William Tracy

1 week ago | ellsworthamerican.com | William Tracy

SULLIVAN — For a quarter century, the sprawling 29-mile Schoodic National Scenic Byway has earned recognition as one of the country’s premier scenic drives. In reflection of 25 years since earning the title of nationally-designated scenic byway and in celebration of the byway’s progress and promising future, a gathering is planned at the Sorrento Sullivan Recreation Center June 14. Local artisans, businesses and nonprofit organizations will be on site.

1 week ago | ellsworthamerican.com | William Tracy

WINTER HARBOR — Police responded to a report of a shattered window in town May 20. After examining the scene, they found no obvious cause for the shattered glass. No further action has been taken. False alarmPolice responded to a burglar alarm off West Oval on Grindstone Neck May 14. It was determined the alarm was set off by a contractor. No further action was taken. Domestic disputePolice assisted the Maine State Police with a domestic dispute on Lipton Road in Sorrento May 14.

1 week ago | ellsworthamerican.com | William Tracy

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2 weeks ago | mdislander.com | William Tracy

TRENTON — Trenton voters approved all 55 articles of the town’s warrant during the annual meeting in the Trenton Elementary School gymnasium May 20. Residents approved a $7,535,004 municipal budget, which includes county taxes and funding for education. During town elections the day before, voters approved proposed changes to Article 3 and Article 7 of the Trenton Land Use Ordinance regarding solar energy systems. The changes limit solar projects to accessory use only in Trenton.

2 weeks ago | ellsworthamerican.com | William Tracy

Jutting out as a rocky salient piercing the tumultuous sea, the Schoodic Peninsula’s slender prominence is framed by shoreline boulders, guardians of the lush forest inland, the entire strip an earthy composition of washed stone grays, lush greens and deep umber. A six-mile road loops the perimeter, flanked by scenic viewpoints, a campground and bike paths. It culminates in Schoodic Point, a commanding location of jagged rocks and cradled tide pools greeting the tumultuous waves in defiance.