Ellsworth man indicted by Waldo County grand jury
A Waldo County grand jury has indicted an Ellsworth man — just two months after he was hit by a truck while allegedly running away from police according to WABI news.
39-year-old Jared Felling is facing 11 counts ranging from burglary and theft to criminal mischief.
Prosecutors say his charges are from an incident in August when he was caught taking items from cars.
In September, Felling was seriously injured after a truck hit him while he was running across the turnpike in Southern Maine.
After the driver of the truck called police to report what had happened, troopers found Felling in a marshy area near the Biddeford exit.
He reportedly had injuries to his legs and head and was in the early stages of hypothermia.
Officials say earlier that day Felling removed a court-ordered monitor while he was in Ellsworth.
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/11/24/grand-jury-indicts-ellsworth-man-hit-by-truck-while-fleeing-police/
RSU 13 school bus driver that struck child in Rockland placed on leave
Classes were cancelled Monday and Tuesday for RSU 13 students following the bus crash that resulted in the death of 12-year-old Brayden Callahan in Rockland on Friday.
WMTW reports the bus driver has been placed on leave after he was involved in the crash.
WMTW reports police confirmed that Jeffery Colburn is the school bus driver involved in the crash and court records show Colburn was found guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol in June of 2015 and his license was suspended.
Rockand police said Monday that RSU 13 officials were fully cooperating with the investigation.
10 Maine counties under ‘Primary Natural Disaster’ category
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated ten Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas because of the drought.
The counties include Franklin, Kennebec, Somerset, Hancock, Knox, Waldo and Washington.
The designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.
The FSA said the loans can be used to meet recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock.
Besides the designation of the primary counties, several secondary counties are also eligible for emergency loans.
Those include Aroostook, Penobscot, and Piscataquis.
Island Connectivity Hub to host landing report session
According to the Ellsworth American, the Island Connectivity Hub out of Stonington will host a session to help fishermen get up to date on 2025 landing reports.
The paper says on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 3-6PM there will be confidential advice for those who need it and no appointments are necessary.
Activities for kids and free pizza will also be available.
For more information just head to our website.
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center to host special event for Cancer survivors
The Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center is inviting cancer survivors to celebrate healing this holiday season.
The ‘Celebrate Having Your Port Removed’ event will offer gentle 15 minute treatments to release scar tension, lower stress and promote overall well-being.
They tell Star 97.7 it’s for people who have completed their cancer treatment, had their ports removed or people who want to promote health and relaxation.
On Friday Dec. 5, 12 and 19 sessions will be held and you can call the center to sign up at 207-664-0339.
Free community lunch for Downeast community continues
According to the Maine Seacoast Mission, the ‘Soups On’ initiative will continue after it began to help those affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.
The initiative will continue through the month until Dec. 19 at the campus in Cherryfield.
They will offer lunch of soup and bread Tuesday through Friday from 11AM to 1PM and it’s open to all community members.
If you’d like to give a monetary donation to support programs like this you can follow the link on our website.
https://seacoastmission.org/donate/
Parking spots in Ellsworth closed for a jolly cause
The City of Ellsworth announced the 20-minute parking spots in front of City Hall will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 25 but for a jolly reason.
Crews will be putting up the city Christmas tree, stringing lights and adding a little holiday magic to the city.
This is all in preparation for the Holiday Celebration, Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Parking spots will reopen on Wednesday.
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/heads-up-ellsworth-parking-spots-closed-for-two-days/
