And you thought all the action was on MDI, what with the First Family whirling through on bikes, on foot and with ice cream. But when a Stonington pilot ventured a little too close to the No Fly Zone as he made his approach to the Stonington airfield, the Air Force and Secret Service got a little excited. Read about it in today's Ellsworth American.

Who knew that the benevolent warmth of last March would mean trouble for the blueberry crop in Hancock County? Seems the low bush plants started to blossom early due to the warm weather, which would not be such a bad thing except for the three nights of frost. It looks like the 2010 harvest will be at a five-year low, which puts the "blue" in "blueberry."

Welcome back, Chris! Pfc. Chris Mitchell is back in Bucksport after a yearlong tour of duty in Iraq. The 2006 Bucksport High School grad was greeted by flag-waving friends, family and veterans as he was driven into town for a hero's welcome.

All this, plus honor rolls, police news, a feature on an old Harley rider getting back on the Hog, the latest on the Schoodic Idol Countdown and a report on a great new program to help seniors pay for their meds without skimping on food or the rent. And did we mention Out & About ... the No. 1 visitors' guide to Downeast Maine? OK, considered it mentioned. It's in this week's Ellsworth American!