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The Milbridge town manager said there will be no fine and blames a former contractor for the problem.

TRENTON -- A motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole and downed power lines on Route 3 closed the road for around 4 hours. As of 11:44am the road has been re-opened and normal traffic can resume.

Within biking/walking distance of beaches and a boat launch, is this adorable 600 sq ft cottage that has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living space, and a small kitchen. Along with a porch with seating, an outdoor shower, a garden shed, grill, hammock, and a fire pit area! This seems like the perfect spot to reconnect with yourself or your loved ones.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Both roads that lead to Mount Desert Island were closed for several hours due to car crashes Monday morning. Bar Harbor Rd near Romer’s Corner was closed for about three hours and Oak Point Rd was closed for about one. No word yet on how...

What makes a town cozy? Lots of factors... My Dating Adviser analyzed 170 small towns. To be considered cozy, they focused on weather, food, and activities. It was based on 100 points, with each category carrying a different weight of importance. The weather was the number one factor making a town cozy. Their sources were the U.S. Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Tripadvisor, and United States Department of Agriculture.

The rare crustacean’s coloring is split down the middle and is half blue and half regular. It’s also half female and half male. Because of this, the lobster has been a hit on social media.

This article presents an introduction to three delightful diners in Ellsworth. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!

This week in Hancock County, Maine, there were three notable incidents. A woman filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree after being injured in a crash at their Ellsworth store. A Hancock man was convicted of assaulting an FBI agent during the execution of a search warrant. Additionally, a home in Orland was severely damaged by a fire, rendering it uninhabitable.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around trenton..

The Downeast Wind development will include 30 sites located in the town of Columbia and parts of the state’s Unorganized Territory.

The city of Lewiston is working to preserve memorials, and jury selection will begin for a murder case out of Washington County.

You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful night for the 43rd Annual Ellsworth Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. Hundreds of spectators lined the route many wearing something festive and lit-up! I had a very unique perspective for the parade riding in a Porsche as Grand Marshal! Thanks to...

BAR HARBOR — Calling all bakers! Island Connections invites you to join us for our 1st Annual Sugar Showdown: A Sweet Celebration of Community and Confections, from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10th, at the Atlantic Oceanside. Island Connections is on the lookout for bakers of all levels to...

ELLSWORTH -- Some Christmas fun is coming to the Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth. Santa Claus is pretty busy getting ready for the holiday, but he'll be taking some time out to meet with local children. Santa and some of his reindeer will be visiting the museum on Sunday from ten...

Ellsworth MDI Housing seeks new appointee to be an at large member. Must be an Ellsworth resident. Interested persons should contact Theresa Hodgdon from the Housing Authority at 207-288-4770 ext 127.Visit here for more details.

Nestled in Washington County, the charming town of Addison, Maine, boasts a storied maritime heritage dating back to the 19th century. The sea captain era, a defining period in Addison's history, is exemplified by the Captain John Plummer House, a Gothic Revival marvel built around 1842 for a prominent sea captain and state senator. This house, now a treasured entry on the National Register of Historic Places, stands as a beacon of the town's bygone seafaring days and architectural prowess. The preservation of such historic homes, together with the remnants of once thriving shipyards, provides a palpable link to the community's nautical legacy.

Included in the Bar Harbor Town Council's recently itemized goals, is to "manage the narrative" as part of Proactive Public Engagement. Rather than facilitating public engagement, this goal dismisses community dialogue — in favor of preemptive manipulation of public discourse.

The Anah Temple Facts and Figures Unit is sponsoring the Downeast Feztival of Trees Thursday - Sunday, December 7th -10th at the Franklin Veteran's Club located at 4 Cards Crossing in Franklin. The event is open Thursday December 7th from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 8th from Noon to...

Since Aug. 26, 1999, our sister paper, The Ellsworth American, has published the national debt on its front page. The weekly reminder of the nation’s financial obligations goes unnoticed by many, induces eyerolls in others and is celebrated by some. A seventh grader once told us it was his favorite thing in the paper. We weren’t sure we believed him.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Two men were indicted by a grand jury for setting fire to a house in Bangor in August. 41-year-old Eric Hasenbank of Harrington and 19-year-old Joshua Fletcher are accused of setting fire to a house on Elm Street in Bangor. Both men were indicted for arson. Hasenbank...