Bill DaButler

Northfield Fatal (Northfield) - Deputies say an 18-year old drove his pickup truck onto the wrong side of Route 192 in Northfield and slammed into a partially loaded blueberry truck.  The crash killed Cameron Roberts and badly injured his 16-year old passenger.  Chief Deputy Michael Crabtree tells Star 97.7 rescuers had to cut the passenger from the pickup truck's wreckage and … [Read more...] about Local News – August 8, 2017

Fatal Dog Attack (Bangor) - A baby has died after the family dog attacked.  Bangor Police report to Star 97.7 the criminal investigation division is looking into the incident that occurred on July 29th.  The police and fire departments responded to a residence that Saturday morning and took the baby to the hospital where it died from the injuries.  Police have not released any … [Read more...] about Local News – August 7, 2017

Ellsworth Fire   (Ellsworth) - It took about an hour for firefighters to control a blaze in North Ellsworth this morning.  The first 9-1-1 calls came in around 5-o'clock to 1185 Mariaville Road.  Firefighters from Ellsworth, Lamoine, Hancock, Mariaville and Trenton rushed to the scene, finding the building engulfed in flames, but the occupants outside.  No serious … [Read more...] about Local News – August 3, 2017

  Surry Gravel Pit (Surry) - Strong feelings in Surry over a plan to double the size of an existing gravel mining operation.  The Ellsworth American reports the Planning Board in Surry has tabled the matter for 10-days while the Code Enforcement Officer determines whether the application is complete.  M.E. Astbury and Sons want to increase the size of their current pit … [Read more...] about Local News August 1, 2017