …
ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Healthy Acadia to launch a new mobile app, HancockCo Sheriff, which allows residents of Hancock County to anonymously notify law enforcement about underage drinking and illegal drug use. Users of HancockCo Sheriff can submit tips directly from their smartphone via an anonymous text. Tipsters are …
