A Victorian Christmas at Woodlawn is almost here

A Victorian Christmas at Woodlawn officially opens Wednesday, Nov. 30, with an opportunity to see decorated rooms, mingle with friends and enjoy some light refreshments and holiday cheer. Inspired by the theme of a Victorian Christmas, a team of decorators is busy...

Ellsworth District Court news

The following cases were closed in Ellsworth District Court from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10. Jay N. Boyce, 20, of Stonington, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident in Stonington, $200 fine; minor consuming liquor in Stonington, $200 fine. Jeremy J. Card, 33, of Franklin,...

2011: Banner year for Mount Desert Island area tourism

As the last of the leaves fall from the trees and the Mount Desert Island area braces for the winter weather, area businesses can bask in the residual warmth of a profitable 2011 tourist season. According to anecdotal evidence from area chamber of commerce directors...

Local photographer publishes guide for picture-taking novices

Everyone who owns a camera has been there. You’re in the right place at the right time for a spectacular shot of the way the morning sun shines through the leaves of a maple tree in full autumn colors. Or perhaps your children or grandchildren are doing something...

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. 7 Timothy White, 35, of Staten Island, N.Y., was summoned for speeding. Nov. 8 Nathaniel...

Local history seen through youthful eyes

A new exhibit at the Mount Desert Island Historical Society shows how Mount Desert Elementary School students have taken part in this year’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Somesville. The exhibition of student artwork, which was inspired by...

Blanket statement: Healers quilt for others

Inside Lily Sweeney’s meticulously kept, light-filled studio, a visitor was recently greeted by a 14-foot-wide Gammill Statler Stitcher long-arm quilting machine fitted with a 12-foot pivotal-access all-steel stand, cables, LED light fixtures, computer, monitor,...

Hancock County Jail log

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. 7 Jennifer Lee Atwood, 32, of Lamoine, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and...
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