Also, a new Thai restaurant opened in Old Port, an ice cream shop launches in Nason’s Corner, a new chef for Inn by the Sea and Ellsworth celebrates cider and cheese.
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More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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Group fosters camaraderie among women in timber sports traditionally dominated by males
The Axe Women Loggers of Maine, which will bring world-class talent to Litchfield this weekend, has grown in membership since its inception in 2011, but it is still “a small world,” says its founder.
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Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO
Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.
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Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge for fatal Maine crash
An Ellsworth woman was driving slowly through a parking lot in November 2017 when she hit a guide wire, then accelerated into a tree.
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Maine state senator resigns to take job in Small Business Administration
Louis Luchini of Ellsworth will work as an advocate in the New England region.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Plan to cut food waste will send Maine blueberries to food banks
The packages will reach more than 2 dozen food pantries Down East this fall.
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Fugitive from Massachusetts arrested in Ellsworth
Ramon Smith was being sought on warrants charging him with homicide and strangulation.
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Ellsworth woman sues school board claiming First Amendment violation
The dispute stems from when the city resident questioned the board about students masking and critical race theory.
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Campers at Ellsworth resort sickened
The Maine CDC is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Patten Pond Camping Resort.