Fire Marshal’s office investigate Waterville fire
A spokesperson for the state’s fire marshal’s office reports a woman sustained life-threatening burn injuries after a fire in Waterville on Thursday.
Officials say the fire at 35 Washington Street in Waterville was reported by a passerby and when firefighters arrived they took a woman out of the home.
42-year-old Lauren Slack was transported by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland; there’s no update on her condition.
Officials say they believe lighter fluid was added to a fire in a fireplace causing a flash fire.
Several pets who lived in the home died and others survived.
The investigation is ongoing.
NTSB release preliminary report on fatal Bangor plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report regarding the fatal Bangor plane crash that happened in January.
All six people on board the Bombardier Challenger 600 died.
WABI news reports there was no evidence of issues with the airplane or flight control before the crash.
Footage also shows multiple explosions taking place during the crash sequence and damage of the wreckage was indicative of prolonged fire following the impact.
Fishery numbers in Maine still topping other states
Despite state fishing regulators reporting Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reports commercial harvesters have earned over $500 million.
The DMR tells Star 97.7 lobster harvesters landed over 78 million pounds in 2025, the softshell clam fishery was again the state’s second most valuable and Maine oyster harvesters and growers continue to see an increase in demand.
Maine scallops were the fifth most valuable commercially harvested species in 2025.
The Ellsworth American reports Stonington was again Maine’s top port by ex-vessel value.
To see more information on 2025 landings as well as the value of each fishery adjusted by inflation follow the link below.
https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/commercial/landings-program/landings-data
Bee school inspiring locals to increase the essential pollinator
Blue Hill was buzzing over the weekend at the Tie-County Beekeepers Club.
Since the 1980s the program has provided introductory beekeeping classes that inspired locals to take on the essential environmental duty.
WABI news reports the class covers everything from tending a hive to identifying different bees as they make up a colony.
If that’s something you’d be interested in and you missed the class over the weekend, more opportunities are on the horizon.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/03/07/new-bees-buzz-bee-school-beekeeping-basics/
Coastal Kids science series at Blue Hill Public Library
Kiddos of all ages are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library Wednesday, March 18 to learn a little something about fish farming.
All a part of their Coastal Kids Science Series, you can bring your kids after school to the library to join Tess from the University of Maine to learn about fish-herding, collecting,testing and examining water quality and more about our local fish.
Organizers say it’s a great way to open up the young minds about the natural wonder of water in hopes to peak interest in our future fish farmers.
For more information just follow the link below.
https://bhpl.libcal.com/event/16450036
Free Whoopie Pie Day
For the 3rd year in a row Box of Maine in Brewer will host a free whoopie pie day on March 13.
While the tasteful effort brings locals together every year, this year anyone who visits and gets a whoopie pie should consider donating toward another cause.
50 percent of all proceeds from any retail sales in the shop will help out the Courageous Steps Project.
The project supports children and young adults with various abilities and challenges.
To support the cause you can follow the link on our website and purchase whoopie pies or stop by the shop at 34 Abbott Street in Brewer.
