District VI Jazz Festival
Neither wind, nor rain, nor smoking popcorn machines could keep the District VI Jazz Festival from going on as scheduled Feb. 26. When the final notes were sounded about 9:30 p.m., nearly 40 jazz bands, choirs, ensembles and combos had advanced to state jazz festivals.
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MACHIAS — Doug Jones had more than spring-like weather to be happy about this week.
Work Begins on RSU 24 Budget
ELLSWORTH — The proposed preliminary budget for Regional School Unit 24 (RSU 24) is $30.6 million, down 5.5 percent from the prior year.
Emergency Bill Looks to Expand Ocean Energy Resources
AUGUSTA — Key bills before the Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy aim to shape Maine’s ability to generate electricity and compete as a producer of renewable energy for generations to...
Rabid Skunk in Surry Prompts Warning
SURRY — An incident involving a rabid skunk has prompted Brad Saunders, animal control officer in Surry and Blue Hill, to warn pet owners to immunize their pets against rabies.
EHS, MDI Swimmers Named PVC All-stars
ELLSWORTH — The Penobscot Valley Conference has named its all-star swim teams for the 2009-2010 season and the Ellsworth Eagles and Mount Desert Island Trojans are well represented.
33 Teams to Compete in 10th Sheriff’s Cup Tourney
ELLSWORTH — Thirty-three junior high level teams and upward of 80 volunteers will be involved when the 10th annual Hancock County Sheriff’s Cup basketball tournament gets under way Friday.
Volleyball Sees Spike
BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island Volleyball Club hosted a fund-raising tournament at the Mount Desert Island YMCA on Monday. Team College of the Atlantic ended up atop the heap as it battled through...
Dolphins Claim Eight State Titles
ORONO — With three individual state champions in four events, two relay championships and a pair of age group state titles, last weekend was a good one for the Dolphins of the James Russell Wiggins Down...
Stars of the Future?
ELLSWORTH — Bryce Harmon and Jared Brown were among the young players competing for one of two Ellsworth teams in a weekend basketball tournament for fifth- and sixth-grade boys sponsored by the Ellsworth...
33 Teams to Compete in 10th Sheriff’s Cup Tourney
ELLSWORTH — Thirty-three junior high level teams and upward of 80 volunteers will be involved when the 10th annual Hancock County Sheriff’s Cup basketball tournament gets under way Friday.
Telephone Museum Seeks Volunteers
ELLSWORTH — The Telephone Museum located on the Winkumpaugh Road is looking for volunteers to assist as guides during the summer season.
Benefit Supper In Orland March 31
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Healthy Aging Fair April 8-9
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Business Workshop Starts March 31
ELLSWORTH — Women, Work and Community is offering a three-session workshop for individuals interested in starting their own business.
Deer Isle-Stonington Chess Team Continues State Level Dominance
ORONO — The Elementary K-6 Team from Deer Isle-Stonington earned its 10th state championship in the last 12 years and its 12th overall at the Maine State Scholastic Team Chess Championships March 6 at...
Cleonice Chefs Among Fresh Talent in Local Restaurant Scene
ELLSWORTH — There’s more than one cook in most restaurant kitchens.
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Brandon Allan Tokas
ELLSWORTH—Brandon Allan Tokas, 19, died March 8, 2010, in Ellsworth. He was born July 27, 1990, in Blue Hill, the son of Barton E. and Bonnie A. Tokas and Chuck and Sally (Williams) Ives.
Frank J. Faulkner
ELLSWORTH—Frank J. Faulkner, 82, of Ellsworth passed away March 6, 2010, at his residence. He was born Jan. 6, 1928, in Steuben, a son of Thomas and Mary (Sheran) Faulkner.
Jack Walter Carter
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Lawrence Durlin McFarland
BAR HARBOR — Lawrence Durlin McFarland, 76, died unexpectedly in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2010.
Nancy Savage
BAR HARBOR — Nancy Savage, 86, originally of Bangor and Salisbury Cove in Bar Harbor, died Dec. 14, 2009, in Baton Rouge, La. Nancy retired from the YWCA-Bangor, and then spent her time between her residence...
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