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05-01-26 News

Judge ruled 18-year-old accused of murder is competent for trial A judge has ruled an 18-year-old accused of the murder of Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Stewart last year in Union is competent to stand trial. This after Stewart of Tenant’s Harbor was found dead on Crawford Pond on...

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04-30-26 News

Bangor school will temporarily close due to asbestos Scary news out of the Bangor School Department Wednesday. Officials announced the Fairmount School in Bangor will temporarily close its doors next year after asbestos was found in the ceiling. The community outreach...

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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.™