Two people arrested in Knox County drug case
The Maine DEA arrested two people on drug trafficking charges after investigating drug trafficking in Vinalhaven.
Authorities say there were concerns of drug trafficking occurring on the ferry from Vinalhaven to Rockland.
Police arrested 22-year-old Mariah Grover of Texas and Maine and 27-year-old Jefferson Jazzir Arias who reside in Texas and California.
The Knox County Sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop in Thomaston and seized cocaine, a handgun over nine thousand dollars in drug proceeds and other indicators of drug trafficking.
Secretary of State issues final wording on referendum question
After deciding to remove the question surrounding a citizens initiative to limit transgender athletes participation in school sports, the Secretary of State issued the final wording.
Shenna Bellows and her office stated if the question appears on November’s ballot the question will read as follows:
“Do you want to change civil rights and education laws to require public schools to restrict access to bathrooms, other private spaces, and sports, based on the sex on every child’s original birth certificate, and allow students to sue the schools?”
On May 26, Secretary Bellows accepted the recommendation of her staff which found that over 12,000 signatures signed on the initiative were invalid.
There is still a possibility of appeal from the group who spearheaded the question called Protect Girls Sports in Maine.
Maine DMR partnership with Wyman’s improves fish passage
The Maine Department of Marine Resources announced a successful partnership that is set to improve fish passage for alewives.
In partnership with Wyman’s, a Milbridge-based blueberry grower, the passage into Bog Brook Flowage on the Narraguagus River will restore a path for the native fish to support Maine’s coastal economy.
Leaders say the Bog Brook Flowage is a 1,600-acre wetland that is adjacent to blueberry barrens owned by Wyman’s.
The path gives an important habitat for a wide range of fish and wildlife which increases the ecological health of the watershed and long-term restoration of sea-run fish populations in Downeast.
Road work reminder for Nicolin Road
Starting on Monday, June 1 City of Ellsworth Public Works crews will start road ditching work on Nicolin Road between the railway tracks and Route 1A.
The work could take the whole week.
Officials say during the project, traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic through the work area.
Stay alert, slow down and watch out for crews and equipment on the side of the road.
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/road-work-notice-nicolin-road-starting-monday-june-1-2026/
Ellsworth officials plan to work on parks for Summer season
On Monday, June 1, crews from the city of Ellsworth parks and recreation will start to spruce up your favorite parks.
Crews will aerate and overseed both Wilson Field and Knowlton Park.
Ahead of a busy summer season crews will take the day to work and there will be some disruptions as some areas will need to stay clear.
Heart of Ellsworth presents ‘See the person not the use’ art exhibition
A unique art exhibit will be on display starting Monday, June 1 presented by the Heart of Ellsworth.
‘See the Person Not the Use’ art exhibition will be hosted at The Makerspace at 16 State Street in Ellsworth.
The exhibit will feature work by members of INSPIRE recovery center to display personal stories of growth, hope and healing through art.
Leaders say it’s more than a showcase, it highlights the importance of supporting wellness, connection and healing for voices to be heard and celebrated.
For more information on the event just follow the link below.
