Illegal Dump Sites Found in Wesley and Howland
Maine forest rangers are asking for help identifying those responsible for illegal dumping in Wesley and Howland. Rangers found two sites off Route 192 in Wesley containing tires, grills and other large items, while another dump site was found off Mattamiscontis Road in Howland. WABI reports anyone with information can call the Bangor Regional Communications Center at 207-973-3700.
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MaineHousing Awards Homeless Services Contract
MaineHousing has awarded a contract worth more than $1 million to Preble Street to manage staff at all nine of the state’s regional homeless service hubs. Eight separate agencies currently work with the hubs, and MaineHousing says a single manager will improve efficiency. WABI reports the new contract is expected to begin December 1, ahead of the current providers’ contracts ending January 31.
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Ellsworth Track Reopening Delayed
The track at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School will remain closed through construction, with reopening tentatively targeted for July 2027. An unexpected sinkhole delayed the project, and crews still need to complete the track surface and lane markings when weather permits. The City of Ellsworth reports the grassy infield is expected to be ready separately in fall 2027.
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Rotary Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will hold its annual food drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on Saturday, November 14. Volunteers will collect turkeys, nonperishable food and monetary donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hannaford parking lot on State Street. The Rotary Club says its goal is to collect a ton of turkeys for the holiday season.
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Jimmy John’s Coming to Bangor
Jimmy John’s plans to open its first Maine location on Bangor Mall Boulevard. The sandwich shop will share a building with Arby’s, which is returning to the space it occupied before closing in 2015. WABI reports no opening date has been announced, but Jimmy John’s is advertising crew and management positions.
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MDI Ice Cream Expands Production to Ellsworth
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream has purchased a building at 204 Water Street in Ellsworth to expand its production space. Founder Linda Marie Parker says the move will also allow the company to reopen its lower Main Street shop in Bar Harbor. The Bangor Daily News reports it is not yet clear whether the Ellsworth building will have a retail shop; if it does, it would not open before 2027.
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