Gov. Mills signs extension of line-of-duty death benefits to MaineDOT workers
Governor Janet Mills signed legislation extending line-of-duty death benefits to MaineDOT employees.
The bill was prompted by the tragic deaths of Jimmy Brown and Dwayne Campbell, who were killed in January when a driver failed to stop in a work zone on I-95 in Waterville.
WABI news reports the legislation authorizes a benefit to the families of Brown and Campbell and any future MaineDOT employees who die while performing official duties.
Governor Mills has signed a proclamation marking next week, April 20 through the 24, as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Maine.
City of Ellsworth to host panel on Ash Tree significance
The Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in Maine in 2018.
Now, ecologists are working to spread awareness about the invasive green beetle that can destroy ash trees.
On Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. you can join leaders at the Moore Community Event center to learn more about how they’re spreading across the state.
Not only will you learn more about the issue but solutions will be discussed as well.
https://www.facebook.com/events/25676820465324336/
Expansion plan gets approved for exterior lighting at MDI Hospital
The design review board in Bar Harbor approved an update for Mount Desert Island hospital.
As a part of their ongoing expansion project, the plan included a lighting design.
The Bar Harbor Story reports the board approved the plan for internally illuminated signs at the hospitals Maine Street and Wayman Lane.
The publication reports officials at the hospital say these upgrades are needed to meet federal emergency room requirements.
Recall on Xanax issued by FDA
A popular prescription anxiety medication has been recalled across the country.
The Food and Drug Administration issued the recall on Xanax after they “failed dissolution specifications.”
It affected lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027.
Officials say anyone who has been prescribed the recalled Xanax should stop taking it and safely get rid of it.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/04/16/fda-issues-nationwide-xanax-recall/
Residents, volunteers and more gear up for annual roadside clean up in Ellsworth
It’s already the middle of April and that means the annual citywide roadside clean up is right around the corner.
Beginning Saturday, April 18 the city of Ellsworth invited residents, volunteers and community partners to take part in the week-long effort to spruce up the city.
If you’re already signed up to help remember to wear boots, work gloves, and bright or reflective clothing.
If you have any questions about how you can help, contact Brittany Merrill at 207-669-6608.
24 hour Slumber Pawty to benefit SPCA of Hancock County
Don’t forget to help your local furry friends feel the love this weekend as the SPCA of Hancock County will host their Slumber Pawty Sleepover.
Happening at the shelter our very own Mike Dow will spend 24 hours with the animals there and you can help him fundraise for the shelter.
This will help support programs, medical needs and more at the shelter as they help the sweet fur babies find their forever home.
To support the shelter with Mike follow the link below to give a donation.
The fundraising goal is $1,000.
