Ellsworth police 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. Oct. 19 Wayne Willigar, 54, of Ellsworth was arrested for operating under the...

Injured man’s family requests fundraising discretion

The family of Alex Kenney said they are extremely grateful to the public for its willingness to donate funds toward Kenney’s rehabilitation costs, but they are asking the public to be aware that the family will not be accepting donations made at alcohol-fueled...

Eagles soar past Hancock County-rival Trojans, onto semifinals

It is no secret the athletic contention between Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island, as the two schools, separated by 17 miles and a little water, have been rivals for years. That rivalry continued Wednesday night in Ellsworth as the No. 2 Eagles hosted the No. 7...

Four Bar Harbor land use ordinance amendments on Nov. 8 ballot

On Nov. 8, Bar Harbor voters are being asked to decided four proposed land use ordinance amendments. Voting will take place on the third floor of the municipal building on Cottage Street beginning at 8 a.m. Polls close at 8 p.m. Descriptions of the proposed...

Injured man’s family requests fundraising discretion

The family of Alex Kenney said they are extremely grateful to the public for its willingness to donate funds toward Kenney’s rehabilitation costs, but they are asking the public to be aware that the family will not be accepting donations made at alcohol-fueled...

From Gott’s kitchen, a baker’s choice of edibles and talents

The front counter at Gott’s Store is often packed with what seems to be an ever-growing variety of baked goods — colorfully frosted cupcakes to iced cookies, whoopie pies, specialty breads, muffins, and more. As one of the convenience store’s and deli’s younger...

Commission: Significant reduction in shrimp landings likely

Fishery managers will be considering a “significantly reduced harvest limit” for the shrimp fishery’s upcoming 2011/2012 season. At its Oct. 18 meeting, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section approved Amendment 2 to the Interstate...

Mount Desert building permits

The following building and code enforcement permits were issued in Mount Desert from Oct. 17 to Oct. 24. Oct. 17 Ian Brzezinski, Trustee, 26 South Shore Road, Northeast Harbor; to remove partition between kitchen and sitting room. Kathleen Ada Dennis, 24 Rock End...
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