Old Town & Milford schools evacuated after threats
Thursday morning the Penobscot County Sheriff’s office said Old Town and Milford schools evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Police say the schools received threatening calls just after eight in the morning.
WABI news reports students were taken to the Old Town YMCA and all students and staff were safe.
Police said there’s no immediate danger and confirmed nobody was injured.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/03/19/milford-school-evacuated-after-incident/
$12M to address state housing crisis
A big boost to help address Maine’s housing crisis.
$12-million in state funding will go toward Maine’s housing crisis funded by Maine’s Home for Good program.
Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Housing say the funding will be used to create 92 new affordable apartments in Bangor, Portland and South Portland.
WABI news reports the developments were chosen through a competitive review process.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/03/19/maines-home-good-program-commits-millions-ease-housing-crisis/
Tremont could reverse a 100-year-old rule
Talks are underway about reversing a 100-year-old rule in Tremont.
During the select board meeting the town manager brought up the latest draft of a deer hunting season proposal for the town.
The Bangor Daily news reports the proposal has received unofficial approval by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife officials.
The publication reports the present ban on deer hunting was implemented by the 85th Maine Legislature.
Tremont voters will have the chance to share their thoughts on the hunting plan as Tremont officials will open up a vote to residents on May 11.
Learn how to preserve Ellsworth history through window restoration workshop
Applications are officially open for you to learn a rare craft and preserve Ellsworth history.
Organized by the Ellsworth Historical Society, you can enjoy a hands-on historic window restoration workshop called ‘Windows Into Our Past: Community Learning Through Historic PReservation”, to make your mark on the rehabilitation of the Old Hancock County sheriff’s home and jail as well as the 1886 Queen Anne-style building.
Leaders wanted to host this workshop on Sunday, May 17 to not only give community members a chance to make a mark on a historical project but because the business of repairing wooden windows is declining simply because people no longer have the skills.
However, they say historic windows like such are central to the building’s architectural character.
If you want to take part submit your application by heading to our website.
There’s only 15 spots for the workshop.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeoxARm3O7viJLKLn2QkUJq21ysIko6H0JZ2MpzOgo6Mbx6w/viewform
HCTC students bring home gold from SkillsUSA conference
Hancock County Technical Center students are shining bright after bringing home the hold from the SkillsUSA Maine State Leadership and Skills Conference.
They didn’t just bring home the hold they brought home 50 medals from the competition.
The Ellsworth American reports 85 students from the HCTC competed in the conference earlier this month showing their skills in biotechnology, restaurant services to criminal justice.
Now, the national competition will take place in Atlanta and the publication reports students who won gold will have the chance to attend in the national event.
Spring is here: Enjoy the annual Seed Swap
Don’t forget to get ready for Spring at the 3rd Annual Seed Swap!
Happening Saturday, March 21, head over to the Ellsworth Public Library to get expert advice from master gardeners, Native Gardens of Blue Hill and the Ellsworth Garden Club.
From 10am to 1pm you can find gardening books and don’t forget to bring your seeds to share with others or swap them.
Please make sure the seeds you bring are no more than two years old and are clearly marked.
https://ellsworth.libcal.com/calendar/EPL-Events/annual-seed-swap-2026
