Democrats make efforts to bid for U.S. Senate seat after Platner announcement<\/b><\/p>\n
After Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the U.S. Senate race multiple Democrats have stepped up to put their bid in for the seat.<\/span><\/p>\n A candidate to replace Platner must be done by July 27.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI News reports Troy Jackson, Dr. Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood, Paige Loud, Shenna Bellows, Valli Geiger and Andrea LaFlamme have all expressed interest.<\/span><\/p>\n Platner announced he would withdraw after being accused of sexual assault.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/07\/09\/who-will-replace-graham-platner-maine-ballot-these-democrats-are-raising-their-hand\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine State Police investigate serious crash in Washington County<\/b><\/p>\n On Wednesday, Maine State Police said troopers responded to a serious crash in Trescott Township.<\/span><\/p>\n On Dixie Road officers found 24-year-old Christopher Davenport of Northfield ejected from his car after they said he traveled southbound when his car left the roadway.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say Davenport was the only person in the car and did not have a seatbelt on.<\/span><\/p>\n He was transported to Down East Community hospital and then later transferred to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors.<\/span><\/p>\n Massachusetts man arrested in Belfast facing drug charges<\/b><\/p>\n Police arrested a Massachusetts man for drug charges after a months-long investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n 31-year-old Juan Antonio Arias Almonte is charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says agents learned a man was traveling to the Belfast area selling a substantial amount of illegal narcotics.<\/span><\/p>\n Agents say Almonte was arrested Wednesday after they found a significant amount of cocaine for resale with an estimated street value of $17,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Local bakery closes Ellsworth storefront<\/b><\/p>\n On Wednesday a popular bakery chain announced the closure of their storefront in Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n Sweet Cheeks bakery offers a wide range of cakes, pastries, and muffins.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News says the owners have struggled with filling staff at the location and meeting the rising prices of ingredients along with addressing personal matters.<\/span><\/p>\n The announcement did include that their 24-hour vending kiosk in Ellsworth will remain open.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/07\/09\/hancock\/hancock-business\/ellsworth-maine-mill-mall-sweet-cheeks-closure\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Garden Club & Pink Tulip Festival raffle<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth Garden Club and the Pink Tulip Festival have collaborated to sponsor a raffle.<\/span><\/p>\n The raffle seeks to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n You can purchase tickets for a chance to win two tickets from Scenic Flights of Acadia which is valued at over $300.<\/span><\/p>\n All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Pink Tulip Festival and the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center.<\/span><\/p>\n You can pick up tickets at the center located at 23 Commerce Park and the draw will be held on Monday, July 20.<\/span><\/p>\n Jazz & Swing Sunset Cabaret at Kebo Valley Golf Club<\/b><\/p>\n Leading up to a jam packed week of music at the Bar Harbor Music Festival is the Jazz & Swing Sunset Cabaret at Kebo Valley Golf Club.<\/span><\/p>\n A jazz band will hit the stage at 6:30 p.m. giving participants an unforgettable night of classic swing under the sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n Organizers say if you arrive early, you could get a free dance lesson to spruce up your steps before the fun really begins.<\/span><\/p>\n The fun happens this Saturday, July 11, so to purchase your tickets follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n