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Local political leaders react to Capitol attack
The violent events of Jan. 6, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, scaling walls, breaking windows and looting, have been widely condemned by local political leaders. The attack happened as lawmakers...
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Trenton School Committee says “We’re staying”
The Trenton Elementary School will remain part of the Mount Desert Island Regional School System, according to School Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Bonilla. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at...
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Group provides well-water testing
Trenton residents may have access to free well-water testing thanks to a grant from Defend Our Health. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American Rebecca is the Schoodic-area...
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Fiscal year 19-20 a strong one for Trenton
The town is in a financially strong position, according to an audit of town finances provided by James Wadman, CPA, of Ellsworth. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American...
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Program seeks to restore salmon
Bolstered by a recent federal grant, the Peter Gray Parr Project continues its work to restore the Atlantic salmon in Maine waters. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American...
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Local reps propose voting legislation
A handful of proposed bills for the state’s 130th Legislature deal with voting and elections. While the timing feels especially relevant following the contentious general election last year, state...
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Citizen petition forces school withdrawal vote
The ongoing debate about whether the Trenton Elementary School should remain part of its current school district, the Mount Desert Islander Regional School System (AOS 91), will continue at the town’s...
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Campground planned at Wild Acadia Fun Park
Allen Associates LLC, owner of Wild Acadia Fun Park on Route 3, is a step closer to adding a campground to its site and ultimately changing its business plan after the Trenton Planning Board issued a...
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Trenton fire department outgrows current quarters
The Trenton Volunteer Fire Department is drafting plans for a bigger station following a 2018 feasibility study. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American Rebecca is the...
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Trenton School Committee seeks legal guidance
The Trenton School Committee gathered last Thursday at a meeting that was held entirely in executive session to seek legal counsel, according to the meeting’s agenda. Author information Rebecca Alley...
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Public hearing addresses Second Amendment sanctuary resolution
Residents in Trenton will get the chance to comment on proposed referendum articles, which include declaring the town a Second Amendment sanctuary, at a public hearing held at 7 p.m. on April 20....
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Public hearing in Trenton draws quiet crowd
Only one comment was made at the Trenton's public hearing Tuesday night, which was over in a matter of minutes. Open to the public via Zoom videoconferencing, the hearing drew in several virtual...
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Date changed for Trenton Town Meeting
The meeting portion of the Trenton Town Meeting has been moved to June 12 at 1 p.m. at the ball field at the Trenton Elementary School. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth...
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Trenton voters reject school system withdrawal
Voters on Monday rejected a proposal to have the Board of Selectmen and School Committee form a committee to develop a plan for withdrawal from the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS)....
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Wild Acadia Fun Park won’t open this season
Wild Acadia Fun Park on Route 3 will remain closed this season, according to a May 10 Facebook post by the park’s owners, Andy and James Allen of Allen Associates LLC. The closure will allow the owners...
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Child care crunch hampers workforce
Families looking for child care in Ellsworth will find nine openings between two providers. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American Rebecca is the Schoodic-area reporter...
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Town of Trenton looking to go solar
Following plans years in the making, Trenton may be close to signing a contract with a solar energy company based in Searsport. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American...
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Trenton voters approve $4.3 million school budget
Voters approved the proposed $4,359,588 budget for the Trenton Elementary School June 12 at Town Meeting, Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American Rebecca is the...
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Trenton business RainWise closes
Longtime business RainWise closed its Trenton manufacturing operation June 9. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American Rebecca is the Schoodic-area reporter and covers the...
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Secretary of Interior visits Acadia
Maine’s congressional delegation and Governor Janet Mills welcomed Secretary of the Department of the Interior Deb Haaland last week. Author information Rebecca Alley Reporter at The Ellsworth American...
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