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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...

Next Generation offers eclectic performance mix

A little gem of a performance venue called The Next Generation Theatre was a bit hard to find on a recent Friday evening, tucked away as it was on a diagonally situated side street and in the back of an antique store called Between Friends. But the search was worth...

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. Nov. 14 Ricky Skillings, 34, of Sullivan was arrested on an active Ellsworth District Court...

Tom Brown trains for third Paralympics

Tom Brown, who twice medaled in world-class sailing events in the Paralympics, is now training to qualify for a third shot at the 2012 Paralympics in England. Brown is a native of Northeast Harbor and lived there until 2007, when he moved to Castine to join Maine...

Selectmen address internet access issues

The Mount Desert Board of Selectmen acknowledged the frustration of town residents without access to broadband Internet service during the board’s Nov. 21 meeting. While no action was taken on the issue, the board was in agreement that improving connectivity for...
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