Emergency crews respond to Levant fire<\/b><\/p>\n
On Friday, emergency crews responded to a structure fire in Levant.<\/span><\/p>\n Firefighters were called to Wing Road to find heavy fire conditions in the back of a home and smoke was pushing through.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports, most of the fire was extinguished in 30 minutes however the back of the home is uninhabitable.<\/span><\/p>\n Nobody was home and no injuries were reported.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/17\/emergency-crews-respond-levant-fire\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth-Downeast Trout Unlimited meeting to be held April 22nd<\/b><\/p>\n At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 the annual Ellsworth-Downeast Trout Unlimited meeting will take place.<\/span><\/p>\n Held at the Moore Community Center in person and online, officer elections will take place, the Rising Trout Award will be announced and an outline of Penobscot Nation river restoration projects will be discussed.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the Penobscot Indian Nation\u2019s Fisheries program has completed over 20 habit restoration projects within the last 15\u00a0 years citing the importance of these annual meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n Downeast Trout Unlimited conserves, protects and restores Maine\u2019s cold water fisheries and watersheds.<\/span><\/p>\n To register for the meeting just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/04\/17\/bdn-maine\/ellsworth-downeast-trout-unlimited-annual-meeting-wednesday\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northeast Harbor project to amplify MDI as a place to live, work and enjoy<\/b><\/p>\n A new project in Northeast Harbor aims to make Mount Desert island a place to live, work and enjoy all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n Longtime summer residents John and Johanna Boynton have donated a piece of land on Man Street to Mount Desert Island Historical Society and Island Housing Trust.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports leaders at the historical society are exploring housing and community gathering spaces as an option to amplify year-round activities and opportunities in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n More discussions are on the way between the two organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/17\/land-gift-sparks-new-housing-community-center-plans-mdi\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Woodlawn launches \u2018Bricks at the Barn\u2019 campaign<\/b><\/p>\n In an effort to preserve a historical site in Ellsworth, leaders at The Barn at Woodlawn have launched a campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n The \u2018Bricks at the Barn\u2019 campaign aims to not only enrich the Black House Museum and complete the Barn\u2019s landscaping, it\u2019s an opportunity for community members to be a part of.<\/span><\/p>\n You can leave a permanent mark on living history and purchase a commemorative brick to honor a loved one, celebrate family ties or affirm your own connection by etching your name.<\/span><\/p>\n