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Author Archives: Bill Trotter

A news reporter in coastal Maine for more than 20 years, Bill Trotter writes about how the Atlantic Ocean and the state's iconic coastline help to shape the lives of coastal Maine residents and visitors. He writes about fisheries, marine-related topics, eastern coastal Maine communities and more for the BDN. He lives in Ellsworth. Follow him on Twitter at @billtrotter.

Posted inHancock

Former Sullivan selectman candidate sues town, state police over alleged rights violations

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter 2 hours agoFebruary 2, 2023

John Keenan claims efforts by town officials and state troopers to prevent him from making contact with town officials were illegal.

The new building, projected to cost $4 million, will replace the existing fire station, which was built in 1974.
Posted inHancock

Orland voters approve new fire station

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter 19 hours agoFebruary 2, 2023
Posted inHancock

Judge won’t dismiss lawsuit over Ellsworth’s new police station lease

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
Finance Director Sarah Gilbert will temporarily fill in as town manager while Bar Harbor looks for a replacement for Kevin Sutherland.
Posted inHancock

Bar Harbor appoints interim town manager

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
A delivery truck nearly went into the ocean after a crash in Winter Harbor early Tuesday morning.
Posted inHancock

Delivery truck narrowly avoids going into ocean in Winter Harbor crash

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
It turns out there's room enough in Ellsworth for the pizza rivals, who banded together to keep the pies rolling.
Posted inHancock

Ellsworth pizza parlor comes to rival’s aid after dough mixer breakdown

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 30, 2023January 30, 2023
Posted inHancock

Bar Harbor plans to appoint interim town manager next week

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 28, 2023January 27, 2023
Posted inHancock

Ellsworth store reopens 7 weeks after truck crashed through glass facade

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Bucksport built its existing shelter for $3,000 in 1978. Now the cost to build a more modern facility is likely to exceed $300,000.
Posted inHancock

Bucksport animal shelter upgrade could go to voters in November

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Posted inHancock

UMaine aquaculture research site could attract more startups with $3.5M boost

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 25, 2023January 24, 2023
Posted inHancock

Former Abbe Museum director dies at age 50

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 23, 2023January 23, 2023
Posted inHancock

More luxury housing coming to Bar Harbor amid affordability shortage

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 23, 2023January 23, 2023
Posted inHancock

Bar Harbor council balks at ‘insane’ price tag for new K-8 school

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 18, 2023January 18, 2023
Posted inDown East

2nd Massachusetts man gets 13 years in prison for Machias drug slaying

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Posted inHancock

2022 was Acadia’s 2nd-busiest year ever with 3.9 million visits

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Posted inHancock

New Japanese-style hibachi steakhouse to open in Ellsworth

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Posted inHancock

Teacher’s planned Ellsworth waffle truck inspired by trip to Europe

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Posted inHancock

Ellsworth council splits on selling house back to owner who didn’t pay taxes

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
Posted inHancock

Bar reopens in Ellsworth candlepin bowling alley

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
Posted inHancock

Bar Harbor’s ‘back to normal’ 2022 tourist season wasn’t like other years

Avatar photo by Bill Trotter December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

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