Deputy Jeffrey McFarland named Maine Sheriffs’ Association Deputy of the Year

Congratulations Deputy McFarland and thank you for 30 years of dedicated service to the people of Hancock County!

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Aquaculture lease hearing scheduled

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...

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

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

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

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.