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Animal shelter starts expansion
Having reached its latest fundraising goal, a local animal shelter has begun work on expanding its facility.
Waterville: Sweet treats now made in former shirt factory
It was the blueberry chocolate bark that got Leeanne Hewey to bite. Again and again.
Ellsworth moves to purchase land along lake
The city has signed on to a $2.6 million deal that, if completed, will protect through purchase and easements almost 1,200 acres around Branch Lake which serves as Ellsworth's water supply.
In April, the Open Door Recovery Center celebrated its 25th anniversary of providing outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to residents of Hancock County as well as neighboring counties.
The Making of Bad Beaver Farm, Ellsworth
My husband, Tom, and I originally thought we would build on a parcel of land situated on a wild river in Ellsworth, Maine.
Maternal grandparents are Denise and Charlie Prentiss of Fort Myers Beach, Fla. MDI grannies are Fran Stehman and Judy Rothrock, both from Somesville.
Downeast Firefighters Take "Train"-ing Course
The revival of a rail line near Ellsworth has nearby firefighters learning what to do in the event of an emergency.
Gifted Hands support Birdscacre
Birdsacre Wildlife Sanctuary and The Gifted Hand: Fine Art, Craft and Gift Show are teaming up to celebrate Birdsacre's 50th anniversary, Friday November 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday November 14, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at The Holiday Inn on 215 High Street, Ellsworth.
Ellsworth voters elect pair of a
ELLSWORTH, Maine a ' Voters returned one city councilor to office and elected one new councilor in balloting on Tuesday.
List of accused grows in Oct. MDI assault
The list of people facing charges as a result of an Oct. 26 home invasion in Southwest Harbor has grown and could end up being even longer, according to officials.
Teens charged in Ellsworth fight club case
After a monthlong investigation, police have broken up a fight club that pitted teens - both boys and girls - against each other in bare-fisted fights.
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty a
A Southwest Harbor man who was convicted five years ago of stealing more than $40,000 from a convenience store in his hometown added another conviction to his criminal record on Thursday.
Doctor says universal health care a
You can forget about keeping government out of the health care business. It's already there, and it's there to stay.
FBI probes - unusual' $850,000 bank transfer
The FBI is investigating the improper transfer of at least $850,000 in Camden National Bank funds by an employee who has since been fired.
Police say victim of attack knew home invaders
The victim in a Monday night home invasion suffered only a superficial wound and has a history with the seven men accused of assaulting him, according to a local law enforcement official.
Chase early Wednesday leads to arrest of Bangor man
ELLSWORTH, Maine a ' A Bangor man faces multiple charges after he alledgedly stole two vehicles early Wednesday morning and led police on a chase that ended in a crash on Route 180 in Ellsworth.
Five people hospitalized after head-on collision in Brooklin
BROOKLIN, Maine a ' Five people were injured in a head-on accident on Route 15 in the heavy rain late Saturday afternoon.
A coalition of local Maine citizen groups is hosting a public meeting on Saturday, Oct.
MDI official resigns over 2nd OUI arrest
For the second time in the past year, a local selectman has been arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.