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Machias Hospital Has License Fully Restored

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.

 
Alewives Requirement May Tighten Lobster Bait Supply

ELLSWORTH — A Department of Marine Resources (DMR) requirement that the city of Ellsworth stock more Union River alewives in Leonard and Graham lakes could further tighten the supply of lobster bait.

 
Father and Son Convicted of False Theft Allegation Against Officer

ELLSWORTH — A recorded jailhouse phone call between a father and son led to their convictions for falsely accusing a Maine State Police sergeant of stealing money.

 
Department of Education to Hold Regional Meetings on Use of Federal Funds

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education will host five meetings throughout Maine to seek input as it develops Maine’s blueprint for education reform and its application for $75 million or more of federal funds under the Race to the Top initiative.

 
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 come.

 
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.

 
Ellsworth Police: Man Arrested in Domestic Incident

ELLSWORTH — A local man was arrested after police and Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident at a Cards Court residence.

 
SERC Receives Additional $4.7 Million

WINTER HARBOR — The National Park Service has awarded an additional $4.7 million in stimulus funding to convert Acadia National Park at Schoodic into a woodland campus.