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Crime/Public Safety/Drugs
Three Killed in Head-On Crash
(Raymond) Three people died Wednesday morning when a pickup truck crossed the center line and struck an SUV head on near the Gray-Raymond town line. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reports an initial investigation found 56 yo Gregory Logue of Windham, the driver of the pickup, had been driving erratically when he passed a vehicle, went off the road, then pulled back onto the road, crossing the center line and hitting the SUV. The two people in the SUV are identified as Tamara and Arthur Harmon, both 80, from Raymond. All three people were killed. The crash happened around 11 a.m. yesterday. Egypt Road was closed for several hours while authorities investigated.
Three Arrested in Death of Missing Bangor Man
(Bangor) Three men from Penobscot County are under arrest this morning in connection with the body of a missing man found earlier this month. The Bangor Daily News reports 27 yo Dylan Caruso of Corinth was last seen September 30th in Bangor. His body was found October 23rd in a wooded area in Exeter. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. 35 yo Kenneth Creamer of Exeter is charged with murder and is being held without bail at the Penobscot County Jail. Three others are accused of hindering apprehension or prosecution. 31 yo Dylan Belanger of Corinth and 31 yo Dylan Boyce of Exeter have been arrested. Police are searching for a fourth individual, 32 yo Holden Melvin of Charleston.
Local Politics
Student Mock Election Results
(Augusta) On Tuesday, students from 138 schools across Maine participated in a mock election, and the results are in. In the Presidential race, the Trump/Vance ticket bested Harris/Walz – with 52% voting Republican, 40.8% Democrat. The race for U.S. Senate was an easy win for Independent Incumbent Angus King, who captured a little over 43% of the vote, besting Republican Demi Kouzounas who garnered 23.9%. The race to represent the First Congressional District was close, with Democrat Incumbent Chellie Pingree capturing 40.9% to Republican Ronald Russell’s 38.6%. It was even closer in District 2, with Democrat Incumbent Jared Golden claiming the win at 49.3% to Republican Austin Theriault’s 48.8%.
(Augusta) Tuesday was Mock Election Day in 138 schools across the state, and the results came in late yesterday morning from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’s Office. In the race for President, the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance won with 52% of the vote to Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s 40.8%. But the Republicans’ win stopped there. In the race for US Senate, Independent Incumbent Angus King captured an easy win – 43% to Republican Demi Kouzounas’s 23.9%. The race for Congressional District 1 went to Incumbent Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, with 40.9% to Republican Ronald Russell’s 38.6%. The race for Congressional District 2 went to Incumbent Democrat Jared Golden over Republican Austin Theriault by just half a percentage point – 49.3% to 48.8%.
Clinton to Campaign for Harris in Maine
(Maine) A high profile Democrat will be in Maine this week campaigning for Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Although the campaign didn’t disclose an exact location, Former President Bill Clinton will be in Southern Maine Friday to stump for Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Previous high profile supporters who visited Maine on the Dems’ behalf include first gentleman Doug Emhoff and Walz’s wife Gwen.
(Maine) (((Sfx Creepy 5 :05))) Oh, my! We shudder to think there are just days to go until perhaps one of the most important elections of our time. On Friday, a high profile Democrat will be in Maine to campaign for Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. Former President Bill Clinton will stump for the Harris/Walz ticket in Southern Maine, although the Party did not give further details about where. Previous high profile supporters who visited Maine on the Dems’ behalf include first gentleman Doug Emhoff and Walz’s wife Gwen.
Economy
L.L. Bean Named “Retailer of the Year”
(Freeport) L.L. Bean has been named the 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Retail Association of Maine. The 112 year old, Freeport-based retailer was cited as having met the highest standards of excellence in the past year by improving sales, improving the work environment for employees, and for contributing its resources to the community. The group said the store also received the honor for demonstrating dedication to customer service, innovation, and community impact.
(Freeport) Freeport-based L.L. Bean this month was named the 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Retail Association of Maine. According to a press release, the 112-year old retailer received the honor for “meeting the highest standards of excellence in the past year”. That included improving sales, improving the work environment for employees and contributing its resources to the community. L.L. Bean was also honored for demonstrating dedication to customer service, innovation, and community impact.
Ski Area for Sale
(Maine) Big Moose Mountain Ski Area in Maine is for sale for a cool $27 Million. Powder dot com reports the resort first opened in 1963 as Big Squaw Mountain and has since had numerous owners. By 2010, Big Moose had fallen into disrepair and was shuttered, with owner James Confalone ordered to pay close to four million into an escrow account for allegedly failing to properly maintain Big Moose and illegally harvesting timber on the property. A group known as Friends of the Mountain began operating the ski area as a nonprofit in 2012, investing a million dollars in an effort to maintain the area. According to their website, Big Moose will operate this coming season with 2024-25 season passes available.
(Maine) It’s a snow-go for Big Moose Mountain Ski Area in Maine. In spite of being listed for sale, the Friends of the Mountain website reports Big Moose will operate this coming season with 2024-25 passes available. Friends of the Mountain took over the area as a nonprofit and invested a million dollars after the property fell into disrepair under owner James Confalone, who purchased the ski area in 1995. Powder dot com reports the resort first opened as Big Squaw Mountain in 1963 and went through multiple owners – five to be exact – between 1987 and 1984. The current asking price is a cool $27 Million. And it’s all downhill from there …
Bar Harbor Estate Sale to Benefit SPCA
(Bar Harbor) If you love estate sales, you’re really going to find this one to be absolutely purr-fect. This Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 each day, the public is invited to 18 Roberts Avenue in Bar Harbor. The previous owners of the three floor, six bedroom, six bath home are selling off everything and donating 100% of the proceeds to the SPCA of Hancock County in Trenton. Dog-gone it, that’s a good deal and fur-ry much appreciated. Contact the SPCA for more details.
(Bar Harbor) Some Bar Harbor homeowners are selling off an estate to benefit a wonderful nonprofit that FINDS homes for little furry ones in the area. This Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 each day, the public is invited to 18 Roberts Avenue where the previous owners will be selling the contents of that three floor, six bedroom, six bath home. 100% of the proceeds will go to the SPCA of Hancock County. And since the SPCA relies solely on such generous donations, that’s nothing to bark about. Again the estate sale is November 2nd and 3rd, from 9 to 3 each day at 18 Roberts Avenue in Bar Harbor.
Education
Maine DOL Offers Safety Classes
(Augusta) (((Sfx Creepy 4 :04))) Yikes! What do you worry about in your workplace? Lead Safety? Cold and Illness Prevention? Scaffolding and Fall Protection? There’s a class for that – and many others, offered by the Maine Department of Labor during the month of November. Register and browse all the offerings at safety works maine dot gov.
(Augusta) What keeps you awake at night when you think about employee safety? Respiratory Protection? Lifting and Rigging Safety? Automotive Lift/Jack Stand Safety and Compliance if you’re a car dealership? How about Cold and Illness Prevention? There’s a class for that – and many others, offered by the Maine Department of Labor during the month of November. Register and browse all the offerings at safety works maine dot gov.
Health
CoverMe Open Enrollment Begins Friday
(Augusta) (((Sfx Creepy 3 :04))) Know what’s really scary? Not having insurance. Beginning tomorrow, residents can enroll in Maine’s online health insurance marketplace. Anyone not covered through Medicare, MaineCare, or their employer can find health and dental plans on the website, CoverME dot gov. The enrollment period for 2025 runs through mid January; but consumers who want coverage to begin the first of the year, need to choose a plan by mid-December. More than 60,000 Mainers enrolled in marketplace plans last year, with most eligible for tax credits which, on average, significantly reduced their premiums.
(Augusta) Maine residents not currently covered through Medicare, MaineCare or their employer can take advantage of marketplace open enrollment beginning tomorrow. Both health and dental plan coverage can be found on the state’s online health insurance marketplace, CoverME dot gov. The enrollment period for 2025 runs through mid January, but consumers who want coverage to begin the first of the year, need to choose a plan by mid-December. More than 60,000 Mainers enrolled in marketplace plans last year, with most eligible for tax credits which, on average, significantly reduced their premiums.
Treating Back and Neck Pain
(Undated) Stacking firewood, hauling lobster traps, shoveling snow …Mainers have plenty of reasons to suffer back and neck pain. A recent survey showed 82% of Americans experience some sort of neck or back pain. Dr. Sherry McAllister is President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. She says according to a recent survey, we don’t always react to those maladies with the best “medicine” if you will. (((Chiro 1 “…so, it’s not ideal to do that.” :20))) Dr. McAllister recommends non-invasive treatment options such as chiropractic for pain management. But, of course, you should always consult your healthcare practitioner.
(Undated) A recent survey showed more than 80% of Americans suffer with back or neck pain. While you should always follow the advice of your healthcare provider, Dr. Sherry McAllister tells Star 97.7, she believes patients should consider drug-free options like chiropractic care first. (((Chiro 2 “…we want to make sure that we’re coming to the root cause.” :20))). Dr. McAllister says if you ARE in the market for chiropractic care, you can find a doctor in your area by searching F the number 4 C P dot org forward slash find a doctor.
(Undated) Healthcare is a personal matter that should be decided between you and your primary provider. But when it comes to back and neck pain, many people turn to chiropractic care. Dr. Sherry McAllister is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with decades of experience in chiropractic care. She tells Star 97.7, such treatment has a proven track record of caring for our whole being. (((Chiro 3 “…potential problems that may come up in the future.” :21))) Many people wonder about insurance coverage, but more and more companies and plans tend to cover chiropractic than in the past.
(Undated) (((Sfx Creepy 1 :06)))) Few things in life are as scary – and often painful – as neck and back pain. While healthcare decisions should always be your own, Dr. Sherry McAllister, a recognized voice in the chiropractic profession, says one of the biggest benefits of chiropractic care is … (((Chiro 4 “…quality of care and life is critical.” :19))) If you’re interested in chiropractic care, you can find a provider near you, no matter where you live in the US at F the number 4 C P dot org forward slash find a doctor.
Sports
Ace Flagg, twin brother of Duke phenom and projected Number One 2025 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg is coming home to Maine, announcing his commitment to play for University of Maine.
The Pacers ended the Celtics’ winning streak last night in Indianapolis, beating Boston 135-132. Celtics have the night off tonight – they’ll be in Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday.
The Bruins in Carolina tonight to skate against the Hurricanes.
The Dodgers overcome a five run deficit to win the World Series. They beat the Yankees in Game Five last night 7-6.