Assessment reveals Ellsworth\u2019s worst roadways and sidewalks<\/b><\/p>\n
The Ellsworth City council approved a contract with a company called \u2018Citylogix\u2019 to detect defects in roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports data collected recently was discussed during a city council workshop on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n The information stated that based on the Pavement Condition Index, a segment of Maple Street off Surry Road is the worst road in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n Councilors tell the paper they plan to use the data on roads and sidewalks to implement an improvement plan which is expected to be discussed at an upcoming city council workshop.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/city-roads-assessment-ranks-worst-streets-and-sidewalks\/article_a2d5aa17-064c-464e-95f1-d742c6043ea0.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Job offer scams on the rise<\/b><\/p>\n Every day scammers are getting more creative with ways to get money and personal information from people.<\/span><\/p>\n One scam on the rise are job opportunities being presented via text according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The Better Businesses Bureau says they’ve received thousands of reports on these types of scams posing as fake recruiting agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n Red flags to look out for are immediate job offers without interviews, unrealistic pay or promises for easy money.<\/span><\/p>\n Never share your personal or financial information over the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/07\/are-you-receiving-texts-offering-job-offers-experts-say-its-likely-scam\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bucksport moves forward with plan to build Tractor Supply<\/b><\/p>\n A Tracker Supply store could be the newest building in Bucksport this year after the planning board approved a site.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the 22,000 square foot store could potentially call 116 US Route 1 its home which is close to an already existing strip mall.<\/span><\/p>\n The publications reports this Bucksport location will not be set up to include a greenhouse; however the proposal of that feature was submitted to the town.<\/span><\/p>\n Now the project awaits state approval and permits with the developers hoping to start the building process in April or May.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/01\/07\/hancock\/hancock-business\/bucksport-approves-tractor-supply-co-xoasq1i29i\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Friends of Franklin Schoodic Hall awarded grant<\/b><\/p>\n Those working on the restoration project for the Franklin Schoodic Hall received a big boost.<\/span><\/p>\n Morton-Kelley Charitable Trust awarded the organization $5,000 pushing them closer to their goal of $75,000 for their second phase of restoration according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n The work looking to be done is raising the building to complete groundwork needed to install a concrete slab.<\/span><\/p>\n The Friends of Franklin Schoodic Hall wish to bring the building back to life for the community to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to donate toward the restoration effort just follow the link on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/friends-of-franklin-schoodic-hall-receives-financial-boost\/article_4603aee3-8013-4b14-b760-9cfdfd19b4e2.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Peter and the Wolf presented at The Grand<\/b><\/p>\n The Grand Theater announces \u2018Peter and the Wolf\u2019 will hit the stage live on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n The production will be directed by Moxie McBreairty and orchestrated by Rebecca Edmondson.<\/span><\/p>\n The classic show dives into a child\u2019s confusion with the complex world transforming adults into animals where colors and dispositions mirror their human counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n To purchase your tickets just follow the link on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n