Ellsworth man indicted after allegedly showing himself to a child<\/b><\/p>\n
An Ellsworth man charged with a felony after allegedly exposing himself to a child has been indicted by a Hancock County grand jury.<\/span><\/p>\n 68-year-old Earl Hilton was indicted on Aug. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the incident happened in 2025 stating Hilton exposed himself to a child that was seven years old.<\/span><\/p>\n He\u2019s charged with visual sexual aggression against a child and indecent conduct according to the publication.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/grand-jury-indicts-man-who-allegedly-exposed-himself-to-child\/article_88d2a602-5aad-4ddd-a4d4-3e9031145a2c.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Versant Power scam warning<\/b><\/p>\n Utility scams have become more frequent in Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n Versant Power is warning customers how they can be aware of when a salesperson shows up at their door.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports a salesperson offering to lower your electric bill or enroll you in a community solar program may mention Versant Power but that does not mean the person actually works for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n Utility scams and legitimate third-party energy offers can sometimes look similar when a salesperson shows up at your door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However representatives say they don\u2019t send anyone door to door and to always review the terms presented to you.<\/span><\/p>\n Fate of Ellsworth Hydroelectric project remains unknown<\/b><\/p>\n Black Bear Hydro Partners LLC has pushed back against a ruling regarding two dams on Leonard Lake and Graham Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Environmental Protection decided to deny their water quality certification.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports Black Bear is a subsidiary of the hydropower company Brookfield Renewable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports for the second time that Black Bear has been denied water quality certification and filed an appeal as they try to renew a license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/waterfront\/black-bear-appeals-mdeps-water-quality-certification-decision\/article_3fe8f9eb-7aec-46e3-9df7-2ffa6016782a.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Request for Proposals of Merrill Lane extension released<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth has put out a request for proposals regarding the construction of the Merrill Lane Extension.<\/span><\/p>\n 1,225 linear feet of Merrill Lane could transform into a finished municipal roadway including stormwater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water, electrical and communication utilities.<\/span><\/p>\n City leaders say the clearing and grubbing has already been completed.<\/span><\/p>\n A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at Merrill Lane on Monday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on where to submit questions or if you\u2019re an interested contractor, follow the link.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/city-of-ellsworth-seeks-proposals-for-merrill-lane-extension\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Land use violation hearing over Blue Hill restaurant delayed<\/b><\/p>\n A restaurant in Blue Hill has allegedly violated its land use, however the owner says the right protocols were taken.<\/span><\/p>\n The owner of Blaze Restaurant says they\u2019re working with Blue Hill town officials to find a common ground with alleged construction violations.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the town considered legal action against the violations however, the owner says the projects were approved by the Blue Hill\u2019s then-code enforcement officer and state officials.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the hearing regarding the matter has been postponed and attorneys representing both parties are having discussions about the settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/08\/10\/hancock\/hancock-government\/blue-hill-delays-action-blaze-restaurant\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth Craft & Vendor Fair<\/b><\/p>\n Calling all crafters, makers & vendors- the City of Ellsworth has a table waiting for you!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Craft\/Vendor Fair is coming up Saturday, September 26th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your table reservation helps support Backpacks for Kids and Christmas for Kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Registration information can be found on the city’s website and Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\n