State Cites Departments After Searsmont Explosion
The Maine Department of Labor has cited six fire departments over inadequate firefighter tracking at the deadly Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in May. The state also cited four departments and Searsmont Rescue over protective-equipment protocols; three people died from the incident or their injuries. WABI reports the state is suspending nearly all of the $108,000 in penalties so departments can put resources toward safety improvements.
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Ellsworth Council Recount Delayed
Ellsworth’s City Council recount is on hold while state officials have custody of ballots for the 2nd Congressional District ranked-choice process. Candidate Tiffany Dilda-Gaspar requested the recount after finishing seven votes behind Robert Grant Sr. for the second open seat. The Bangor Daily News reports the city needs the state ballots back to check whether any municipal ballots were misplaced among them, and no recount date has been set.
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Ellsworth Sets Special Election-Results Meeting
The Ellsworth City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda calls for accepting the School Board and Library Trustee election results and directing the city clerk to notify and swear in those selected. The city reports the meeting will be broadcast on YouTube and Spectrum public-access channels 5 and 7.
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Jackson Laboratory Joins Rare-Disease Research Initiative
The Jackson Laboratory is joining a $46 million international initiative to develop genetic medicines for children with rare neurodevelopmental disorders. Led by the University of Oxford and Boston Children’s Hospital, the project aims to build a shared approach to designing and testing potential therapies across multiple conditions. JAX says its Rare Disease Translational Center will contribute research models, genetic data and shared resources to help evaluate treatments.
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Ellsworth Elks Offer Veterans Free Meals
Ellsworth Elks Lodge 2743 is hosting a Veterans Day event Wednesday, November 11, at 317 High Street. The event is open to the public, and its listing says veterans eat free all day at the lodge. Guests and friends can eat by donation and all proceeds will benefit their Veterans Fund.
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Veterans Day Meals and Deals
Businesses across Maine are offering meals and discounts to veterans and, in some cases, active-duty service members on November 11. Offers include a free coffee or energy drink at Aroma Joe’s and a free meal at participating Applebee’s locations. WABI reports proof of service may be required and encourages customers to check individual locations for details.
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