Eliot Cutler denied bail in Ellsworth courtroom
On Wednesday, former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler was denied bail.
After facing a judge in Ellsworth, Cutler’s request that he be let out on bail while a case alleging he violated conditions of release moves forward was shot down.
WABI news reports Cutler’s attorney argued he should be released because he has not yet had a hearing for the violation.
This after Cutler was arrested in February making the third time within five months he had been accused of violating probation.
Expect discussions on the school budget and more during Ellsworth City Council meeting
After the Ellsworth School Board approved a $34.6 million budget on Tuesday night, the city council will vote to approve it during the Ellsworth City Council special meeting Thursday.
The budget for fiscal year 2027 is a 7.34% increase from the previous year.
The Ellsworth American reports officials feel they are able to achieve a lot within the strategic plan while preserving key programs and maintaining a fair budget for the taxpayers.
The publication reports one of the major changes in the budget is the decrease in four teaching positions in pre-k, kindergarten, grade three and middle school English language arts.
If the council approves the budget, a referendum will be held for voter approval.
The future of Downeast Maine’s Food System
On April 14, leaders from GrowSmart Maine, Healthy Acadia and the Sunrise County Economic Council are inviting community members, farmers, food producers and more to a workshop.
Starting at 9:30 a.m. the workshop will target the future of the Downeast Food System.
Discussions around the current status of the system will take place however, community officials want to talk about effective ways to improve the food economy and create access to healthy foods across Washington and Hancock counties.
They encourage people to be a part of the conversation.
New program aims to address isolation and loneliness amongst seniors
In an effort to combat loneliness and isolation, the Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor Police Departments have partnered up to let seniors know they are just a phone call away.
The Schoodic Sunrise Project is where members of the departments pair up to call participants a couple times a week to check on them and remind them they aren’t alone.
The Ellsworth American reports if an officer is unable to make contact, they will dispatch another officer to the participants home to check on their safety.
The publication says the free program will also help seniors form a connection with those who serve their community.
Ellsworth City Hall mural helps piece together American History
As you walk into Ellsworth City Hall you’re instantly met with history.
The beautiful mural outside of the city manager’s office will not only tell a piece of Ellsworth history, but it will formulate the history of America.
According to Amy Kenney, a photographer looking to complete a project across the state will now highlight that mural as it tells a story during the Great Depression serving as a symbol of hope during a hard time in American history.
Kenney says projects like this serve an important role in preserving history as it tells the city’s story, quietly in a unique manner.
Slumber Paw-ty to benefit SPCA of Hancock County
The SPCA of Hancock County works every day to make the animals they serve live their best life but it takes a village.
That’s why our very own Mike Down will be hosting a party to remember on April 18 and 19!
He will be taking part in a 24-hour slumber paw-ty as he raises funds to support the shelter.
Their goal is $1,000!
To donate to the cause while Mike gets the best snuggles in the world, you can follow the link below.
