Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Hancock County Judicial Center<\/b><\/p>\n
The groundbreaking to the next chapter of law in Hancock county was held Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n Local officials and the chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court gathered for the event in Ellsworth to celebrate new beginnings for the Hancock County Judicial Center.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the property which is expected to be built on an 18-acre parcel of land will extend off of Merrill Lane thanks to an agreement between the Woodwell Family and the city of Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Supreme Judicial Court chief justice says the new judicial center will be a much needed upgrade allowing court cases to be a safer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Construction is expected to take place in about a year and a half.<\/span><\/p>\n Recall petitioners get extra time to collect signatures<\/b><\/p>\n After organizing a group to recall five Ellsworth city councilors, a committee was granted extra time after failing to reach the threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n The effort started in May after allegations against five councilors claim failure to maintain fiscal responsibility, violating city law and more.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports after the petitions were submitted on June 26, each failed needing 1,279 signatures to proceed to a recall election.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports each one needs about 450 signatures.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/politics\/recall-organizers-get-extra-10-days-to-collect-signatures\/article_56e8f408-3156-4d48-afc1-55782162b505.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Man arrested in Bangor after assault, bail violations<\/b><\/p>\n A man is facing assault charges after police say he threw items at employees and chased a worker out of a Bangor coffee shop Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n Bangor Police say 30-year-old Tyler Corliss, described as a transient, told police he believed he was moving items using \u201csupernatural powers,\u201d according to authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports surveillance video shows Corliss throwing items at staff and striking at least one person, police said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He also chased an employee out of the store.<\/span><\/p>\n Corliss was booked into Penobscot County Jail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/07\/07\/man-arrested-after-reportedly-throwing-items-bangor-coffee-shop-employees\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway set to be marked<\/b><\/p>\n The official marking of a portion of Route 3 has been marked to honor Deputy Luke Gross.<\/span><\/p>\n Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway in Trenton will provide a lasting tribute to Gross\u2019s service and sacrifice to the people of Hancock County.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the highway received legislative approval.<\/span><\/p>\n A formal dedication and unveiling of the memorial highway signs will be on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. according to the publication.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/deputy-luke-gross-memorial-highway-to-be-marked\/article_8b68d69e-3ebc-4dae-91a1-69114980ee4d.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n World\u2019s largest mast sails off Bar Harbor waters<\/b><\/p>\n The day before the fourth, a once in a lifetime view could be seen off Bar Harbor waters.<\/span><\/p>\n The world\u2019s largest single-mast sailing yacht arrived and was anchored in Frenchman Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the superyacht towers at 291-feet high and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 17 crew members.<\/span><\/p>\n