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05-21-26 News
Caregiver accused of abusing elderly woman A Lewiston man is accused of abusing an 80-year-old Bucksport woman. The incidents took place in September of last year. The Ellsworth American reports the 65-year-old man was charged with five counts of unlawful sexual...
05-20-26 News
Suspects in Hancock County break-ins arrested An 18-year-old and four juveniles are charged in connection with a multi-county crime spree that included several smash and grab robberies at dispensaries and smoke shops in Hancock and Waldo Counties. Ellsworth Police...
About Star 97.7
Star 97.7 is the hometown radio station for much of coastal Maine. With a Smooth Rock and Roll classic hits soundtrack from the 70s, 80s & 90s, and an emphasis on serving communities in Hancock, Washington and southern Penobscot Counties, Star 97.7 has earned the distinction of being Maine’s premiere community radio station.
We like to keep things local here at Star 97.7, and that includes our news. Sierra Whaley delivers Maine news each morning from 6am to 9am on the Star 97.7 morning show. WABI’s Joy Hollowell covers Maine news each afternoon.
Veteran meteorologist Steve McKay delivers current and accurate weather forecasts throughout the day and evening.
Our personalities all live nearby and love sharing details of local events and happenings on the air. If there’s something important going on in our vast coverage area, you will hear about it on Star 97.7.
Star 97.7 is a great marketing partner, too! We help local businesses climb to the TOP of the ladder of consumer awareness. Give your business the Star Treatment!
We broadcast locally from our studios on High Street in Ellsworth 24/7 with 50,000 watts.
Star 97.7 is now a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.™
