Old Swans Island sardine carrier turned to new use

A former sardine carrier that was built in the mid-1950s on Swans Island is under restoration in Rockland. Jamie Steeves has made a mission of finding and restoring damaged old wood-hulled commercial fishing boats and returning them to use on the waters where they...

Hancock County deeds

The following deed transfers were recorded from Dec. 27A toA Jan.A 3A at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds.

After 20 years, Acadia Chief of Maintenance Vekasi retires

A changing of the guard has occurred at Acadia National Park with the retirement of longtime Chief of Maintenance Jim Vekasi. Vekasi’s departure marks the end of a 35-year career in government service, 20 of them with Acadia. Prior to beginning his term at Acadia,...

Hancock County Sheriff’s 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. Dec. 27 A Tremont resident reported the theft of more than $4,000 in cash. The case is being...

Hancock County deeds

The following deed transfers were recorded from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3 at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Dec. 27 Austin D. Bewsey Family Trust to Olga P. Bewsey Trust, property in Brooksville. Sabr Mortgage Loan 2008-1 REO Subsidiary-1 LLC, property in Deer Isle....

Bar 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. Dec. 27 Nathan T. Haddock, 31, was arrested for operating after suspension. Dec. 30 Anne...

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. Dec. 29 Michele Pugh, 44, of Whitesboro, N.Y., was summoned for operating without a license....

Selectmen recommend land sale, move forward on Route 102 turn lane

The Mount Desert Board of Selectmen recommended Jan. 3 that the town divest itself of its interest in a parcel of Otter Creek property. The recommendation, which must be approved during the May town meeting, was due in part to the convoluted nature of the town’s...
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