Hancock County in the News

STONINGTON — A proposal to grow oysters, sugar kelp and mussels on 3.26 acres southwest of Andrews Island is set for an Oct. 25 public hearing at 1 p.m. in the Stonington town office. Robert Brewer, of Deer Isle, who currently farms scallops and sea algae on two...

The county offices will be closed in recognition of Labor Day on Monday, 9/4. Regular county hours will resume Tuesday, 9/5 at 8 am.

by Jennifer Osborne, Ellsworth American BLUE HILL — Performing pigs, little person wrestling, llamas clad in costume and goats at play are a few of the new attractions for the 2023 Blue Hill Fair. The fair opens at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, and runs through Labor...

What’s not to love about the annual Winter Harbor Lobster Races and Lobster Festival? The full day of events starts at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, and doesn’t end until nightfall. This year marks the 59th year the seaside village hosts both summertime traditions.

Community art installation project needs fabric donations, sewing volunteers

Success on the baseball diamond has been enjoyed more often than not here over the last several years.

BAR HARBOR — The town of Bar Harbor will lead the way once again for local Independence Day celebrations on Monday, July 4.     The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 6-10 a.m. at the Bar Harbor Athletic Field on Park Street.     Blueberry or plain pancakes,...

Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane was in Blue Hill when he saw a mama duck and her babies trying to cross Main Street while dodging cars and trucks. Kane stopped his vehicle and turned on the lights to stop traffic. Two babies got left behind, so he also helped escort...