Adult-use cannabis licensing faces Ellsworth city council vote<\/b><\/p>\n
After voters approved the opening of adult-use cannabis in 2024, changes have been moving through the Ellsworth City Council as they discuss licensing.<\/span><\/p>\n On Jan. 20, the city council will vote on the adoption of a new license which will open the business application period and start the lottery process according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n If the council implements this new licensing protocol, performance standards will also be in place.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports if things continue to move forward the lottery could take place in June.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/council-to-vote-on-adult-use-cannabis-licensing-lays-path-for-implementation\/article_34d76aff-eb44-42d2-8294-0ba0390805c3.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northern Light primary care in Castine expected to move locations<\/b><\/p>\n Castine residents will see a primary care practice move to Blue Hill in February.<\/span><\/p>\n Northern Light Health will move to the Sussman Health Center on the Northern Light Blue Hill campus according to the Bangor Daily News.<\/span><\/p>\n Doors will open on Feb. 27 and patient care in Castine will end on that same day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Northern Light Health officials tell the BDN the Castine location faced challenges similar to other locations across the state which includes staffing shortages, difficult access and decreasing patient panels.<\/span><\/p>\n Castine staff is expected to contact patients to help them transition.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/01\/13\/hancock\/hancock-health\/northern-light-health-moving-castine-primary-care-practice\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Businesses impacted by recent drought can apply for assistance<\/b><\/p>\n The Small Business Administration has announced small businesses and private nonprofits affected by last summer\u2019s drought can apply for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the disaster declaration covers multiple counties across the state including Hancock and Washington counties.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the loan would cover working capital needed caused by the drought starting on Aug. 19 even if no physical damage occurred.<\/span><\/p>\n sba.gov\/disaster<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Scallop emergency closures<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Marine Resources has issued a Scallop emergency closure.<\/span><\/p>\n The areas that have been affected include Casco Bay Islands, Lower Blue Hill and Jericho Bay, Upper Narraguagus, Inside Chandler Bay and Cobscook, Whiting and Dennys Bays.<\/span><\/p>\n