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The Ellsworth American’s 2026 election portal is tracking live returns and precinct reports across contested federal, state, and municipal races.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Key matchups featured on the ballot include Susan Collins and Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate, a three-way gubernatorial race, and four candidates vying for two seats on the Ellsworth City Council.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports voters can follow precinct counts and race analysis through the online portal throughout Election Night.<\/span> Ellsworth Voting Information for Election Day<\/b><\/p>\n Ellsworth polling stations will be open Tuesday, November 3rd, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. across all four municipal voting wards to accommodate local voters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n City Hall will be open strictly for election balloting, meaning all standard administrative and public service counters will remain closed for regular business throughout the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The location of Ward One is at the Ellsworth City Hall in the Upstairs Auditorium at 1 City Hall Plaza. Ward two is located at Your Place Community Center at 4 Old Mill Road. Ward Three votes at Maine Coast Baptist Church in the gymnasium at 867 Bangor Road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ward Four residents vote at Ellsworth City Hall in the Council Chambers at 1 City Hall Plaza.<\/span><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth reports completed absentee ballots must be physically returned to the city clerk by 8 p.m. to be counted.<\/span> Bangor Mall Condemned by City Officials<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Bangor posted official condemnation notices at the Bangor Mall on Monday after declaring the interior retail property unfit for human occupancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Exterior-access anchor stores Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods and JCPenney, along with Furniture, Mattresses & More, will remain open and accessible to the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WABI reports the sudden closure took interior mall tenants by surprise, though organizers confirm this weekend’s scheduled 300-vendor craft fair will still proceed in alternate adjacent space.<\/span> Bail Doubled to $100K for Former Husson Professor<\/b><\/p>\n A Bangor judge agreed to double bail to $100,000 cash for former Husson University assistant professor Jonathan Houck, who faces 10 felony counts of child sexual abuse material and violation of privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prosecutors argued the substantial increase was necessary after digital forensic searches revealed Houck secretly photographed adult college students undressing alongside possessing illicit material of minors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WABI reports that if released on bail, Houck is barred from internet access, campus grounds, contact with minors, and must stay at least five miles away from local elementary schools.<\/span> Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley Unveils $340K Renovations<\/b><\/p>\n The historic Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley has debuted a major interior makeover after raising more than $340,000 through a nationwide GoFundMe campaign following an August feature on CBS Sunday Morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Owner Autumn Mowery, who purchased the 1974 bowling landmark at age 18, used the crowdsourced funds to install new hardwood flooring, retro seating, heat pumps, and ADA accessibility ramps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports Mowery plans to professionally refinish all bowling lanes this coming spring while continuing to offer behind-the-scenes mechanical tours of the 1940s-era pinsetters.<\/span> Bangor Daily News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Jewelers Hosts ‘Bubbles & Bling’ Event<\/b><\/p>\n Ellsworth Jewelers is inviting the community to a special seasonal “Bubbles & Bling” shopping showcase hosted at its downtown storefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The public event offers attendees an opportunity to browse new fine jewelry collections, enjoy refreshments, and take advantage of seasonal retail promotions. <\/span>
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