Governor Sues AG (Augusta) – Governor LePage says he will take the Attorney General to the Supreme Court after a superior court judge ruled against the outgoing Republican governor. LePage sued AG Janet Mills who is running for governor for joining a lawsuit with other states in regard to the DACA program that allows immigrant children to remain in the US. A ruling signed … [Read more...] about Local News – October 23, 2018
Local News – October 22, 2018
ATV Fatality (Carthage, ME) – An ATV accident in Western Maine has left a young Massachusetts man dead. The Maine Warden Service reports to Star 97.7 that 27-year old Taylor Curtin of Belchertown died when the ATV he’d borrowed from a fellow camper in Carthage went airborne and hit a tree. Curtin did not wear a helmet and died at the scene. Warden investigators say … [Read more...] about Local News – October 22, 2018
Local News – October 19, 2018
Bonfire Canceled (Bangor) – A Bangor juvenile faces terrorizing charges after allegedly posting threats on social media that led police to cancel the homecoming bonfire at Bangor High School last night. The Bangor Police Department reports to Star 97.7 that a parent brought the posts to the attention of officers. They decided the school should cancel the bonfire and … [Read more...] about Local News – October 19, 2018
Local News – October 18, 2018
Police Shooting (Bangor) – A 40-year old Bangor man wounded by a police officer this week now faces charges. The Bangor Police Department tells Star 97.7 that Brian Barker is charged with domestic violence terrorizing. Officer Dylan Hall shot and wounded Barker this week while responding to a domestic violence call. Police say Barker refused to put down his gun when ordered … [Read more...] about Local News – October 18, 2018
Local News – October 17, 2018
Plastic Bag Draft Ordinance-Panel Discussion (Ellsworth) – An Environmental group is proposing a plastic bag ban in Ellsworth. The Ellsworth Green Plan Subcommittee will host a public forum on the proposed plastic bag ban draft ordinance Thursday morning 8 - 9:30 AM at Ellsworth City Hall. Several municipalities around Maine have passed plastic bag bans, hoping to cut down … [Read more...] about Local News – October 17, 2018
