Trenton Housing (Trenton) - Planners reviewed a proposed housing development in Trenton last night. The Ellsworth American reports the 40-unit project would sit on the east side of Route 3 across from Acadia Fun Park. Southwest Harbor contractor Tim Gott plans to build 7-buildings with the 40-rental homes inside. The new housing units are expected to help ease the … [Read more...] about Local News – April 13, 2017
Local News – April 12, 2017
Traffic Alert: Western Avenue will be closed to traffic from the State Street side on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 for most of the day while new water mains are installed. Wildfire - Bucksport (Bucksport) - The ground may be muddy, but the dead grass and leaves on top is dry, and wind can push a fire quickly. That's what a Bucksport homeowner found out yesterday when a … [Read more...] about Local News – April 12, 2017
Local News – April 11, 2017
Influenza (Local) The Maine Center for Disease Control continues to monitor influenza and says it's widespread throughout the state. The Maine CDC reports 62 new hospitalizations occurred last week along with 12 new outbreaks reported. State epidemiologist Siiri Bennett says the data shows this year's flu may be a bit worse than previous years. The CDC updates influenza … [Read more...] about Local News – April 11, 2017
Local News – April 10, 2017
Standoff Arrest (Hancock) - A 44-year old Hancock man faces charges following a brief standoff with sheriff's deputies. A woman called 9-1-1 to report that when she arrived home, she found her door locked and barricaded. Lt. Chris Thornton reports to Star 97.7 that his department got help from the Marine Patrol and Ellsworth police at the scene on Friday night. For nearly an … [Read more...] about Local News – April 10, 2017
Troop J in Ellsworth welcomes a local to the barracks
From Maine State Police spokesman Steve McCausland: "Maine’s eight newest troopers received their badges today in ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The new troopers completed ten weeks of specialized State Police training, which is in addition to the eighteen weeks of training required for all Maine police officers. State Police continue to have … [Read more...] about Troop J in Ellsworth welcomes a local to the barracks
