The Ellsworth American

09/12/2025

The city is currently leasing two EVs: one for Code Enforcement and another for the Public Works Department.

09/11/2025

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Two Downeast Community Partners programs face tough news — funding for maternal and child health nurses has ended, and transportation services are no longer offered. The Grand is also turning a page with the departure of Executive Director Nick Turner.

On top of that, the city reviews its latest audit, a Blue Hill state representative faces a misdemeanor charge, and the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton celebrates a soft opening.

⚽🏈 And don’t miss our soccer and football preview — your guide to the season ahead!

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09/10/2025

The main topic of discussion revolved around the addition of impact fees, a payment that would offset the costs for public services, infrastructure improvements and regulatory oversight resulting from adult-use cannabis establishments.

The main topic of discussion revolved around the addition of impact fees, a payment that would offset the costs for public services, infrastructure improvements and regulatory oversight resulting from adult-use

09/10/2025

“Clearly the city’s had some problems,” said Ron Smith, managing partner of the accounting firm RHR Smith & Company. “A lot of that institutional knowledge is gone now. You’ve had a lot of turnover in finance.”

“Clearly the city’s had some problems,” said Ron Smith, managing partner of the accounting firm RHR Smith & Company. “A lot of that institutional knowledge is gone now. You’ve had

09/10/2025

“It’s the most heart-wrenching decision I’ve ever been part of,” said Tracy Collins, DCP operations manager. “Years of trying to make it work, and since Covid, it’s been in decline.”

09/10/2025

The DCP program Winter and Bradshaw work within has been funded through a state contract for eight years, but the two found out on Aug. 14 that the program would be ending Sept. 30, replaced by state public health nurses.

The DCP program Winter and Bradshaw work within has been funded through a state contract for eight years, but the two found out on Aug. 14 that the program would

09/10/2025

“We got there, and birth was imminent, and we assisted,” said Deputy Fire Chief Michael Denning. “So instead of one patient, we had two. The crew did a really good job.”

“We got there, and birth was imminent, and we assisted,” said Deputy Fire Chief Michael Denning. “So instead of one patient, we had two. The crew did a really good

09/09/2025

Off the side of Route 1, Bon Vent Cider and Acadia Action are on a mission to host a market providing free homemade goods, clothing, household items, books and more in an effort to further community cohesion and alleviate the challenges associated w…

Off the side of Route 1, Bon Vent Cider and Acadia Action are on a mission to host a market providing free homemade goods, clothing, household items, books and more

09/09/2025

“I just felt like there’s other places where I could have a huge impact. I wanted to dedicate more time to that.”

09/05/2025

State Rep. Nina Milliken (D-Blue Hill) has been summoned on a misdemeanor charge of attempt to influence another person’s decision, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ellsworth court on Friday, Sept. 5.

State Rep. Nina Milliken (D-Blue Hill) has been summoned on a misdemeanor charge of attempt to influence another person’s decision, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ellsworth court on

09/05/2025

TRENTON — A dog was killed but its owner escaped during an early morning camper fire at 6 Horse Farm Road in Trenton, Friday, Sept. 5.

09/04/2025

More than a century after their service in World War I, the “Hello Girls” — including one Ellsworth resident — will posthumously receive Congressional Gold Medals.

Hancock Grammar School is seeking state funding to support needed renovations, while the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new executive director. The Blue Hill Fair drew strong crowds once again, and our sports coverage turns toward the fall season.

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