Deer Isle, ME

Clayton L. Thompson, 97, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on June 28, 2022. He was born in Montville, Maine on March 29, 1925, to Linwood and Alma Thompson. He married the love of his life, Ruth (Fowler) Thompson, in 1949, and together they raised three sons, Mark, Dennis, and Barry, on the farm.

ELLSWORTH — The Riverside Cafe, a local favorite in downtown Ellsworth, is under new ownership. Joe Allen, who has spent more than two decades in the restaurant business, purchased the restaurant on May 14. Allen worked for many years at the Chart Room in Bar Harbor, but when that...

ELLSWORTH — Ahead of Fourth of July weekend, the Police Department posted a reminder of the city’s rules regarding the use of fireworks. During the year, consumer fireworks are permitted on Fridays and Saturdays between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m. On July 4, however, the window for consumer fireworks is extended from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. the following day.

DEER ISLE — The Island Nursing Home (INH), which closed last October amid a severe staffing shortage, quickened by the COVID-19 pandemic, will not be reopening in its former function, which had offered residential and nursing care to older adults. “It became for us an issue of safety,” said...

BLUE HILL — Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital has received a $1 million pledge from philanthropists Neil and Trudie Prior in support of the Next Century of Care: Keeping Our Promise campaign. The Priors’ gift will name the Inpatient Unit of the new hospital. “We are deeply appreciative...

GLENBURN, Maine — A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car with several passengers left one dead on Tuesday night. Penobscot officials said Andrew Adams, 61, of Glenburn, was transported to Northern Light Medical Center in Bangor after traveling north on Rt. 15 when a car traveling south turned in front of Adams.

The coast of Maine generously provides spectacular views that are postcard-worthy. Driving through the coastal town of Mount Desert boasts ocean and island views and the homes on the rocky shore are blessed to wake up every day and look right out into the harbor. One of these homes is...

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth will have a new Executive Director starting Monday. Angela Fochesato will take over for Michael Reisman, who is retiring after serving the organization for the last 18 years. Fochesato has been affiliated with the Beth Wright Center...

The weather Friday night July 1st calls for partly cloudy skies. Highs in the mid 70's will give way to a lovely night with lows in the lower 60's! In other words a perfect night to head to Ellsworth's Harbor Park for a free concert!. The Grand in cooperation with...

ELLSWORTH — City Finance Director Josh McIntyre, hired a little over a year ago, will be leaving his role on July 27. When reached by phone, McIntryre, an Ellsworth native, explained that the decision was made for personal reasons and that it was certainly not the plan when he took the job to be leaving it after just one year.

Maine (WABI) - Wondering how your town is celebrating Independence Day? Here’s a list of Maine communities hosting events:. If you would like to add a city or town to this list, please email wabi@wabi.tv and include a link, if possible. AUGUSTA: 4th of July parade starts at 10...

BLUE HILL — The town of Blue Hill has hired a new town administrator, who will start Aug. 1. The Select Board on June 27 appointed Nicholas Nadeau to the job, according to a press release. Nadeau is currently assistant town manager in Waterbury, Vt. Nadeau will replace Shawna...

CASTINE — Sculptor Clark Fitz-Gerald is the focus of a newly opened, seasonal show in the exhibit gallery of the Abbott School. “Clark Fitz-Gerald: Castine’s Celebrated Sculptor-in-Residence” features a sampling of the artist’s impressive body of work, which is marked by humanity and humor. The exhibit runs through Oct. 10.

If you're celebrating the 4th of July in Bar Harbor here's everything you need to know!. The Town of Bar Harbor will not be enforcing paid parking at the meters or kiosks on July 4th! However, any illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed. Be mindful of yellow painted zones, hydrants, and not blocking driveways.

ELLSWORTH — Children, teens and adults ate, drank, laughed and listened to music. They also shared what they want to see on the huge, brick wall flanking Coastal Interiors at Heart of Ellsworth’s “Beyond the Brick Mural Kick-Off Community Party” last Saturday evening. Seal Cove artist...

ELLSWORTH — The YMCA Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to officially name the Wiggins Center gymnasium in honor of Maralyn “Pete” Turnbull for her passion and dedication to the nonprofit’s mission. The formal presentation of this honor will be during the Y’s annual meeting on Aug. 4.

BROOKSVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A mine in Brooksville will soon get additional funding to accelerate ongoing contamination issues. The Callahan Mine Superfund Site is getting $21 million of EPA funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law. The site is one of thousands of contaminated sites nationally that have been given Superfund...

The federal government is releasing $21 million to finish the cleanup of a contaminated mine site in Brooksville. Located on Goose Pond near Penobscot Bay, the Callahan mine left a legacy of heavy metals and PCBs in the area. It was designated a Superfund site almost 20 years ago, and its cleanup proceeded in fits and starts.