One dead after I-95 crash in Newport
Maine State Police responded to a crash on I-95 in Newport Tuesday night that left one person dead.
Troopers received reports of a stopped vehicle in the northbound lane near mile marker 157 and they later learned that the same car and a tractor trailer crashed.
At around 11:30 p.m. police say 33-year-old Juan Guallpa of New Hampshire was hit from behind and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the tractor trailer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Police say it’s still unclear why the car was stopped on the interstate.
Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Joshua Staples at 207-973-3700, extension 9.
Former gubernatorial candidate seeks bail after probation violation
After violating his bail conditions multiple times, an attorney representing Eliot Cutler is seeking to amend bail.
The 79-year-old is currently waiting for a hearing on an alleged probation violation in February.
The Ellsworth American reports his attorney says Cutler should be allowed to be released on reasonable bail pending his hearing.
Cutler has been in jail since February after he was found in a South Portland hotel allegedly throwing away covers of DVDs of adult pornography.
This after being on probation for four convictions of possession of sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.
2026 State of the City
Join city of Ellsworth leadership this Friday, April 3 at the Moore Center Theater for the 2026 State of the City.
Starting at 8 a.m. you will hear from the city manager and council chair on Ellsworth’s progress and priorities.
The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce will host the event where the community can hear about new efforts, investments, ordinance updates and more.
However, they stress they want the community’s perspective on what’s working and what needs improvement.
RSVP to katelin@ellsworthchamber.org
Friends in Action will take over ‘At Home Program’
Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties announced a new partnership.
Friend in Action, an Ellsworth-based nonprofit, will take over the ‘At Home Program’ which was formerly operated by Downeast Community Partners.
The program provides rides to medical appointments, deliveries and transportation of essential needs for community members.
Friends in Action help older adults in the community stay active, connected and up to date on social programs and more.
The transfer of services will start on May 1.
Paws for Tales at Ellsworth Public Library
Pups and reading is quite the combo!
For kids, studies have shown literacy skills increased when a therapy dog is present.
That’s why the Ellsworth Public Library will host their Paws for Tales reading session on April 6 starting at 3 p.m.
Team Holly and Team Straya from the Northern Light Therapy dog volunteer program will be there to help children gain confidence in reading and it always helps when you have a support companion by your side.
To sign up for a 15-minute slot in advance follow the link below.
New partnership to advance music offerings for youth on Mount Desert island
A new partnership in Bar Harbor shows that and how far it can reach into the community when people work together.
The Criterion Theatre and Harper House Music Foundation announced a partnership with the Maine Academy of Modern Music.
A multi-year grant of $50,000 will expand offerings for youth on Mount Desert island and surrounding communities.
The new partnership will also fund an area-wide music landscape by identifying and hearing from community leaders, musicians, parents and other stakeholders to support future efforts.
