ELLSWORTH: Maine Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 Downeast Innovation grant to Heart of Ellsworth. The funds will support revitalization efforts and provide Heart of Ellsworth an opportunity to explore creative ways to fill empty storefronts. This work will encourage community collaboration and involvement in downtown Ellsworth. Additionally, funds will be...
OHI is excited to announce its plans to open a Clubhouse in Ellsworth in 2019, providing employment opportunities and more to adults with mental illness in Hancock County. A key component to the success of this service is a robust, active Advisory Board. A Clubhouse is a community-based social and vocational...
Bar Harbor, Maine– Seven Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees were recognized for theiroutstanding contribution to the organization’s success during the bank’s annualall-employee meeting. Dennis Borcuk, Systems Engineer in Newport, New Hampshire received the Salisbury Service Award. Jack Frost, Director of Community Giving in Ellsworth, Maine received the Communication Award. Erica Dancosse, Staff...
ELLSWORTH - FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars, the award-winning regional source for extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, today announced that after a successful first year as a FIORE Authorized Reseller, Acadia Provisions at 425 High Street in Ellsworth has expanded to be a full FIORE tasting bar...
American Red Cross offers safety tips to help prevent home fires caused by holiday decorations The holiday season is here, and the American Red Cross wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of...
Ellsworth—For the past two years officers at the Ellsworth Police Department have chosen to relinquish shaving for the entire month of November, as they participate in the nationally recognized, ‘No Shave November’ fundraising and awareness event. The primary motivation behind their efforts was to raise cancer awareness, evoke conversation about the...
WINTER HARBOR - Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Schmitt as Science Communication Specialist. In this new role at Schoodic Institute, Schmitt will communicate the work of Schoodic Institute scientific staff and Second Century Stewardship research fellows, as well as research in...
Ellsworth - The worship team of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth (UUCE) has prepared special spiritual programs for this month of December, 2018, in addition to their regular Sunday services. The UUCE is a welcoming congregation and anyone needing a time for worship, reflection, and connection is encouraged to...
Bar Harbor – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is pleased to announce their first annual Holiday Toy Drive starting December 10, 2018. You are invited to bring a children’s toy to any branch of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust from December 10-21, 2018. All Bar Harbor Bank & Trust branches in...
Ellsworth— Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is proud to announce that The Leapfrog Group and The Joint Commission, two national organizations, have recognized the hospital with high marks for excellent quality and safety. “We put our patients first in all that we do here,” explains John Ronan, president of Maine...