Bangor, Maine News Update: March 17, 2021
The Maine CDC reports 189 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. A new community vaccine hotline is giving help to residents who are facing challenges registering for an appointment online. The hotline number is 1-888-445-4111.
Ellsworth Police are investigating what they re calling a suspicious death. Officers were called to a home on Bayside Road Tuesday morning for a well-being check and found the body of a 64-year-old woman. Officials say the woman lived with her husband, who police have not been able to locate.
The City Council vote this week was 6 to 1 against allowing Ellsworth to become a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary city. 2nd Amendment sanctuaries are locations that adopt regulations that would slow or prevent the enforcement of gun control laws. Councilors say the proposal could be considered again, at a later date.