County Treasurer
(Ellsworth) – The next treasurer for Hancock County is still a bit of a mystery. The Secretary of State’s office isn’t saying who won a write in vote earlier this month. Star 97.7 reached out to the elections division and a spokesman said they would not release preliminary results. We asked county Administrator Scott Adkins if he knew, and he said he got the same answer. Pamela Linscott and Matt Boucher ran as write-in candidates after no one took out papers to appear on the ballot to replace retiring elected treasurer Janice Eldridge.
Corinna Fire
(Corinna) – Frying a turkey in hot oil likely led to a fire that destroyed a barn yesterday in Corinna. The flames from the turkey fire burned a hole in the barn floor and it started spreading. Firefighters from several communities responded to the Corinna Center Road at about 3-o’clock yesterday afternoon. WABI-TV reports the barn sustained damage, but firefighters kept the flames from spreading to the house.
Ellsworth Happenings
(Ellsworth) In 2010 American Express launched Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage folks to patronize their local communities rather than surf the web for bargains. Businesses in Ellsworth and across Hancock County are participating. Ellsworth Chamber executive director Gretchen Wilson says independently owned businesses are the backbone of our society. Also happening tomorrow on Small Business Saturday is the annual Ellsworth Christmas tree lighting at SK Whiting Park at 4 o’clock.
Wreath Fundraiser
(Ellsworth) “Wreaths for Hope” has partnered with at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital to help fund the fight against cancer. You can purchase a ribbon-shaped wreath crafted from Maine-grown balsam fir and a portion of the money goes to the hospital’s Mary Dow Center. Wreaths can be shipped anywhere in the US when you order before December 14th. For details visit: Wreaths For Hope dot Org.
ATM – Deer Isle
(Deer Isle) – A mystery on Deer Isle apparently has an explanation. Police were dumbfounded when a woman called to report finding an intact ATM in the woods. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department said it didn’t have any reports of a missing ATM, and the cash dispensing machine did not look to be damaged. NewsCenter reports a Deer Isle woman has admitted to placing the device in the woods as a prank. It’s not clear whether she’ll face any charges.
Bucksport Chase
(Bucksport) – Two people say they were driving a car that Bucksport police pulled over last weekend. The Bangor Daily News reports police charged both with speeding and OUI, including a 14-year old. 20-year old Samuel Thompson also admitted to driving the car that sped past a cruiser on Spofford Avenue last weekend. The chase lasted for about two miles, ending on Pond Street.
Sports
- Chicago Bears 23 Detroit Lions 16
- Dallas Cowboys 31 Washington Redskins 23
- New Orleans Saints 31 Atlanta Falcons 17
- Patriots play the Jets Sunday
- Celtics play the Atlanta Hawks tonight in Atlanta
- The Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins
