Man dies in Hancock from motorcycle crash<\/b><\/p>\n
On Friday a Sullivan man died following a head-on motorcycle crash.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine State Police say just before 8:30 a.m., 44-year-old Jim Hoyt was driving westbound on a motorcycle, crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a pickup truck in Hancock.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say Hoyt was wearing a helmet and the driver of the truck sustained minor injuries from the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash remains under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n Member of Robbins family dies from injuries in Searsmont explosion<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Public Safety shared that Alden J. Robbins died from injuries he suffered in the explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.<\/span><\/p>\n The Robbins family shared he died on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n The family said Robbins was the co-owner of the mill and served as Vice President of Sales for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n They expressed gratitude for the care provided by teams at Maine Medical Center and the Sumner Redstone Burn Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n A celebration of life will be held at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n Company that owns assisted living homes in Hancock & Waldo county faces liens and debts<\/b><\/p>\n The owner of at least five Maine assisted living homes in Hancock and Waldo counties faces lawsuits for unpaid debts.<\/span><\/p>\n Magnolia Assisted Living faces two major lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Bangor Daily news, lawsuits involve alleged unpaid debts that total more than $900,000 on top of multiple liens.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports there is a pattern of liens on properties in Maine over the last several years including an active case in Waldo County.<\/span><\/p>\n The company is based out of Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/07\/04\/hancock\/hancock-business\/magnolia-assisted-living-1-m-debt-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northeast Harbor library set to host community circle program<\/b><\/p>\n A community collaboration will set the stage for monthly sessions of discussions about grief, affordability of MDI or communicating through conflicting times.<\/span><\/p>\n Downeast Restorative Justice and the Northeast Harbor Library will host their community circle program on July 9, August 13 and September 10.<\/span><\/p>\n On July 9, participants will discuss processing grief and there\u2019s no expectation expected to show up, listen and be heard.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about the program follow the link below or give the library a call at 207-276-3333.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/nehlibrary.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Notice for dog owners in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n The sun\u2019s out and you\u2019re not the only one ready to get outside but so is your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n However, city officials have noticed an uptick in something being left behind after those long walks.<\/span><\/p>\n They want to remind dog owners to pick up your pet waste as kids, families, athletes, coaches and visitors explore!<\/span><\/p>\n The increase has been noted more on DeMeyer Field and Wilson Field.<\/span><\/p>\n Just a reminder to be responsible and carry a bag because that\u2019s one thing patrons don\u2019t want to run into.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/a-friendly-reminder-for-dog-owners-pick-up\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Tree Pests and Disease forum<\/b><\/p>\n There\u2019s been a major movement in education around protecting our trees across the state as multiple invasive species have been present.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why the City of Ellsworth is hosting an intro to tree pests and disease presentation on Wednesday, July 8.<\/span><\/p>\n Attendees will hear from the city\u2019s urban forestry assistant about controlling methods, signs and symptoms related to pest and disease issues seen today.<\/span><\/p>\n The free event starts at 6 p.m. and there\u2019s no need to register for the presentation which will be held at the Heart of Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n