Meet the Candidates forum introduced seven candidates running for open city council seats
The Heart of Ellsworth hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum for residents to understand the mission of seven candidates running for three of the open city council seats.
Each candidate introduced themselves and discussed their views on challenges seen in Ellsworth according to the Ellsworth American.
The publication reports rising property taxes, traffic flow and school spending were among the many topics brought forward during the forum.
Ellsworth residents can vote for candidates running for City Council on Election Day, Nov. 4, or through absentee voting.
Voters can request absentee ballots by contacting the Ellsworth City Hall or can vote absentee at City Hall through Oct. 30.
Bangor Candidates will address voters’ concerns during forum
Candidates running for the city council and school committee in Bangor will take the stage during a forum the evening of Oct. 16, according to the Bangor Daily News.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters chapter in City Hall at 73 Harlow Street, those among the nine people running will present their views in the largest candidate pool in the last six years.
The paper reports the school committee has four candidates running for two open seats and that portion of the forum will begin at 5:30PM.
The forum for the city council is set to begin at 6:45PM.
The Bangor Daily news says community members can submit questions ahead of time by email.
Schoodic Community Fund awards over $40K in grants
The Ellsworth American reports the Schoodic Community Fund has awarded grants totaling $44,000 to nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities on the Schoodic Peninsula.
The paper reports the largest grant will support initiatives that improve food security.
Other grants include funding for a weekend food program, local food pantry necessities, as well as restoration projects and art programs.
The Ellsworth American states the fund endowment is managed by the Maine Community Foundation.
Northern Light Health announces New President
Northern Light Health announced Guy Hudson as their new president on Wednesday according to the Bangor Daily News.
The paper reports Hudson began his position as the Brewer-Based health system’s president and CEO who will replace Tim Dentry after he announced his retirement in the Spring.
Hudson brings years of experience in health care after serving as CEO of Swedish Health Services for six years and previously serving as chief executive of Providence’s North Division according to the BDN.
Waldo County YMCA brings ‘Bumps & Babies’ support group
On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, the Waldo County YMCA will host their ‘Bumps and Babies’ support group for parents and caregivers.
In partnership with Maine Families of Waldo County and CDC Public Health Nursing, the program is designed to support new and expecting parents.
Upcoming sessions will be held 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on October 28, November 11 and 25 and December 9 and 23 at the Waldo County YMCA.
Topics include maternal mental health, infant care and feeding, navigating resources, and building family resilience.
Fathers, mothers, and all caregivers are welcome.
Rockland Public Library will host a Spooky Screening
Rockland Public Library will be in spooky spirits all October long with special screenings.
The Pen Bay Pilot reports the first screening is 1959’s House on Haunted Hill, starring Vincent Price as a millionaire who invites five strangers to his home with a challenge.
Whoever stays in a locked, allegedly haunted house for one full night will earn $10,000.
The guests find, to their horror, that this challenge is even more terrifying than it seems.
It’ll take place the evening of Oct. 16 at 6PM in the Community Room at the library.
The Rockland Public Library is located at 80 Union St and don’t worry if you can’t make it, stay on the lookout for more frightening screenings through the month.
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/spooky-screening-rockland-library-house-haunted-hill/263053
