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Ellsworth, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Ellsworth! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need heating help? See how the new Ellsworth mobile unit works.
  • Ellsworth baseball just broke into Maine’s top 10. See where.
  • How a 2020 Ellsworth protest is reshaping today’s U.S. Senate race

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library May Book Sale and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mobile unit to help area residents sign up for heating assistance (mdislander.com) — Ellsworth residents still needing help with heating costs can get in-person assistance this month from a new mobile unit touring Downeast Maine to sign people up for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Staff will help households complete applications before the May 29 deadline and connect them with other fuel, emergency delivery, and energy-related support programs.
   

• This Varsity Maine baseball poll has only one No. 1 (pressherald.com) — Ellsworth’s high school baseball team has cracked this week’s statewide Varsity Maine top-10 poll, debuting at No. 8 among all classes. South Portland leads the rankings, with Bangor and Oxford Hills close behind, but Ellsworth’s appearance signals growing respect for the program’s strong season so far.
   

• Platner Faces Backlash Over Insult to Maine Police Chief (ktsa.com) — Ellsworth is back in the political spotlight as a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest here, and Police Chief Glenn Moshier’s decision not to kneel, resurface in attacks on U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. The story details Platner’s past online comments about Ellsworth police and how they’re shaping his challenge to Sen. Susan Collins.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Ellsworth. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member - Night Shifts in Ellsworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellsworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hancock

  • Mobile unit to help area residents sign up for heating assistance (ellsworthamerican.com)
  • Portland officials want to extend metered parking hours to help fill budget gaps (mainepublic.org)
  • Several improvised explosive devices found at Trenton home after domestic violence call (wgme.com)

Bucksport

  • ‘Determined to make Maine proud': Bucksport robotics team represents state at world championship (wabi.tv)
  • Intoxicated Passenger and Driver Lead To Dual OUI Arrests In Bangor (i95rocks.com)
  • Mom, 44, Picks Up 'Beautiful' Bug During Day Trip with Her Twins and Almost Dies from Allergic Reaction (people.com)

Ok Ellsworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ellsworth

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ellsworth

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.