Surry - Recount (Surry) - When Surry's voters cast ballots a week ago, they had 3-people to pick from to fill two school board seats. Joan Welgoss received 116 votes, but the second seat saw just a two vote difference between Mary Mitchell with 96 and Marlene Tallent with 94. Town officials recounted the votes last evening - they'll post the outcome on the town's website … [Read more...] about Local News – April 28, 2017
Local News – April 27, 2017
Gouldsboro Fire (Gouldsboro) - A Gouldsboro man lost thousands of dollars in fishing gear and some baby chicks when a shed caught fire yesterday. First responding firefighters to the Rice Road reported Michael Bernier's building fully engulfed in flames. The Ellsworth American reports a lamp used to keep the chicks warm apparently ignited the fire. Firefighters from six … [Read more...] about Local News – April 27, 2017
Local News – April 26, 2017
Wildfires (Washington County) - Firefighters and forest rangers were hopping in Washington County yesterday as wildfires popped up in several communities. Some of them were intentionally set, and rangers say they would appreciate any information that might lead to who set the blazes. The forest service reports that they and local fire departments contained fires in … [Read more...] about Local News – April 26, 2017
Monday’s fire in Augusta started by child
From Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland: "Augusta Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office says Monday’s fire at an Augusta apartment house on Mt. Vernon Ave was caused by a five year old playing with either matches or a lighter. The fire started in the first floor apartment and quickly spread to the rest of the building, leaving six homeless. No … [Read more...] about Monday’s fire in Augusta started by child
Local News – April 25, 2017
Drug Plea (Bangor) - Two Newport area men face up to life in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute heroin. The US Attorney's office reports to Star 97-7 that 52-year old Todd Shorey of Newport entered a guilty plea yesterday. He and Jamie Ackerson, who also entered a guilty plea, would travel out of state frequently and bring back heroin to distribute in … [Read more...] about Local News – April 25, 2017
