From tales of tragedy, lessons in hope

This is the ninth in an occasional series on substance abuse in Hancock County. Earlier this year, Kip Young was at Pemetic Elementary School, setting up a PowerPoint presentation for one of his weekly meetings with the eighth-grade class. Young is a drug and alcohol...

Mount Desert blotter

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings. Nov. 14 Norman Bubb, 41, of Northeast Harbor was arrested for violating conditions of release....

Southwest Harbor blotter

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings. Nov. 16 John P. Pelkey, 20, of Orono, was summoned for an inspection violation. Nov. 19 Sarah...

Diana Roper McDowell to display watercolor collection

Lamoine artist Diana Roper McDowell will show a collection of watercolor paintings in the Blue Hill Public Library’s Britton Gallery from Dec. 2 through Dec. 30. The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The show, entitled...

Ellsworth District Court news

From Nov. 14 to Nov. 18, the following cases were closed in Ellsworth District Court. Matthew P. carrier, 28, of Orland, motor vehicle speeding 30 or more miles over the limit in Bucksport, dismissed. Troy L. May, 23, of Swans Island, driving to endanger in Swans...
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