by Sierra Whaley | Jan 13, 2026 | News
Support for bill designating Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway continues Sen. Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth and Rep. Nina Milliken of Blue Hill testified before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee voicing support of LD 2033. The bill would designate a portion...
by Sierra Whaley | Jan 12, 2026 | News
Man pleads guilty in 2020 manslaughter case A man will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty in a 2020 manslaughter case. Jason M. Andrews pleaded guilty in Hancock County Superior court to reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and aggravated driving to...
by Sierra Whaley | Jan 9, 2026 | News
NTSB says 5-year-old dragged and run over by school bus The National Transportation Safety Board released information after a 5-year-old student was killed last month boarding a school bus in Standish. Simon Gonzalez reached the passenger loading doors but the doors...
by Sierra Whaley | Jan 8, 2026 | News
Assessment reveals Ellsworth’s worst roadways and sidewalks The Ellsworth City council approved a contract with a company called ‘Citylogix’ to detect defects in roadways. The Ellsworth American reports data collected recently was discussed during a city council...
by Sierra Whaley | Jan 7, 2026 | News
Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties program will have an open house On Jan. 16, the Friendship Cottage in Blue Hill will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. The program that was transitioned from Downeast Community Partners to Community Action...
