Harrington Robbery
(Harrington) – An armed robber held up the Irving store in Harrington yesterday morning. State Police report it happened at the store at the intersection of Routes 1 and 1-A about 10:30 in the morning. A man pulled a knife on the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The robber wore a camouflaged hat and took off in an unknown direction in a blue SUV-crossover vehicle. No injuries reported. We’ve shared a very fuzzy surveillance photo from the robbery on the Star 97.7 Facebook page.
Poll Questions
(Southwest Harbor) – Town officials in Southwest Harbor have started a new way they hope to be able to gauge public opinion. They’ve subscribed to an on-line polling site where voters can address issues. The Mt. Desert Islander reports it costs $750-dollars a year. The next questions will address traffic and parking, but not retail marijuana sales. Selectmen pick the questions and say 30-to-40 people participated in the polling the first month.
Toy Drive
(Bangor) Members of the Bangor police department will be at Wal-Mart collecting toys with the Salvation Army tomorrow. All donated toys will be distributed to less fortunate children within the 9-area communities served by the Salvation Army in Bangor. Unwrapped toys can be brought to the Wal-Mart parking lot on Stillwater Avenue as the Bangor police department tries to fill a truck with donations. For anyone who’s unsure about what sort of toy to buy, volunteers will be on-hand to give suggestions during the annual Toy Drive tomorrow from 10am ’til 2pm.
Small Biz Saturday
(Ellsworth) Small Business Saturday is a concept developed by American Express to encourage shoppers to hit their local independent stores the day after Black Friday. Ellsworth Chamber executive director Gretchen Wilson says there are benefits for patronizing small businesses tomorrow. Wilson says at least 70-percent of each dollar spent locally stays in the community.
Tree Lighting
(Ellsworth) The city of Ellsworth kicks off the holiday season with a Christmas Tree Lighting this afternoon. Chamber of Commerce executive director Gretchen Wilson says it’s a joyous occasion not to be missed. Parking is limited at the Rosborough building but folks can park on Main Street or City Hall.
Pickard Benefit
(Ellsworth) – An Ellsworth restaurant will hold a benefit dinner for the family of an Eastbrook woman who died in a car crash last week. 54-year old Trudy Pickard was a passenger in the vehicle that was spinning its tires and driving in circles at the Eastbrook community center. The vehicle went out of control and slammed into trees, critically injuring Pickard who died Saturday at a Bangor hospital. Helen’s Restaurant will put on the dinner Sunday evening from 5 until 7 PM. Proceeds will go to the Pickard family.
Sports
- Washington Redskins 20 NY Giants 10
- L-A Chargers 28 Dallas Cowboys 6
- Minnesota Vikings 30 Detroit Lions 23
- The Celtics are home tonight against the Orlando Magic
- The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the TD Garden this afternoon to skate against the Bruins
- College Basketball: Maine Women at Miami (4PM)
- College Hockey: Maine vs. Providence (to be played in Dublin Ireland)
