Winter Weather Update: January 25, 2026 11:35 am Hancock County remains under a Level 2 road advisory. The road crews have ...

Josh Vandgrift is seeking election as Hancock County Sheriff, citing a desire to serve the community, improve transparency, ...

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office conducted traffic stops during the past week, which led to various charges for motorists.

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors made the appointment after longtime Sheriff Ricky Adam announced his retirement two years into his fourth term in office.

Municipal police departments in Hancock County will receive body and cruiser cameras as well as training in their use thanks ...

In the midst of his fourth term as Hancock County Sheriff, Ricky Adam is leaving office. He submitted his resignation letter Tuesday.

After 25 years of service to the citizens of Hancock County, Sheriff Ricky Adam is retiring. Wednesday, the longtime public ...

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors appointed former Patrol Division Commander John Alison as the interim sheriff of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning. This move comes after the ...

January 26, 2026, 11 a.m. This morning, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office convened a coordinated weather and roadway collaboration meeting with key community stakeholders and response partners to ...

Hancock County police departments include Bucksport, Ellsworth, the Sheriff's Office, Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor.