West Bath woman arrested for Arson<\/b><\/p>\n
A woman has been arrested for arson in connection with a fire at her home in West Bath nearly two weeks ago.<\/span><\/p>\n The Fire Marshal’s Office says 38-year-old Grace Burnham of West Bath was taken to Two Bridges Regional Jail.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the fire destroyed a barn that was used for goats but no injuries were reported.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say Burnham is being charged with arson, animal cruelty, and failure to report or control a dangerous fire.<\/span><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth officials enstate spending freeze<\/b><\/p>\n Budget stability is the goal of a new spending freeze throughout the city of Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Bangor Daily News that includes plans to pause renovations on Knowlton Park playground which was built 22 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n However, there\u2019s no concerns with the safety of the playground.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/03\/25\/hancock\/hancock-government\/discretionary-spending-freeze-ellsworth-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Penobscot County officials receive pushback on new jail<\/b><\/p>\n After voicing the need for a new jail, Penobscot County officials are receiving pushback from local groups.<\/span><\/p>\n The last time the Penobscot county jail saw renovations was in 1988.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the\u00a0 Penobscot County Sheriff says it\u2019s in disrepair however local groups say the funds should be used to keep people out of jail for social programs.<\/span><\/p>\n The Penobscot County Sheriff agreed however he believes there needs to be a physical plan that makes sense in hopes it\u2019ll be voted on this year.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/25\/penobscot-county-wants-new-jail-local-activists-argue-it-will-decrease-incentive-social-programs\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Accessible path to Cadillac Mountain underway<\/b><\/p>\n A new chapter in Acadia National Park is underway.<\/span><\/p>\n Friends of Acadia have partnered with the national park to start the first phase of building a path called the East-West Connector Trail to increase accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports currently Cadillac Summit Road is closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the goal of the trail is to create a safe pedestrian route between two parking lots as the area sees a lot of visitors throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n Park officials tell the paper by May, the road is expected to reopen and any additional work will be completed in the Fall.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.mdislander.com\/news\/environment\/new-east-west-connector-trail-provides-accessibility-on-cadillac-summit\/article_26300a18-3bb0-40b0-b0fd-9ed1efd0332d.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Supporting kids with ADHD, Anxiety and Neurodivergence<\/b><\/p>\n Those at the Blue Hill Public Library want to support children with ADHD, Anxiety and neurodivergence.<\/span><\/p>\n On Wednesday, April 8 from 5-6:30 p.m., parents can join Echo Consulting to discuss different ways that forms of neurodivergence can reflect in learning, socially and daily routines.<\/span><\/p>\n The inclusive workshop will help parents understand how kids process information and their emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n You can register by following the link below and childcare will be provided for kids Pre-K and up who are potty-trained.<\/span><\/p>\n