Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to issue SNAP benefits in November<\/b><\/p>\n
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday she is directing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n Mills gave the order after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new guidance Friday indicating it would issue full SNAP benefits in compliance with multiple court orders.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Maine DHHS, about $29 million in Federal funding for SNAP is provided to 170,000 Mainers.<\/span><\/p>\n Mills says Maine DHHS will issue the full November SNAP benefits this week starting Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/07\/mills-directs-maine-dhhs-issue-full-snap-benefits-november\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n New Ellsworth Courthouse location opens up opportunities for future projects<\/b><\/p>\n According to the Bangor Daily News, the site where the city of Ellsworth is constructing the new judicial center could open up the door for further improvements in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper says city manager Charles Pearce says a parking lot for the Down East Sunrise trail could be built near the new courthouse off of Merrill Lane.<\/span><\/p>\n Pearce also told the paper that the city could explore options to build a boardwalk trail along part of Card Brook, a wetland on the east side of High street.<\/span><\/p>\n This if the city gets an easement and grant money that hasn\u2019t been applied for yet.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/11\/08\/hancock\/hancock-government\/wetland-boardwalk-new-ellsworth-courthouse-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Childcare facility in Bar Harbor closing at the end of the year<\/b><\/p>\n According to the Bar Harbor story, the childcare facility at Jackson Laboratory will be closing its doors on December 31, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication says parents and caregivers received the news Wednesday night after officials said they explored every avenue to make the facility financially stable, however the losses year-to-date are greater than budgeted for.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials tell the Bar Harbor Story they are working to find child care options for those who need assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/barharborstory.com\/2025\/11\/07\/jax-childcare-center-to-close-at-years-end-amid-staffing-financial-challenges\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Fill the Bus, Feed WCTC Students\u2019 donation drive underway<\/b><\/p>\n The Pen Bay pilot reports the Waldo County Technical Center will host a donation drive throughout the month of November.<\/span><\/p>\n The \u2018Fill the Bus \u2013 Feed WCTC Students\u2019 drive invites the community to donate nonperishables and supplies like toiletries, papers goods and household essentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The paper says donations can be dropped off through Monday, Nov. 14 at Waldo County Technical Center.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the drive follow the link below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ‘Fill the Bus, Feed WCTC Students’ donation drive ensures that no student goes hungry | PenBay Pilot<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Searsport community honors local hero<\/b><\/p>\n The Searsport community held a celebration for its harbor master, Wayne Hamilton, Friday night, according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n Family, friends, and residents came together to honor Hamilton\u2019s long career with a lifetime achievement award as he begins retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n He\u2019s served as the harbor master since 1985 and has compiled countless rescue missions.<\/span><\/p>\n While life on the water has brought Hamilton fulfillment, he believes the impact he\u2019s been able to have on other people is where he finds the most joy.<\/span><\/p>\n