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8 Semifinalists for Maine’s Teacher of the Year Announced Include Hancock and Penobscot County Teachers
The Maine Department of Education announced on Tuesday, July 2nd the 8 semifinalists for the Maine Teacher of the Year. Ryan Lowell - Ellsworth High School - Hancock County. Emilie Throckmorton - Bangor High School - Penobscot County. Kristel Anuszewski - Windsor Elementary Elementary School - Kennebec County. Shilo Burnham...
Hancock County Sheriff's log week of July 4
ELLSWORTH — A Prius caught fire after hitting a chainsaw that had fallen off a pickup truck at the intersection of Route 1 and Castine Road in Orland June 26, said Sgt. Marcus Downes. Richard Wardwell, 44, of Orland was driving a 2006 Chevrolet eastbound when the chainsaw fell...
EHS teacher a semifinalist for Maine Teacher of the Year
ELLSWORTH — Hancock County's Teacher of the Year Ryan Lowell is still in the running for the state honor after being named July 2 as one of eight semifinalists for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year. Lowell, who teaches English at Ellsworth High School, was named one of 16...
HCTC Student’s and Staff’s Last Day in Atlanta at SkillsUSA [PHOTOS]
Thanks to Meghan Stubbs for sending us daily updates so we knew what the Hancock County Technical Center's (HCTC) Students and Staff were doing while in Atlanta at SkillsUSA! Here is the last update from Atlanta!. It’s our last day and night in ATL! HCTC started the day enjoying Zoo...
Versant announces rate changes
ELLSWORTH — Starting July 1, all Versant Power customers will see changes on their bills. Bangor Hydro District customers will see changes to stranded cost, distribution, conservation and standard offer supply rates. The Bangor Hydro District includes Hancock, Piscataquis and Washington counties and most of Penobscot County.
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