Old Town bridge failure prompts extensive investigation<\/b><\/p>\n
State transportation officials and federal experts are launching a forensic investigation into what caused the Llewellyn Estes Bridge in Old Town to partially collapse last week.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine D-O-T officials announced Thursday that independent federal investigators have been brought in to help determine why the span failed on August 14th while crews were pouring concrete for the new bridge deck.<\/span><\/p>\n MaineDOT says construction contractors working on site suffered non-life-threatening injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Old Town Police Chief David White told WABI that three workers were hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine DOT engineers conducted a safety inspection of the temporary bridge adjacent and confirmed it is structurally sound.<\/span><\/p>\n However Detours will be scheduled for Wednesday August 26 so investigators can safely access the river site, remove debris and conduct physical inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n Brunswick couple taken to hospital after crash in Deer Isle<\/b><\/p>\n A couple from Brunswick was taken to the hospital after their car ended up in the ocean in Deer Isle on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says a man was driving on North Deer Isle Road when he failed to make a turn.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports officials say the vehicle went through the driveway of a home and into the backyard before going into the water.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say the car did not go completely underwater because it was low tide.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the driver and the passenger were both taken to the hospital with what they call “non life-threatening” injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say a medical event may have led to the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n Proposal of residential lots in Ellsworth brought forward<\/b><\/p>\n 11 residential lots have been proposed for Nicolin Road.<\/span><\/p>\n A company proposed the subdivision for the city of Ellsworth as the housing market changes.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the company has ties to a prominent Maine logger and the plots will be presented to the planning board for an initial review in the next two weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to construction of the buildings, there\u2019s no mockup of that at the moment since the actual plan hasn\u2019t been approved yet according to the publication.<\/span><\/p>\n Amy Kenney, the communications director of the city of Ellsworth told the BDN the city understands the importance of creating additional housing and support the through behind residential growth.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/08\/20\/hancock\/hancock-housing\/maine-logging-family-proposes-11-residential-lots-ellsworth-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n $400K fundraised for historic Acadia lighthouse<\/b><\/p>\n Friends of Acadia announced a successful milestone within a fundraiser.<\/span><\/p>\n $400,000 has been raised to restore the Baker Island Lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports it\u2019s one of Acadia\u2019s most treasured maritime landmarks standing for nearly 200 years.<\/span><\/p>\n The funds will be used to restore cracking masonry, deteriorating exterior surfaces and fading paint.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/foa-raises-more-than-400-000-to-help-restore-the-historic-baker-island-lighthouse\/article_d6f31509-34c1-4cb3-a948-6f6cc11fff2f.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Fire announced cookout to honor 25th anniversary of 9\/11<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth Fire department announced they will hold a cookout to honor the 25th anniversary of 9\/11.<\/span><\/p>\n The cookout will be held at the fire department starting at 11 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n Food has been generously donated and will be cooked by the Ellsworth Walmart.<\/span><\/p>\n