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Tuesday 09/01/26
Local Politics Ellsworth City Council Passes Moratorium on Large-Scale Campground Development (Ellsworth) In a 4-3 vote, Ellsworth City Council last night approved a temporary freeze on large-scale campground developments. The 180-day moratorium came after Council members heard the concerns of citizens living in a residential area near 566 Bayside Road, where Superior Realty, Inc. had…
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Monday, 08/31/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Castine Wildfire (Castine) Members of the Castine Fire Rescue Department and mutual aid partners spent the weekend battling a five-acre wildfire that forced closure of the Castine Road at least through Sunday morning. The Penobscot wildland fire, which broke out in a remote area between Dunbar and Castine Roads, was first reported shortly…
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Friday, 08/28/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Firefighters Battle Woods Fire Near Snow Bowl (Camden) Firefighters and Snow Bowl crews were called to battle a fire atop Ragged Mountain early Wednesday morning. The Pen Bay Pilot reports the fire on the trail near Camden was discovered by a biker who called 9-1-1 as the flames began to spread. Crews were…
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Thursday, 08/27/26
Local Politics Washington County Manager Reinstated (Machias) In a unanimous vote Wednesday morning the Washington County Commissioners voted to reinstate County Manager Renee Gray. Commissioners David Burns and Billy Howard voted to terminate Gray without cause on July 2nd. At a July 9th Commissioners’ meeting the following week, Gray was ordered by a visibly angry…
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Wednesday, 08/26/26
Good morning! I’m Sonnie Shepherd. This morning’s newscasts brought to you by The Ellsworth Public Library … September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Check out all the library has to offer at ellsworthlibrary.net. I’m Sonnie Shepherd. This morning’s newscasts brought to you by the Ellsworth Public Library. ellsworthlibrary.net. Economy Mainers Put in More Summer…
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Tuesday, 08/25/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Ellsworth Fire Department Cookout Honors 9/11 (Ellsworth) It’s hard to believe the tragedy of September 11, 2001 happened 25 years ago. The Ellsworth Fire Department is keeping alive the memory of the brave first responders and others who rushed in to save lives; many losing theirs in the process. Join them on Friday,…
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Monday, 08/24/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Hancock VFD Opens New Station (Hancock) Hancock Days on Saturday included tours of the new Hancock Volunteer Fire Department facility. The structure is a much needed improvement from the two-bay garage first responders had been using that didn’t even include bathrooms or running water. Chief Chris Holmes, whose grandfather founded the department, gave…
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Friday, 08/21/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs NextStep Provides Legal Assistance to Survivors of Domestic Abuse (Ellsworth) Research consistently shows that access to legal services is one of the strongest factors in helping survivors of domestic abuse achieve long-term safety and stability. Thanks to NextStep Domestic Violence Project’s new Legal Clinic, survivors can receive advice and assistance on issues beyond…
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Thursday, 08/20/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Drive Sober Campaign Begins (Maine) The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety hopes drivers will end summer on a high note … specifically, by not driving WHEN high on alcohol or drugs. Now through September 7th, members of law enforcement will be participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, partnering…
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Wednesday, 08/19/26
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Website Lets Drivers See if Vehicles Have Been “Flocked” (Ellsworth) Wondering if your vehicle has been “flocked”? Now there’s a website that lets you find out if you’ve been searched in the Flock camera system. As we shared last week, the controversial cameras capture truck and auto license plates, bumper stickers, even drivers’…
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