Four of six victims in fatal Bangor plane crash identified
Just a little over a week after the fatal plane crash at Bangor International Airport, state officials have positively identified four people.
The Bangor Police Department says Tara Arnold, 46, Jacob Hosmer, 47, Jordan Reidel, 33 all of Texas and Shelby Kuyawa, 34, of Hawaii are the four victims identified so far.
WABI news reports this information comes from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
All six people aboard the aircraft were killed when it crashed shortly after takeoff the night of Jan. 25.
The NTSB is expected to reveal a preliminary report later this month.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/02/03/four-six-victims-identified-bangor-plane-crash/
Water rates in Ellsworth set to increase
A Water Department notice stated rates in Ellsworth are set to increase within the next two years.
The increase of $248,000 is to maintain the city’s water system and pay the debt service according to the Ellsworth American.
This means residential and commercial customers will see a five percent increase in phase one and a two percent increase in phase two according to the publication.
The overall goal of the increase is to be compliant of the Maine PUC rules which states the city must allocate 30% of total water utility revenue to public water protection.
Building the idea of Ellsworth’s Parks and Recreation Department
According to leaders at the parks and recreation department for the City of Ellsworth over 100 residents offered insight on how Ellsworth’s parks, playgrounds, trails and recreational spaces are used and what it means to the community.
After an assessment was done, it was clear residents want to keep those spaces in good shape for generations to enjoy.
That’s why the city is working to create a blueprint for a parks and recreation system to reflect the needs and interests.
You can check out the long-term vision by following the link on our website.
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/building-a-blueprint-for-ellsworths-parks-recreation-department/
Acadia Council of the Mid-Coast Board of Realtors presents check to local nonprofits
The Acadia Council of the Mid-Coast Board of Realtors presented a check to celebrate the culmination of the 2025 Affordable Housing Fundraising Initiative.
Executive directors from seven different nonprofits joined leaders as they received funding totaling more than $32,000 to support stability, community services and more.
The Beth C, Wright Cancer Resource Center, Next Step, Friends in Action, Hancock County Habitat for Humanity, Families First Community Center and Acadia Homes for Students and HOME received a check of over $4,000 each.
Unpacking artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence or AI is just about everywhere.
That’s why the Rockport Public Library will host an information session called ‘AI Made Simple: A Practical Introduction for Everyday Life.”
The one hour presentation will help participants see AI as a practice tool to help make tasks easier.
Examples will be presented during the free session on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.
https://www.rockportlibrary.net/
Community Ice Skating on Maine Seacoast Mission’s campus
Ready to make weekend plans?
The Maine Seacoast Mission has you covered.
Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you and the family can grab your skates for ice skating at the Cherryfield campus.
The mission will provide ice skates and helmets for children and adults.
If that’s not your thing, no worries you can stay warm and play board games, enjoy lunch, snacks and hot cocoa.
In addition to weekend skating the rink will be open for February break as well.
