Court documents reveal information around Norridgewock shooting
New information has come about regarding a shooting in Norridgewock.
Court documents show police responded to a house on Dodlin Road on Feb. 20 finding two men in a fight that led to one shooting the other.
WABI news reports police found 41-year-old Dustyn Merrill holding a towel around the head of the victim and noticed signs of impairment.
Police say Merrill had bail conditions preventing him from consuming alcohol and he was arrested for violating those conditions.
His bail was set at $500 however a state police spokesperson tells WABI there’s no further details at this time.
Healthcare companies in Washington County merge
An important announcement out of Washington County.
Eastport Health Care and St. Croix Regional Family Health Center of Princeton is officially joining forces.
WABI news reports representatives of the companies say it will help them better serve their communities.
With the announcement leaders say patients can expect their providers to give them further information on locations of care, services and more.
Additionally no jobs will be eliminated.
Residents in Bucksport voice concern over landfill operations
The company that owns the landfill in which the Bucksport paper mill once distributed waste too is causing concern among locals.
The landfill owned by Bucksport Mill LLC, a subsidiary of Montreal-based American Iron and Metal is approaching a state-ordered deadline to close by the end of December.
The Bangor Daily News reports after years of attempts to reopen the landfill and explorations of transferring, residents have submitted letters to the Maine DEP to oppose any license changes allowing the site to stay open past the end of the year or accept waste again.
The publications reports concerns are around environmental concerns over past actions and town officials believe no common ground has been met leading to distrust when it comes to following guidelines of particular types of waste on the former mill site.
However the project manager tells the BDN they have every intention to meet any DEP-mandated requirements.
Maine Seacoast Mission accepting applications for 2026-27 academic year
Calling all high school seniors and adult learners in Washington and Hancock Counties.
The Maine Seacoast Mission is ready to hear from you as they’ve opened up their scholarship program applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The scholarships will help applicants pursuing trade, technical and two to four-year institutions achieve higher education and workforce readiness.
Last year the mission awarded $246,000 in scholarships to over 80 students leading 72 percent of them to attend a college or university in Maine.
The application period will remain open until Wednesday, April 15.
To apply just follow the link below.
https://seacoastmission.org/downeast/scholarships/
Maine Drama Festival focuses on giving women a voice
This Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, the Maine Drama Festival District 6 Regionals will return to Ellsworth High School.
Eight different schools will compete focusing on the tragic women of Shakespeare’s plays giving them a chance to rewrite their stories and give them a voice in the production “Enter the Body.”
The Ellsworth American reports the narratives surrounding the women portrayed will show a different fate.
The shows will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and the talent will hit the stage again on Saturday starting at noon.
Just follow the link below for more information on admission and timing.
Buy a cup of joe and help your neighbors
A March-long effort is underway to help local businesses and support food insecurity initiatives.
First National Bank has partnered with Chloe’s Cafe and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry to launch Dream First Community Cup.
Starting on March 3 throughout the month, 10 percent of the price of every regular coffee at Chloe’s Cafe in Ellsworth will go straight to Loaves and Fishes.
The Ellsworth American reports First National Bank will match all donations up to $1,000 which can double the contribution.
Sounds like a heart-warming win-win.
