by Sierra Whaley | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Adult-use cannabis licensing faces Ellsworth city council vote After voters approved the opening of adult-use cannabis in 2024, changes have been moving through the Ellsworth City Council as they discuss licensing. On Jan. 20, the city council will vote on the...
by Sierra Whaley | Jan 14, 2026 | News
Two Maine DOT workers killed in I-95 construction zone crash Two Maine Department of Transportation workers died and a third person was hospitalized after a van crash into a construction zone on I-95 Tuesday morning. Maine State police say 34-year-old Samantha Tupper...
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...
