Johnston Death (Auburn) - A well known TV Meteorologist based in Southern Maine took his own life. Authorities, including the Maine Warden Service, found 46-year old Tom Johnston's body in Auburn last evening. Police had searched for Johnston after his companion filed a missing person's report earlier this week. He was last seen at the Sunday River Ski Resort emceeing an event … [Read more...] about Local News – April 7, 2017
Local News – April 6, 2017
Fire Update (Ellsworth) - It may be a while, if ever, before authorities determine how Tuesday night's fire at the former Hilltop House restaurant in Ellsworth started. Chief Richard Tupper tells Star 97-7 they've turned the investigation over to the State Fire Marshal's Office and insurance investigator. About 4-dozen firefighters spent the overnight trying to get the huge … [Read more...] about Local News – April 6, 2017
Fire at the former Hilltop House
(Ellsworth) - The former Hilltop House restaurant that was undergoing renovations in Ellsworth to become the new China Hill went up in flames overnight. Ellsworth Fire Chief Richard Tupper tells Star 97-7 a passing motorist spotted the flames as he passed the building on Kingsland Crossing at about 10:30 last night. Help came to Ellsworth from Hancock, Trenton, Lamoine, … [Read more...] about Fire at the former Hilltop House
Local News – April 5, 2017
New China Hill Fire (Ellsworth) - The former Hilltop House restaurant that was undergoing renovations in Ellsworth to become the new China Hill went up in flames overnight. Ellsworth Fire Chief Richard Tupper tells Star 97-7 a passing motorist spotted the flames as he passed the building on Kingsland Crossing at about 10:30 last night. Help came to Ellsworth from … [Read more...] about Local News – April 5, 2017
Local News – April 4, 2017
Big Rig Fires (Scarborough) - It was no coincidence. That's the word from investigators looking into a pair of fires at a trucking company that has yards in Scarborough and Poland. The two fires destroyed more than $750-thousand dollars worth of big rigs owned by R.C. Moore Trucking. The large company has four facilities in Maine and more out of state. The Fire Marshal's … [Read more...] about Local News – April 4, 2017
