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...
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CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
Aug 29, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
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.
Blue Hill Fair offers new additions to 2023 lineup
Aug 28, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
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...
Fun from dawn to dusk at Winter Harbor Lobster Festival
Aug 2, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
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
Jul 28, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
Community art installation project needs fabric donations, sewing volunteers
Ellsworth Little League is off to State Tourney
Jul 14, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
Success on the baseball diamond has been enjoyed more often than not here over the last several years.
The county offices will be closed for the July 4rth Holiday.—–Fourth fun planned throughout Hancock County
Jun 30, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
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,...
Police Escort for Ducks
Jun 30, 2023 | Hancock County in the News
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...