Mother indicted by Penobscot County Grand Jury
A Pennsylvania mother charged in connection with the death of her 3-year-old daughter has been indicted by a Penobscot County Grand Jury, according to WABI news.
40-year-old Kelly Brown is now charged with depraved indifference murder and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Brown made her first court appearance on August 11th where she was formally charged with manslaughter.
Court records show that Brown parked her car at the Milford Freshies Parking lot on August 9th when she left her three year-old daughter Fiona and her small dog inside the car.
Brown remains at Penobscot County Jail.
Dwindling warming centers in Bangor
There will be just one overnight warming center open in Bangor this winter according to WABI news.
This comes as an application error left the city’s most well-attended location frozen out of state funding.
The Brick Church served between 60 and 70 people nightly at its Union Street shelter last winter.
This week, the church announced the overnight warming center would not open this year.
Despite previously announcing it, too, would not operate a warming center this winter, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter was on the list.
They tell WABI the $7,000 in grant money will fund five additional shelter beds.
That will leave The Mansion Church, and it’s $60,000 grant, as the only warming center in the city.
Maine State police warning Maine drivers after responding to slew of crashes on I-95
Maine State Police responded to 13 crashes on I-95 Thursday, according to WABI news.
According to officials most of them happened between exits 170 and 190 around 5 PM.
These crashes were caused by heavy rainfall and hydroplaning.
There were a couple of minor injuries reported but nothing serious at this time.
Maine State Police are advising motorists to use caution.
Acadia and state working to repair damaged MDI road
The Bangor Daily News reports the National Park Service and the Maine Department of Transportation are moving forward with repairs to the battered Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor.
After powerful winter storms last year, the road decimated however the state told the Bangor Daily news they will allow local businesses to complete a temporary fix.
As it leads to popular campgrounds and trails, Acadia and the Department of Transportation continue to discuss both the scope of the work and transferring funding to the state.
The original estimate was approximately $1.5 million according to the paper.
There’s no word on the start date to repair the beloved road.
Ellsworth Public Library selects architect for renovation project
Plans are moving forward for the renovation and expansion project at the Ellsworth public library.
In a board meeting on September 24th, the Board of Trustees voted to work with Sealander Architects, an Ellsworth based firm to begin construction design documents and lead the project.
The renovation, which launched last year, aims to enhance ADA accessibility, improve safety, address long-deferred maintenance, reduce noise and create flexible spaces.
Officials tell Star 97-7 this is the third attempt since 2011 to improve the historical building.
Vote for the only school in Maine to reach top 25 in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program
Dexter Regional High School got a huge announcement!
They are one of the top 25 schools in the nation to receive $25,000 in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program.
The contest aims to celebrate the power behind high school football and how it brings the community together.
Now Dexter will get the chance to compete for the grand prize including a $1 million field upgrade, a renovated weight room from Gronk Fitness, consultation with stadium experts, and an all-expenses paid trip to the SEC Championship Game for 16 school representatives!
They need your vote now more than ever as the only school in Maine to make it this far.
Ellsworth High School inducting nine people into ‘Academic Hall of Fame’
Celebrations will be held during the halftime of tonight’s football game at Ellsworth High School!
The newest members of the school’s Academic Hall of Fame will be applauded and introduced according to the Ellsworth American.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in the EHS cafe there will be a Hall of Fame Ceremony to continue the celebrations.
The ceremony is free and open to the public however Ellsworth High asks that you call ahead if you’d like to attend.
Hotel for dogs in Ellsworth ready to welcome tail wagging guests for Grand Opening
A welcoming home away from home is open and ready to welcome furry guests at their 19 Boggy Brook Road location.
Uncle Buggy’s Hotel for Dogs is a 6,000 square-foot daycare operated by a mother-daughter duo according to the Ellsworth American.
The grand opening will feature tours of the facility, dog assessments, $15 dog nail trims, dog stenciling, homemade dog treats and frozen pup cups, raffles and giveaways.
The paper says the owners hope to hire staff in the coming months and want to offer grooming services by next spring.
Join the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce for the ‘Autumn Gold Festival’
It’s that time of year again!
Events will officially kick off for the ‘Autumn Gold’ festival in Ellsworth this weekend!
The Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce hosts the festival every year toward the end of September celebrating the vibrant season as visitors and residents come together.
There’s a full schedule of events such as the Golf tournament at the Lucerne Golf Club, a Fiddle and Flannels Contra Dance, along with live music and auto show and so much for the family.
To learn more head to the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce website and keep an eye for specials offered by local businesses!
2025 Commit to Community 5K/10K walk/run supports the SAFE program at St. Joseph’s hospital
Runners, walkers and kids in the area are icing up for St. Joseph Healthcare’s 2025 Commit to Community 5K and 10K walk or run.
On Sunday, Sept. 28th from 8:30AM to 11AM at Broadway Park in Bangor, the family-friendly event is aimed at raising funds for the hospital’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner or SAFE program.
Hundreds have flocked to the event for the past six years ensuring survivors of sexual and domestic violence have access to specialized, compassionate care 24/7.
For more information head to their website.