Hermon business damaged by fire on Thanksgiving
Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a fire at Economy Motors Thursday morning in Hermon according to WABI news.
Just before 3 a.m., firefighters were alerted to a structure fire at 640 Coldbrook Road.
When they arrived, a section of the building above the garage was on fire.
First responders quickly extinguished the blaze before it was able to spread to any other section of the building.
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/11/27/hermon-business-damaged-by-early-morning-thanksgiving-day/
Home sales in October increased despite uptick in prices
Despite an increase in home prices, sales were up in October.
According to the Maine Association of Realtors, more than 1,651 homes sold in October.
That is a 10 percent increase compared to October 2024 when less than 1,491 homes were sold.
Prices jumped by nearly 8 percent with the average home selling for $426,000.
In October 2024, the average price for a house was $395,000.
Gov. Mills declares Nov. 28 ‘Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day’
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced that Gov. Janet Mills has proclaimed Nov. 28 as ‘Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day’ to honor the tree and wreath industry in the state.
According to the DACF Maine’s Christmas tree sector generates an estimated $19 million in direct economic impact every year.
This supports over 800 workers.
There’s 115 family farms that make us the Maine Christmas Tree Association so if you’re in the jolly spirit visit one this season!
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13336140
Thanksgiving came early for the Ellsworth Historical Society
The Ellsworth Historical society had a pleasant surprise ahead of Thanksgiving.
The five-week Roof over Archives campaign has not only reached but it has surpassed its $26,000 goal!
That means a new roof for the historic Chamberlain/Whitney House will be installed!
The house was built in 1825, however community donors and advocates have worked to preserve Ellsworth’s only official repository for the city’s history.
This major move is the first step in a stabilization plan for the property.
https://www.ellsworthhistory.org/
Mount Desert to sell discounted park passes
Town officials in Mount Desert have an intriguing announcement.
On Monday, Dec.1, they will begin selling half price park passes to Acadia.
They will have in-person sales only while supplies last so if you’re interested, don’t wait plus it could be the perfect gift for someone this holiday season.
https://www.mtdesert.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=44
Thanksgiving marked 50 years since Bob Dylan’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ tour in Bangor
Thanksgiving 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of a big concert in Bangor according to WABI news.
Bob Dylan’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ made a stop at the Bangor Auditorium.
For just $8.50 a ticket, you saw Dylan and numerous musicians and collaborators including Joan Baez and Roger McGuinn for a four-hour show in the Queen City.
It consisted of the classics and some spoken word poetry, but some were disappointed they didn’t hear ‘Blowin in the Wind.’
Bangor Historian Dick Shaw was in the crowd and recalls a memorable set of 20-30 people paying tribute to folk singers who came before them.
He told WABI while it was Bob Dylan’s tour, Joan Baez really stole the hearts in the crowd.
Black Friday at Maine Coast Mall
It’s time for Black Friday shopping!
Over at the Maine Coast Mall M’s GEMS and Maude’s Milk Soap will host a Black Friday Pop Up Shop!
All weekend long you can support different businesses, vendors and crafters which is perfect timing as it falls into Small Business Saturday as well.
If you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping or if you simply want to treat yourself do it by supporting your neighbors in Ellsworth!
