Water Disruption announcement for Ellsworth residents
The Ellsworth Water Department wants residents to remember there is a planned water service disruption Thursday.
City officials tell us the interruption is due to construction and repairs on the system.
They expect it to temporarily affect the entire public water system.
For more details just head to our website.
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/notice-of-water-service-disruption-ellsworth-water-system/
Daycare owner in Trenton suing Maine DHHS
According to the Ellsworth American, the owner of Tiny Tikes Daycare in Trenton is suing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services along with ten of its employees and subcontractors.
The reasoning is alleged defamation and retaliatory action.
The publication says the owner testified before Maine’s government oversight committee in 2023 about the handling of funding for foster children and the treatment of professionals manadated to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
However, the paper says the suit alleges that DHHS later imposed a conditional license on the business withholding thousands of dollars in foster care childcare subsidies, coordinated a removal from a food program and disqualification for a grant.
Maine Human Rights Commission to sue five school districts
The Maine Human Rights Commission has filed a lawsuit against MSAD 70 in Hodgdon, RSU 24 in Sullivan, RSU 73 in Livermore Falls, the Baileyville School Department and the Richmond School Department over policies regarding transgender students according to WABI news.
The Maine Human Rights Commission alleges the five school districts adopted a “hostile educational environment for gender-nonconforming students.”
The lawsuit goes on to state that gender-nonconforming students are harmed by these types of policies because they cannot be sure that they will be protected from discrimination when they participate in athletic competitions.
The commission wrote in the lawsuit that the harm created by these policies begins as soon as they are adopted by intimidating transgender students and making them feel unwelcome and unsafe in a public school.
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce seeking community support for ‘Pasta Drive’
For those at the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, it’s Noodle-Vember.
That’s because when you walk into the chamber in Bangor, you’ll see thousands of pounds of pasta, all thanks to community members and organizations.
The chamber, which serves 21 communities, decided to do a pasta drive after seeing food insecurity increase in surrounding communities.
Not only did they want to figure out a way to help, but area businesses and leaders voiced the same desire to give back.
They will be collecting items until December 5, and if you have a large donation, they will coordinate a time to meet you.
To contact the chamber and learn how you can contribute, follow the link.
Maine filmmaker to premiere nature film with proceeds benefiting research
On Saturday, November 22, those who head to The Grand Theater in Ellsworth will get a chance to see the state of Maine in a way they’ve likely never seen before, according to WABI news.
“Seasons of Maine” is a 48-minute film showcasing Maine’s natural beauty, and it was made by local filmmaker Evan Procko.
Evan is a 21-year old filmmaker who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and he poured his love of the outdoors into this film.
All of the proceeds will be donated to research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
General admission is $15 and you can purchase your tickets on our website.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale in Ellsworth
The City of Ellsworth has announced an opportunity for you to join the Ellsworth Professional Firefighters.
On Saturday, Nov. 22, you can join them at the Shaw’s located at 175 High Street for the Thanksgiving Pie Sale from 9AM until all the pie is gone.
The sale will benefit Christmas for Kids and a local family.
Ellsworth named one of 7 ‘Standout Maine Streets’ in Maine
A big honor for the city of Ellsworth!
Ellsworth has been named one of the seven Standout Main Streets in Maine by World Atlas.
The recognition highlights the downtown businesses, historic architecture and everyone who makes Ellsworth special.
Congratulations Ellsworth and to the other six communities featured in the Pine Tree State!
