PCHC faces $3M crisis amid serious financial pressure
Penobscot Community Health Care is operating in an unsustainable way putting the organization in financial trouble.
On Monday an email was sent out to employees detailing the financial crisis.
WABI news reports an email sent by the President and CEO of PCHC Lori Dwyer states the severe cash crisis leaves the organization short of $3 million.
Dwyer says the accounts payable is stretched leaving some vendors refusing orders.
WABI news reports Bankruptcy is described as the last resort but if that happened the organization would undergo a restructuring, not a closure.
Maine DEP takes legal action against Mallinckrodt US LLC
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection filed a complaint on Tuesday in the Penobscot County Superior Court.
It’s against Mallincrockdt US LLC stating the company failed to complete cleanup efforts of an Orrington site.
Officials say the company did not meet remediation standards required in the DEP’s 2008 Designation of Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Site and Order as it is now one of Maine’s most contaminated sites.
The former owners of the site produced chemicals commonly used in the pulp and paper industry which resulted in a significant amount of contamination, highly toxic mercury in soils, groundwaters and the Penobscot River.
Embattled RSU 63 school board member returns after being arrested
On Monday night, a woman who serves on the RSU 63 School Board and was arrested on child endangerment charges in July returned to the board’s monthly meeting.
Brittany Wood met a deadline to retain her seat which requires a board member to forfeit their seat if they fail to attend three consecutive meetings.
WABI news reports Wood was arrested last month in Brewer after traveling to Boston and New York to evade law enforcement following a drug overdose of her nine-month old daughter.
Medical records revealed the infant had cocaine and fentanyl in her system.
Franklin Community Table food pantry opens up in new location
Franklin residents in need are always welcomed to the Franklin Community Table Food pantry and now they can find their offerings at a new location.
The food pantry opened up the brick-and-mortar at 10 Main Street in Franklin.
The Ellsworth American reports rising food, housing and other household costs have increased the need within the community however leaders at the pantry say they’re there to welcome anyone young and old.
The pantry gives out non-perishable foods, fresh vegetables, pet food and personal care items.
They also have recipe ideas and resources available for community members to review.
EPL celebrates ‘Library Card Sign-Up’ month
September is upon us.
That also means, it’s time to embrace the beauty of your local library.
The Ellsworth Public Library will celebrate ‘Library Card Sign-Up’ month in September by inviting community members to discover or rediscover all of the perks that come with a library card.
EPL cardholders will be able to access free programs, classes, streaming services, audiobooks and more within their library of things.
You can also share the library with a friend and encourage them to get a library card.
Every patron who refers to a friend that signs up or renews a library card, both parties will be entered into a drawing for one or two $50 gas cards.
For more information follow the link below.
https://www.ellsworthlibrary.net/
Fill the Grand – Act V
The act is back!
You can have another chance to help an Ellsworth food pantry.
Loaves and Fishes food pantry has partnered with The Grand for Fill the Grand Act V!
The fifth act of this sweet community event will look to fill all 400 seats at the history Grand theater.
The concession stand will be open and live music will be played during the event.
It all happened on Sept. 12 starting at 10 AM.
For more information follow the link.
