Bangor Woman Charged After Knife Threat
A 22-year-old Augusta woman is being held after Bangor police say she threatened a man with a knife.
Officers responded to a Center Street home shortly before 2 a.m.
WABI news reports Thursday after the man reported that Sarea Duane threatened to “eat him” while holding the knife.
Duane was arrested on a charge of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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Construction Noise Complaints in Mount Desert
Seal Harbor summer residents are asking Mount Desert officials to consider rules for construction noise, including limits on early-morning work and advance notice of blasting.
Town Manager Alex Kimball said construction noise—particularly blasting and work starting before 7 a.m.—drew several complaints this summer.
The Bangor Daily News the Select Board took no action on the request, and officials said any potential noise rules would need careful consideration.
Bangor Daily News
Ellsworth City Hall Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Ellsworth City Hall will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The city says regular operations will resume after the holiday. Residents needing municipal services should plan ahead.
City of Ellsworth
$38 Million in Heating Aid Released for Maine
The federal government has released $38 million in heating assistance for low-income Maine households through the LIHEAP program.
Senator Susan Collins announced the funding Friday; nearly $1.5 million is allocated to Maine’s tribal communities.
The latest state winter heating guide lists fuel oil at an average of $5.97 per gallon according to WABI news.
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Maine Hospitals Sue Over 340B Program Changes
The Maine Hospital Association, Eastern Maine Medical Center and other hospitals are suing the federal government over planned changes to the 340B prescription-drug discount program.
The lawsuit challenges a proposed rebate system, which hospital groups say could increase costs and create substantial administrative work for providers serving rural and low-income communities.
WABI news reports the groups estimate the added costs could exceed $1 billion annually, compared with the federal government’s estimate of $537 million.
The changes are scheduled to take effect in January.
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Chalee Thai-Sushi Plans Bucksport Expansion
Chalee Thai-Sushi in downtown Bucksport plans to expand into the neighboring building at 54 Main Street, adding dine-in seating and ramen to its menu.
The owners say the current takeout-only restaurant has customers looking for a place to sit and eat.
The Bangor Daily News reports the expansion would connect the two buildings, with the existing restaurant used for food preparation and storage.
The timeline depends on town review of the plans.
Bangor Daily News
Ellsworth Rotary Walk for Polio
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth is holding its annual Walk for Polio Saturday, October 24, starting at 10 a.m. at Knowlton Park.
The approximately 1.3-mile route goes along State, Main and School streets before returning to the park, and a $20 donation per walker is encouraged to support polio eradication.
Participants can head to Fogtown afterward, where a portion of proceeds will also support the effort.
Rotary Club of Ellsworth
