Bill DaButler

From Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland: "Last night just before 9 pm Paul McCleary (49) was traveling north in a 2003 Chevrolet sedan on Route 2A in Glenwood Plantation when a moose crossed the travel lane in front of his car. McCleary could not avoid the animal and struck the moose causing substantial damage to the hood, front bumper, front windshield, back … [Read more...] about Man survives collision with moose

Mt. Desert Fire Trucks (Mt. Desert) - It might look like the Mt. Desert Fire Department is a used fire truck dealer.  The Mt. Desert Islander reports the department has sold a 22-year old pumper truck to Swan's Island and a 25-year old truck to Stockton Springs.  There's a 3rd truck for sale - it's going out for bid.  Chances are the town won't get much for it, as the 28-year … [Read more...] about Local News – May 24, 2017

BAR HARBOR – Approximately twenty MDI High School students continue to make a difference in their community and beyond this school year. Led by officers Megan Moore, Valerie DelCid, Xan Rush, Jessica Dominy, Oliver Johnston, faculty advisor Heather Chute Dillon and Bar Harbor (MDI) Rotary Club liaison Sue Kropff, the students hosted a duo of events this past week that helped … [Read more...] about MDI High School Interact Club Continues to Make a Difference

EPD Narcan Stats (Ellsworth) A better year so far for Ellsworth police who have not had to administer any nasal Narcan in 2017. Chief Glenn Moshier says last year the EPD responded to 23 overdose calls and opioid abuse led to 5 deaths. Moshier says of the 3 lives they saved by using Narcan, the reactions of the revived victims were mixed. Moshier says the majority of the 23 … [Read more...] about Local News – May 23, 2017

  Richmond Death (Tremont) - A former town manager in Tremont, Steuben and Carmel has died. Tom Richmond served as the manager in Carmel until a stroke according to his obituary.  He was the manager in Tremont prior to that.  Richmond came into the town management field after a long career in a paper mill in his hometown of Livermore.  Richmond was 72-years old. Housing … [Read more...] about Local News – May 22, 2017