Deer Isle man charged for vandalizing Stonington business
After vandalizing a business early Sunday morning in Stonington, a Deer Isle man is behind bars.
Police say 41-year-old Mark Vallejos damaged the storefront of Burnt Cove Market causing thousands of dollars in damage.
WABI news reports Vallejos will be arraigned in court on Monday.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/03/02/deer-isle-man-charged-vandalizing-business-stonington/
Acadia National Park officials announce closure for peregrine falcon nesting
It’s that time of year where space is preserved for peregrine falcons to nest in Acadia National Park.
Officials announced the temporary closures of Jordans Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail and Valley Cove Trail until further notice.
The parking lot for the Precipice Trail will also remain closed to cars as officials look to protect the peregrine falcons from human disturbance or harassment which they say the falcons are vulnerable to.
The National Park service will announce the reopening of the closed areas.
To learn more just follow the link below.
https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/news/20260302.htm
Washington County vehicle weight public hearing
The Washington County Commissioners are looking for public feedback on March 12 as they discuss the enactment of a proposed ordinance.
The “Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways” will prompt discussion on allowing municipal officials to close roadways in Washington County unorganized territories to cars with a gross registered weight above 23,000 pounds.
Officials say it could be a necessary step to prevent damage to roadways.
If you’d like to attend the meeting starting at 4 p.m., a copy of the ordinance is available for review.
To review the ordinance contact the Washington County Unorganized Territories Office at (207)255-8919 or supervisor@wcut.maine.gov or their Facebook page.
Physical Therapy practice gets recognition from ‘Best of 207’
Named as one of the best of the best, the crew at Coastline Physical Therapy have a lot to celebrate.
Best of 207 recognizes outstanding businesses across the state and all of the votes come in from the public.
The Ellsworth American reports Coastline Physical Therapy received a Silver Award in the Physical Therapy category as they work to represent the voices of patients in Deer Isle and Blue Hill while maximizing each individual’s recovery journey.
Congratulations!
Loaves and Fishes ‘Internet Cafe’ open to broader public
Hancock County’s largest food pantry has announced an expansion to an essential service.
The Internet Cafe and computer area is now open to the broader public through Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
Anyone can access the cafe during their open hours and no reservation is needed giving community members more access to curriculum, resume creation, job searching and more.
It’s all in an effort to decrease the digital divide opening up the space to the entire community.
Naiad Country Brewery expands into Blue Hill garden center
Great news for the owners of Naiad Country Brewery out of Orland.
The community favorite will expand their space according to a Facebook post into Mainescape Garden Center in Blue Hill.
The exciting chapter comes as the business has boomed the past couple of years giving locals good eats and drinks but also re-centering beer as an agricultural project.
To keep up with the latest at Naiad just follow the link below.
