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ELLSWORTH - State law enforcement officials have found a way to save one of three positions in Hancock County's anti-drug task force.

Darrell Crandall, a division commander with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, said Tuesday a vacant agent's position in the southern end of the state has been shifted to Hancock County, meaning there will be at least one drug agent working locally through 2006.

Crandall said Roy McKenney, director of MDEA, made the shift to recognize the commitment Hancock County has made to its task force.

The MDEA's decision was welcomed by Ellsworth Police Chief John DeLeo and Hancock County Sheriff William Clark, who for the past month have been considering alternative ...

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