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Fiberight Further Delayed (Hampden) -  A plant that will turn trash into biofuel looks like it won’t be in full operation until next summer now.  The Fiberight plant which is under construction in Hampden, was supposed to have opened last April.  Construction delays pushed back the opening, and plans were to slowly start accepting trash next month.  The Kennebec Journal … [Read more...] about Local News – December 18, 2018

Storm (Ellsworth) – Schools in much of Downeast Maine are closed for the day.  Winter weather advisory is up for the entire day, and by the time the snow stops early tomorrow morning, a new 8-inches will coat the road surface.  Plow trucks have been out since about 3AM treating road surfaces which were covered by wet, heavy snow.  Police reported no traffic problems early on, … [Read more...] about Local News – December 17, 2018

Expulsion Hearings (Ellsworth) The Ellsworth School Board will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss the possible expulsion of two students. The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School suspended two students last week after another student reported hearing the pair allegedly discuss committing a violent act at the school the next day. Ellsworth police investigated and charged … [Read more...] about Local News – December 14, 2018

Newport Shooting   (Newport) – Two men who know each other got into a fight outside a convenience store in Newport last evening.  It ended when one of them shot the other at least twice.  WABI-TV reports the gunshots hit the victim in the abdomen and leg.  Police have not released either man’s name yet.  The alleged shooter was in custody, but no charges filed by late … [Read more...] about Local News – December 13, 2018

Embezzlement Plea (Portland) – A former health club manager from Rockland has admitted he embezzled money from his employers and falsely billed insurance companies and the Veterans Administration.  The US Attorney’s office reports to Star 97.7 that 42-year old Michael Morrison faces up to 10-years in prison and a quarter million dollar fine.  Morrison entered a guilty plea … [Read more...] about Local News – December 12, 2018