by Geoff Fox After a February trial date for Everett Allen was cancelled, the man accused of killing a Hancock man in 2021 will finally stand trial. Allen has been charged with the murder of his roommate, Eddie Smith. According to online court documents, Allen’s trial will begin at 9:30[Read More…]
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Interact Club gets books into hands of younger readers
The Hancock Interact Club recently collected gently used books for their literacy service project. The group understands the importance of getting books into the hands of the youth, and them having the ability to own their own books instead of always borrowing them from a library. The goal was to[Read More…]
Panthers’ boys’ varsity baseball team wraps up the season 4-12
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s varsity baseball team hit the dugout for the last time of the sea- son on Thursday, May 11 in Brunswick, losing 0-10 to the Brunswick High School Railroaders. With just 13 players and three staff members, including head coach Rocky Wills, the Panthers ended[Read More…]
Empire Cheer brings home championship rings again
Plant giveaway this weekend
by Geoff Fox The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be giving away plants this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock thanks to local growers and members of church. Should there be rain, the event[Read More…]
Students to take part in Prom Promise
by Geoff Fox This Thursday, May 18, juniors and seniors at Hancock High School will be learning the dangers of too much partying after their prom, which is Saturday evening. On Thursday morning, folks driving by the high school may notice some activity at the school involving first responders and[Read More…]
Editorial: Farewell to Sam Judge
We at The Hancock News were very sorry to learn of the passing of Sam Judge on May 11. Sam was a champion of Hancock and was tireless in photographing the town’s activities, visitors and people, from big events to everyday life. His efforts to create and run the Hancock[Read More…]
COVID public health emergency ends, but disease remains
by Kate Evans On May 5, the World Health Organization cancelled its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The United States also removed its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency on May 11, more than three years after it was first instituted. However, health officials say[Read More…]
Farmer’s Market returning, pickleball court a possibility
by Geoff Fox A few years ago, the Town of Hancock hosted a bi-weekly farmer’s market in Joseph Hancock Park along Main Street, but it fell off and disappeared. Now, the town is looking to reignite the farmer’s market and is looking for vendors to fill spots. The new farmer’s[Read More…]
Tyler Nicholas Dunkin
Tyler Nicholas Dunkin 1995-2023 Tyler Nicholas Dunkin, born on September 24, 1995, in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Clear Spring, Maryland. He was an adored son and brother who lived a full life in his 27 years. Tyler is survived by his loving mother, Brenda Park;[Read More…]
