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Cheers Ellsworth! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How soon could a dozen new homes rise in Ellsworth?
  • Which cannabis shops just cleared a big hurdle in Ellsworth?
  • How many new warming shelter beds are coming to Ellsworth?

Also on today's calendar: Bridge Group and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Developer hopes to build 12 homes in Ellsworth amid housing shortage (wgme.com) — New single-family homes could be on the way in Ellsworth as a local developer uses updated state rules on accessory dwelling units to build up to a dozen houses on small parcels. With two sites planned in the city and streamlined subdivision requirements, construction may move quickly, with the first homes possibly available by early next spring.
   

2. Ellsworth picks 3 adult-use cannabis vendors nearly 2 years after voter approval (bangordailynews.com) — Ellsworth is moving toward opening three adult-use cannabis shops along High Street after a lottery selected JAR Cannabis and Lighthouse Cannabis for conditional approval. City officials are finalizing regulations, debating license caps and a $10,000 fee, while a separate lawsuit over a denied Main Street cannabis license continues in Hancock County court.
   

3. MaineHousing awards record $2.7 million for winter warming shelters (wabi.tv) — Ellsworth residents facing winter hardship will see added support as Healthy Acadia in Ellsworth receives $263,025 to provide 35 heated overnight beds through April. The funding is part of a record $2.7 million MaineHousing investment that expands short-term warming shelters across the state for unsheltered people during the coldest months.
   

4. MaineDOT to temporarily close Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor (foxbangor.com) — Drivers from Ellsworth heading to Southwest Harbor should plan for Seawall Road on Route 102A to close for up to 28 days starting October 5 for storm-resilience upgrades. An Ellsworth-based contractor will install new shoreline protections and a culvert, with work expected to wrap up by October 30 and detours clearly signed.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellsworth

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    Friday October 2
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    Friends in Action Senior Center, 5 General Moore Way, Ellsworth
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • HGS @ Blue Hill Soccer
    Hancock Public Schools Hancock, ME 04640
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Town Fair Tire posted a job opening for Driver - Store / Wholesale in Ellsworth. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Ellsworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellsworth here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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