Police investigating Waterville fight that led to gunshots
Authorities are investigating a fight that led to several gunshots being fired in the parking lot of JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville on Sunday, according to WABI news.
Waterville Police believe no one was struck by a bullet during the fight that happened a little before 1:00pm.
Police say no arrests have been made at this time.
While the incident remains under investigation, police say the parties involved were familiar with each other.
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/10/26/police-investigating-incident-waterville/
Local businesses rallying together
A few businesses in Maine are offering discounted meals to those affected by the government shutdown, according to WABI news.
Provender Kitchen and Bar in Ellsworth posted on social media that they will be offering free prepared meals for the entire month of November for families whose EBT or SNAP benefits are being impacted.
Provender says to reach out to them directly to arrange details if you or someone you know needs help.
In Bangor, Blaze is offering 50% off their entire food menu for EBT SNAP benefit cardholders.
In a post on social media, they say people can present their current and valid card and form of payment to the guest check presenter and they will take 50% off of the bill.
Bangor crow tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Maine CDC recently confirmed to Bangor officials that a crow found dead in the city was a carrier of the West Nile Virus.
The City of Bangor says While mosquito activity is slowing down, the relatively warmer days are not motivating the insects to hibernate.
WABI reported earlier this month that the Maine CDC identified two deceased crows infected with the virus across the river in Brewer, but said at the time the cases were not an outbreak or cluster.
Bangor Public Health and Community Services says to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne illness, wear bug spray, cover exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and pants, empty standing water and keep anything that could collect water outside overturned.
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/10/27/bangor-crow-tests-positive-west-nile-virus/
Aroma Joe’s heading to Bucksport
The next stop for an Aroma Joe’s will be in downtown Route one in Bucksport, according to the Bangor Daily News.
Adding to their expansion in Hancock County, the paper says the owner purchased the parcel earlier this month.
The owners tell the BDN plans are still awaiting a review by the Maine Department of Transportation.
Loaves and Fishes to host fraud and identity theft workshop
Nothing is scarier than discovering your identity has been stolen!
That’s why Loaves and Fishes out of Ellsworth will save you the fright as they’ll host their Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention Workshop this Friday, October 31st at 11AM.
Participants will learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud, examine different types of theft and fraud, and identify strategies to protect themselves and their data.
The workshop will be led by a personal banker from Key Bank and its free plus food pantry shoppers will receive a $10 Hannaford gift card.
https://www.loavesandfishesellsworth.org/
Volunteers needed for Village Holiday decorating in Bar Harbor
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce tells Star 97.7 volunteers are needed for this year’s Village Holiday decorating.
If you’re interested in making Bar Harbor sparkle with joy and cheer you can register on the chambers website!
