| Judge Clears Ellsworth Lawyer of Wrongdoing |
| BANGOR — The judge in a disciplinary hearing held in response to complaints against an Ellsworth attorney has found that no rules of professional conduct or bar rules were violated. Five complaints against attorney Christopher Whalley were filed with the Maine Board of Overseers to the Bar and heard on April 24 and May 7 at the Penobscot County Judicial Center. In his decision, Justice Warren ... |
| 05/23/2012 |
| Walk for Life Set for This Weekend |
| LAMOINE — The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center’s 12th Annual Walk for Life is scheduled for Saturday, at the Addison Town Hall. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. and the walk is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. There will be a 2-mile or a 5-mile course option. All proceeds will benefit the free services the center provides to people affected by cancer in Hancock and Washington Counties ... |
| 05/23/2012 |
| Lady Mariners Wallop Wolverines |
| DEER ISLE — The Deer Isle-Stonington Mariners pounded out 15 hits in five innings as they romped to a 12-2 win over the Schenck Wolverines on Tuesday. Amber Jones slammed a three-run homer, a double and a single to drive in five runs for the Mariners. Moriah Nutter drove in three runs with five singles, Janelle Ciomei drove in three runs with two singles and a double and Chelsea Brown also had a ... |
| 05/23/2012 |
| Hancock County Jail Log |
| ELLSWORTH — The following individuals recently were booked into the Hancock County Jail: May 6 Jesse Bowden, 29, Ellsworth, operating while under the influence (OUI), operating after suspension (OAS). Chase Debeck, 20, Franklin, bail violation, bailed. Kyle Grossman, 26, Bar Harbor, OUI, bailed. William Moody, 22, Cherryfield, failure to appear in court (FTA). Daniel Savoy, 55, Sullivan ... |
| 05/11/2012 |
| Lady Eagles Down Tigers |
| ELLSWORTH — Righthander Annika Firestone allowed just two hits and struck out six batters in pitching the Ellsworth Eagles to a 12-2 win over the Sumner Tigers on Monday. A combination of four walks, two hit batters, two wild pitches and three hits gave the Eagles seven first-inning runs. Sam McGuire had a bunt single, Emily Berry stroked a two-run single and Nicole Austin slammed a bases-loaded ... |
| 05/16/2012 |
| Eagles Sweep Tigers |
| SORRENTO — On Monday, the Ellsworth Eagles defeated the Sumner Tigers 5-0. The Eagles got 8-0 singles wins by Small over Braden Wentworth, Toothaker over Jason Smith and Beardsley over James West, with the doubles wins coming by forfeit. For more sports news, pick up a copy of The Ellsworth American. |
| 05/09/2012 |
| Subway Cleared to Roll Into Fresh Location |
| BUCKSPORT — Planning Board members voted May 15 to allow Subway sandwich shop to relocate next to Family Dollar in the Route 1 mini-mall. Subway, currently located next to Rite Aid pharmacy in the Fort Knox Shopping Plaza, will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Curves fitness center. Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Hammond said board members looked at parking at the mini-mall and ... |
| 05/16/2012 |
| Knowlton Park Planning Continues |
| ELLSWORTH — The Knowlton School property will remain largely unchanged this summer, but city officials and community supporters have big plans for the future. Members of the committee planning a community park at the site are reviewing resumes and applications for a fund-raising consultant. City Manager Michelle Beal said the goal is to raise $400,000 from community donations and another $500 ... |
| 05/19/2012 |
| HCTC Students Selected for National Competition |
| ELLSWORTH — Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) will send eight students — the largest group in recent memory — to the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City, Mo., in June. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. The HCTC students qualified for nationals by earning medals at the state ... |
| 04/27/2012 |
| All County Teams Still in Playoff Hunt |
| ELLSWORTH — With a lineup that includes seven freshmen and sophomores, the Bucksport Golden Bucks have played their way to an 8-2 record and third place in the Eastern Maine Class C standings. All six Hancock County teams are very much in the hunt for spots in the post-season playoffs. In Class B, the 6-5 Mount Desert Island Trojans are currently ranked sixth and the 5-7 Ellsworth Eagles are ... |
| 05/16/2012 |
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