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City explores replacing historic seal with 3D-printed replica

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ELLSWORTH — The weather-battered Maine State seal that has adorned the brick facade of City Hall for the past 90 years has deteriorated beyond repair, city officials say, and plans are in the works to potentially replace the historic piece with a 3D-printed replica. “In my opinion, there’s no restoring it,” Facilities Manager Jim McLean told city councilors during a workshop March 27.