Unauthorized person enters Ellsworth school<\/b><\/p>\n
An investigation is underway after an unauthorized person walked into Ellsworth Elementary Wednesday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n The individual was escorted out by staff.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the person entered through the eighth-grade wing at around 9:13 AM and they appeared to be disoriented.<\/span><\/p>\n School officials say they believe the person was not a threat to the school however Ellsworth Police did respond.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the person was issued a formal no-trespassing order for all Ellsworth School department grounds and fields.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/education\/unauthorized-individual-escorted-out-of-eems\/article_ec9f1d30-3fbe-4e0c-bcc7-3d0170daf888.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Former Acadia National Park employee sues federal government<\/b><\/p>\n A Bar Harbor man is suing the federal government over alleged discrimination after being denied a job.<\/span><\/p>\n The man is a former employee of Acadia National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news reports the lawsuit was filed in February alleging the man who is Native American and over 40-years-old was denied a job because of that.<\/span><\/p>\n This after the man who worked at Acadia from 2017-2022 did multiple jobs and was looking to transfer to other positions.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the man alleges his attempts to pursue other jobs motivated supervisors to cancel application processes; however the equal employment opportunity commission dismissed the case.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/05\/26\/hancock\/hancock-police-courts\/acadia-lawsuit-hiring-discrimination\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n State representative pleads guilty to violating election law<\/b><\/p>\n A Maine state representative from Wilton has pleaded guilty to violating an election law.<\/span><\/p>\n Randall Hall entered misdemeanor pleas to unsworn falsification and criminal violation as a part of a plea agreement violating Maine\u2019s Clean Election law.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail and 100 hours of community service.<\/span><\/p>\n 10 charges of aggravated forgery were dropped after being accused of forging 10 signatures on clean election documents in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/05\/27\/state-representative-wilton-pleaded-guilty-violating-maines-clean-election-law\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Community rallies behind Mote family<\/b><\/p>\n After the tragic passing of a 20-year-old in Ellsworth the community has stepped up to support the family.<\/span><\/p>\n Grayon Mote passed away earlier this month and Helen\u2019s Restaurant in Ellsworth hosted a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to support the family.<\/span><\/p>\n On May 20, hundreds of community members poured in, raising nearly $15,000 to support Grayson\u2019s memorial service according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n Community members are exploring other ways to honor Mote by creating a scholarship fund.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/community-rallies-around-mote-family-at-benefit-dinner\/article_5a842b70-d69c-4221-a8be-cdcf346a6bc8.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Free Fishing Weekend in Maine<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to remind families Free Fishing Weekend is coming up!<\/span><\/p>\n On May 30-31 residents and nonresidents can fish in Maine water license-free all weekend!<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s the perfect time as school is almost complete and the sun is hanging around a little longer.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials want to remind fishers this weekend licenses aren\u2019t required however, all other fishing laws and regulations do still apply.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like information on size, bag limits and more in the body of water you choose, just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n