Meet the Candidates forum introduced seven candidates running for open city council seats<\/b><\/p>\n
The Heart of Ellsworth hosted a \u2018Meet the Candidates\u2019 forum for residents to understand the mission of seven candidates running for three of the open city council seats.<\/span><\/p>\n Each candidate introduced themselves and discussed their views on challenges seen in Ellsworth according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports rising property taxes, traffic flow and school spending were among the many topics brought forward during the forum.<\/span><\/p>\n Ellsworth residents can vote for candidates running for City Council on Election Day, Nov. 4, or through absentee voting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Voters can request absentee ballots by contacting the Ellsworth City Hall or can vote absentee at City Hall through Oct. 30.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/politics\/city-council-candidates-answer-questions-on-the-budget-tourism-infrastructure-in-public-forum\/article_7ee52542-f6b6-4127-92dd-3f0713b1d31f.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bangor Candidates will address voters\u2019 concerns during forum<\/b><\/p>\n Candidates running for the city council and school committee in Bangor will take the stage during a forum the evening of Oct. 16, according to the Bangor Daily News.<\/span><\/p>\n Hosted by the League of Women Voters chapter in City Hall at 73 Harlow Street, those among the nine people running will present their views in the largest candidate pool in the last six years.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the school committee has four candidates running for two open seats and that portion of the forum will begin at 5:30PM.<\/span><\/p>\n The forum for the city council is set to begin at 6:45PM.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news says community members can submit questions ahead of time by email.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/10\/15\/bangor\/bangor-government\/bangor-city-council-candidates-forum-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Schoodic Community Fund awards over $40K in grants<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the Schoodic Community Fund has awarded grants totaling $44,000 to nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities on the Schoodic Peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the largest grant will support initiatives that improve food security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other grants include funding for a weekend food program, local food pantry necessities, as well as restoration projects and art programs.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American states the fund endowment is managed by the Maine Community Foundation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/schoodic-community-fund-awards-44k-in-local-grants\/article_da255563-cbc0-4aaa-b2d3-b7fef2ebd523.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northern Light Health announces New President<\/b><\/p>\n Northern Light Health announced Guy Hudson as their new president on Wednesday according to the Bangor Daily News.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports Hudson began his position as the Brewer-Based health system\u2019s president and CEO who will replace Tim Dentry after he announced his retirement in the Spring.<\/span><\/p>\n Hudson brings years of experience in health care after serving as CEO of Swedish Health Services for six years and previously serving as chief executive of Providence\u2019s North Division according to the BDN.<\/span><\/p>\n