Platner suspends campaign after sexual assault allegations
Democratic nominee Graham Platner has withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after an allegation of sexual assault.
Platner announced Wednesday night on social media the withdrawal and says he hopes the process is “open, transparent and democratic,” moving forward.
41-year-old Jenny Racicot of Maine said in 2021, Platner came to her home uninvited, intoxicated and forced her to have sex despite repeatedly telling him to stop.
Platner denied those allegations.
After Platner made his announcement, former Maine Senate president Troy Jackson announced his run for U.S. Senate.
RV Campground gets preliminary approval by Ellsworth Planning Board
Residents in Ellsworth showed up for a planning board meeting that ultimately granted preliminary approval for an RV campground.
Superior Realty Inc. proposed the campground on Bayside Road.
The Ellsworth American reports residents shared concerns over noise, privacy, traffic and property values with the 28-site campground.
However, city leaders said the preliminary approval is just a procedural process.
The publication reports the board agreed to conduct a site visit on Tuesday, July 21.
Car strikes moose leaving three trapped, two injured
A scary scene in Alton early Wednesday morning.
Three people were trapped inside a car and two of them suffered serious injuries.
This after the car struck a moose earlier in the morning according to WABI news.
Milford Fire and Rescue say they were able to remove all three people and transport them to the hospital.
City of Ellsworth received $74K for long-term resilience
A major boost for the city of Ellsworth.
$74,000 will head to the city to support waste reduction, local food access, emergency preparedness and public health outreach.
Thanks to community collaboration the grant was made possible and residents will see a free compost drop-off pilot program as one of the first projects implemented from the funds.
The grant is funded through Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership and the state’s climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait.
Support this Washington County blueberry rake manufacturer
There’s only one business left in Maine that manufactures hand rakes for wild blueberry harvesting.
Now, the 84-year-old owner is looking to build things back up after a fire destroyed his workshop.
The Bangor Daily News reports Hubbard Rake Co. in Jonesport has made a wide impact by supplying workers and building tolls for generations.
Now, the community is hoping to raise $65,000 to help clean the site, pay workers and help Ike Hubbard start over.
Follow the link below for the full story and there you’ll find a link for a GoFundMe created for Hubbard.
Participate in Ellsworth Tree count
If you love the outdoors, we’ve got a great volunteering opportunity for you.
The City of Ellsworth is planning to conduct their Street Tree Inventory starting July 15 through August 14 and they need your help.
At city hall on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, volunteers can walk the city using their smart devices to collect basic information about Ellsworth trees.
City officials say the information will help with future planting, maintenance and long-term planning around Ellsworth’s urban forests.
Follow the link below for a full list of what to bring.
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/help-us-count-the-trees-that-make-ellsworth-beautiful/
Join the SPCA of Hancock County for their Wine & Whiskers event
On Tuesday, July 28 the 13th Annual Wine & Whiskers fundraiser will take place.
Supporting the SPCA of Hancock County, participants can head to the Bar Harbor Club on West Street in Bar Harbor.
There is a cost to the event that will include hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner starting at $150 a person.
A cash bar will also be on the site.
All proceeds will support the non-profit animal shelter and the highlight of the event will be the silent and live auctions!
For more information or how to get your spot just follow the link below.
