Officers a shot man after swinging a sword during traffic stop
On Friday, officers shot a man during a traffic stop after he was swinging a sword in Calais.
According to the Calais Police chief, officers from the department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office attempted to taze 35-year-old Abinadi White after he failed to listen to commands.
WABI news reports as officers attempted to taze him they were unsuccessful.
After attempting to take him into custody, police say White grabbed a sword and swung it at officers.
That’s when he was shot.
WABI news reports the man was taken to the hospital and is now stable with charges pending.
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Otter Creek man indicted on assault of infant
An Otter Creek man has been indicted by the Hancock county grand jury.
19-year-old James Butler faces multiple assault charges along with a domestic violence charge on a child less than six years old.
The Ellsworth American reports the Bar Harbor police department investigated that case involving Butler saying a baby who was seven months old was assaulted by Butler.
The publication reports the baby suffered a broken bone while left in Butler’s care earlier this year.
He’s also charged with violating conditions of release.
Ranked-choice voting results could leave Mainers waiting
Election day on Tuesday gives Mainers many things to consider.
However, the results could take some time due to ranked-choice tabulation.
WABI news spoke with the Secretary of State’s office who coordinates the collection and tabulation of ranked-choice votes.
The chief deputy secretary and chief of staff Kate McBrien will be taking over duties for the primary since Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is a candidate in this year’s primary.
McBrien told WABI first-choice results could be clear from initial review Tuesday night however the ranked-choice process could take more than a week.
Only law enforcement can transport ballots and bring them to Augusta however McBrien also says once the results are in the system, results should come quickly with an estimated date of June 19.
What Ellsworth voters should know ahead of June 9th primary election
Ellsworth voters here’s a few reminders ahead of election day.
Starting now, any absentee ballots can only be issued with a Special Circumstances request form.
If you’re wondering what those circumstances are, they include an unexpected absence from the municipality during the entire time polls are open, a physical disability, inability to travel or incapacity of illness that results in a voter being unable to leave their home.
The City of Ellsworth says all four polling places in Ellsworth will be open June 9 from 8AM to 8PM.
Polling locations in Ellsworth:
- Ward One votes in the Upstairs Auditorium at Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, and covers the entire downtown area on the east of the Union River.
- Ward Two votes at Your Place Community Center, 4 Old Mill Road, behind Sunrise Glass.
- Ward Three votes in the Gymnasium at the Maine Coast Baptist Church, 867 Bangor Road, on Route 1A and covers north Ellsworth.
- Ward Four votes in the Council Chambers at Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, and covers the Bridge Hill area west of the Union River.
Remembrance for the ‘Lobster Lady’ took place in Rockland
A celebration of life for a Maine legend.
People gathered in Rockland Saturday to remember Virginia ‘Ginny’ Oliver, the beloved lobster lady.
WABI news reports Saturday would’ve been Oliver’s 106th birthday, so people gathered on the Rockland Harbor and enjoyed a boat parade in her honor.
Oliver’s lobstering career spanned 95 years as she started hauling traps at eight years old and didn’t stop until she was 102.
Oliver passed away in January at 105.
Comedy Night at Finn’s Pub
Usually locals gather at Finn’s Pub in Ellsworth for some good eats, drinks, some time to catch up with friends and family.
However, Finn’s is adding to that experience by hosting a Comedy Night.
On Thursday, June 25 join them for a live comedy show at 6:30 PM to laugh out loud with Adam Hatch and special guest Jack Hodgdon.
Tickets for the event are on sale now so follow the link below.
