Man charged with arson in Harrington fire<\/b><\/p>\n
After a fire erupted at a structure in Harrington on July 17, a man has been charged.<\/span><\/p>\n 75-year-old Arthur Langley is charged with arson and reckless conduct after the state fire marshals office determined the outdoor burn was intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n Langley was arrested Tuesday and is held at Washington County jail without bail.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation remains ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n Eastbrook town residents witness smooth town meeting as majority of article passed<\/b><\/p>\n On Monday, Eastbrook held their annual town meeting and it was smooth sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n Voters approved a nearly two-million dollar budget.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports that included county taxes and funding for education.<\/span><\/p>\n Residents also approved raising sums for local agencies and nonprofits.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/eastbrook-concludes-brief-town-meeting-all-articles-passed\/article_d1874c8d-29a9-44dd-8db2-71b1203c79e9.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Searsport teen recovers after being burned from grease fire<\/b><\/p>\n A Searsport teenager is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a grease fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal were called to Prospect Street on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They determined the 16-year-old was upstairs when she heard the home’s smoke alarms go off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She came downstairs and found the kitchen filled with smoke and a pot of cooking oil burning on the stove.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She tried moving the pot to the kitchen sink but the burning oil flared up, causing severe burns and injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The victim was initially taken to Waldo County General Hospital and then transferred to Maine Medical Center for specialized treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ellsworth PD participates in regional OUI enforcement effort<\/b><\/p>\n In partnership with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and other law enforcement agencies, the Ellsworth Police Department is reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n The regional OUI enforcement effort is a part of the District 7 RIDE Team which will conduct Operating Under the Influence enforcement detail in Ellsworth over the weekend of July 31 through August 2.<\/span><\/p>\n Officers advise you to plan ahead of family or friend gatherings and get a designated sober driver, use a rideshare or taxi, stay where you are if you\u2019ve been drinking and help your loved ones make safe choices as well.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/ellsworth-police-to-participate-in-regional-oui-enforcement-detail-july-31-august-2-2026\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Hydrant Flushing scheduled in Ellsworth\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Just a reminder for Ellsworth residents, hydrant flushing will be happening next week.<\/span><\/p>\n On Thursday, Aug. 6 expect to see work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street.<\/span><\/p>\n The routine maintenance which takes place twice a year will help keep the water system running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n Experts say residents can expect temporary low water pressure or reduced water flow, discolored or yellowish water or cloudy water.<\/span><\/p>\n If you notice these conditions after the flushing is complete, run the cold water tap until it becomes clear.<\/span><\/p>\n The work is expected to start at 7:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/hydrant-flushing-scheduled-for-grant-street-and-chapel-street-on-august-6-2026\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Rotary to host \u2018Blueberry Pancake Breakfast\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n In light of Wild Blueberry celebrations across the state, the Ellsworth Rotary Club invited you to join them Saturday morning for a delicious way to kick off the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting at 7 a.m. head to Down East Family YMCA for their all you can eat blueberry pancake breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n The effort won\u2019t just be a great start to your Saturday morning but it will also support local Rotary scholarships and charitable programs to make a difference in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s $12 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the breakfast or if you\u2019d like to volunteer to help, follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n