Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor
Maine Republicans announced Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Bangor on Thursday.
The Maine Republican Party plans to host the vice president at the Bangor International Airport.
WABI news reports the vice president will appear at the BGR Aviation FBO and doors will open at 9:30.
The program is expected to start at 11:30 AM and Vance is expected to speak at 12:30 PM.
The event is RSVP-only.
Trenton man charged after explosives were found
Maine State Police say a Trenton man is facing charges after a domestic violence incident led to explosives being discovered.
State police say on Saturday, authorities were called to a domestic violence incident at a home on Oak Point Road however troopers got to the scene and learned 43-year-old Anthony Nickerson had left.
They also learned he may have been in possession of some explosive items.
State Police tell Star 97.7 they found Nickerson at his home on Bar Harbor Road and improvised explosive devices and materials.
Nickerson is charged with domestic violence assault, possession of firearms by a prohibited person, arson and criminal use of explosives.
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety launches Seal Belt safety campaign
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety are urging drivers to buckle up.
The Click it or Ticket campaign is officially underway promoting seat belt safety coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday.
Officials say in Maine, the observed seal belt usage rate is 92.2% however, recent data shows a concerning decline.
Another part of the campaign is nighttime enforcement as many people choose to drive unbuckled in the evenings.
One week left for Maine Hunters to enroll in Moose lottery
Hunters, if you’re looking to tag a moose this year you don’t have long to register for the upcoming Moose Lottery.
Next Monday just before midnight is the deadline to apply.
WABI news reports you can enter by going to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s website and keep in mind hunters must be at least 10-years-old by the start of Moose season.
The lottery takes place at the Acton Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 20.
Bad Beaver Farm to host music festival
Happening on Saturday, May 23 is the Bad Beaver Music Festival!
From 4-8 PM, you can head to Bad Beaver Farm in Ellsworth to enjoy the music festival of peace, love and community.
The Ellsworth American reports the festival then benefits Acadia Action and Hancock County Activists.
The publication reports participants will see Chelsea Berry, Chris Ross and Gordon Thomas perform and a food truck will be on sight.
The event is BYOB and audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
City of Ellsworth volunteers clear hundreds of pounds of trash
For the 2026 Card Brook Clean Up Day, 42 volunteers came out on Saturday ready to clean the area.
As volunteers rolled up their sleeves, they were able to securely collect 800 pounds of trash from roadsides and waterways.
Multiple community partners worked together to make that happen and the City of Ellsworth extends their gratitude to each volunteer.
