Traffic temporarily halted on High Street due to crash
Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Ellsworth Police and Fire responded to a crash on High Street.
It involved a Dead River Company truck.
The Ellsworth American reports the truck was stopped in the northbound lane in front of L.L. Bean and a pickup truck in a nearby parking lot had damage to its left driver’s side.
The publication reports the pickup truck was not towed and the Dead River Company truck along with the fire department left the scene shortly after.
Court documents show why Eliot Cutler was arrested
For the third time in the past five months, former two-time gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler is accused of violating his probation.
Cutler was arrested Monday after court documents show Cutler had DVDs containing adult pornography, violating his bail conditions.
WABI news reports Cutler was confronted by a police officer at the DoubleTree in South Portland Monday and that’s when authorities found the DVD’s.
Maine State Police reported that Cutler began crying loudly saying he can’t help himself and that he has had this problem for 65 years.
WABI news reports in court Wednesday, Cutler pleaded not guilty and the judge granted cash bail on the new charges but ordered Cutler to be held without bail on the probation matter.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/02/11/new-court-documents-reveal-why-eliot-cutler-was-arrested/
City of Ellsworth continues effort to obtain property for schools busses and more
A property in Hancock county to house school buses and facilities for the Parks and Recreation and water departments for Ellsworth is being pursued.
During a school board meeting this week, a unanimous vote will now allow the superintendent to negotiate terms for a contract with the owner of 17 Wyman Road.
The Ellsworth American reports the effort to acquire the land would help consolidate and streamline service across multiple departments.
The paper reports three proposals were received by the city on the project.
Therapy dogs provide comfort to Bangor first responders
We all need a little love and comfort.
That’s why Pet Partners of Eastern Maine knew they needed to visit the Queen city and its first responders after a deadly plane crash at Bangor International Airport last month.
WABI news reports studies have shown our four-legged friends can indeed provide comfort during rough times and with the world being a little heavy the community partner lead says it was comforting to see smiles on first responders faces.
On top of the sweet moment with man’s best friend, the city of Bangor honored the first responders for their response to the crash.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/02/11/its-real-gift-therapy-dogs-offer-support-bangor-first-responders/
Maine Credit Unions’ campaign to end hunger surpasses goal
Nearly $1.5 million in food and monetary donation will assist Mainers when they need it most.
The Maine Credit Union League announced they raised that for their recent Campaign for Ending Hunger.
WABI news reports one in five children are food insecure which is why Maine credit unions made it a part of their mission to help address the issue 35 years ago.
The campaign has contributed more than $16 million to support hunger-relief.
If you’d like to donate, just head to our website.
Rockport Opera House to host Valentine’s Day Bash
If you’re looking for a good time with your honey or maybe you’re looking for your future love, head to the Rockport Opera House Saturday.
Starting at 8 p.m., you can hang with ‘The Sugar Snaps’ and enjoy some soul music and a lot of love.
Doors open at 7:45 and if you want to sweeten your night more, the Pen Bay Pilot reports the Rockport Harbor Hotel is offering a dinner special with tickets to the dance.
Just follow the link on our website for the lovely night.
https://www.penbaypilot.com/affiliate-post/valentines-day-bash-sugar-snaps/267114
