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Women-owned businesses thrive on Ellsworth's Main Street

On a Monday afternoon in mid-March, Barbara Courchesne is working out of her storefront on Main Street, preparing her business for more season…

Crowd turns out in support of Gouldsboro food trailer

The meeting room at Prospect Harbor United Methodist Church was jam-packed for the Gouldsboro Planning Board public hearing concerning the sit…

Surry residents discuss road improvements, GSA tuition ahead of votes

Surry voters at a hearing Monday, March 23, about upcoming town votes had differing views on whether to move forward with a plan to protect Ne…

Short-term rental registry proposed during city budget process

"The reason why I think we need to track that data is for a couple of reasons. One, just health and safety reasons for the guests that are staying at those places.”

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Verona Island business undergoing big expansion

Mar 26, 2026

A family-owned business on Verona Island has outgrown its existing space and is more than doubling its footprint this year.

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Two seeking Blue Hill Select Board seat

Mar 26, 2026

Blue Hill voters will have a contested Select Board race to decide Friday, April 3. Polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town office.

Real Estate

Real estate transfers week of April 2

Mar 26, 2026

The following deed transfers were recorded from March 19-25 at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds:

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Women-owned businesses thrive on Ellsworth's Main Street

Mar 25, 2026

On a Monday afternoon in mid-March, Barbara Courchesne is working out of her storefront on M…

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Crowd turns out in support of Gouldsboro food trailer

Mar 25, 2026

The meeting room at Prospect Harbor United Methodist Church was jam-packed for the Gouldsbor…

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Surry residents discuss road improvements, GSA tuition ahead of votes

Mar 25, 2026

Surry voters at a hearing Monday, March 23, about upcoming town votes had differing views on…

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Short-term rental registry proposed during city budget process

Mar 25, 2026

"The reason why I think we need to track that data is for a couple of reasons. One, just hea…

Local veterinarian disciplined by state board

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Local veterinarian disciplined by state board

Mar 25, 2026

A local veterinarian has been to disciplined by the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine after…

Education

RSU 24 readying for budget votes

Mar 24, 2026

Budget season continues in Sullivan-based Regional School Unit 24; the next big step is for …

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High school notebook: Ellsworth swimming standout Jester commits to UMaine

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Ellsworth High swimming standout Cavan Jester will be taking his talents to the University of Maine next year.

AOTW: Natalie Simpson

Mar 26, 2026

Bucksport native Natalie Simpson earned her first collegiate softball pitching win March 18 and is our Athlete of the Week.

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The Red Zone: Cautious optimism surrounds Red Sox as Opening Day beckons

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The Red Zone: Cautious optimism surrounds Red Sox as Opening Day beckons

Mar 25, 2026

There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the 2026 edition of the Red Sox, but they should be met with caution.

Women's basketball: Blue Hill native Jaffray earns WBCA All-American honors

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Women's basketball: Blue Hill native Jaffray earns WBCA All-American honors

Mar 23, 2026

The Red Zone: Patriots' offseason off to a great start, and other thoughts

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The Red Zone: Patriots' offseason off to a great start, and other thoughts

Mar 20, 2026

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College softball: Former Bucksport star Simpson earns first win for UMaine-Farmington

Mar 19, 2026

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Maine’s rural health care players confront challenges while trying to stay afloat

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Lawmakers look to address healthcare challenges on multiple fronts

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Lawmakers look to address healthcare challenges on multiple fronts

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Providers in Hancock County are slowly but cautiously integrating AI into health care

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Neil Diamond tribute sure to be ‘So Good!’

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Neil Diamond tribute sure to be ‘So Good!’

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Broadway and television star Robert Neary will bring his high-energy production, “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” to the Criterion Thea…

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Chamber musicians to share ‘joy’

Mar 24, 2026

Winter Harbor concert to feature works by Bach, Chopin, Mozart

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Winter Harbor concert to feature works by Bach, Chopin, Mozart

Mar 24, 2026

‘Make Way for Ducklings’ auditions March 31

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‘Make Way for Ducklings’ auditions March 31

Mar 24, 2026

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Raise the bar

Maine’s probate court system is antiquated, unsupervised and, in Hancock County of late, a spectacle. It’s time for the Legislature to finally act on reform.

Landings signal pressures facing lobster industry

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