Multiple 911 calls lead to arrest of reckless driver
Maine State Police say 14 calls to 911 led to the arrest of a reckless driver on Saturday.
22-year-old Alexandre Forsythe of Jaffrey, New Hampshire is charged with criminal OUI and criminal speed.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, callers notified authorities about a car traveling over 100 mph and driving erratically around northbound 1-295 in the Bowdoinham area.
Troopers then tracked down Forsythe and arrested him in Waterville.
Local medical shop files complaint against City of Ellsworth
After the Ellsworth City Council denied a business license for a local medical marijuana shop, the owners have filed a complaint against the city.
Marijuanaville said they would pursue legal action.
The Ellsworth American reports the owner filed a complaint to the Hancock Superior Court earlier this month alleging the license denial failed to apply local ordinances and violated due process.
This after months of back and forth over licensing and the city council voicing concerns over public health after the city adopted a new cannabis establishment performance standards.
The publication reports a patient also complained about an adverse health reaction from products purchased while investigators found unsafe levels of pesticides in batches of concentrate from the store.
The owner says the product was removed and additional tests have been done.
Burnham woman found guilty on animal cruelty charges
On Friday, a Burnham woman was found guilty on four counts of cruelty to animals by a Waldo County jury.
41-year-old Alexis Ingraham was accused of mistreating a number of horses, dogs and cats on her farm in February 2025.
WABI news reports during the trial, things got heated during a cross-examination leading to Ingraham shouting and pointing at District Attorney Natasha Irving.
Ingraham even took the stand herself saying she always took care of the animals and other people are to blame for their poor health.
WABI reports this is not the first time Ingraham has been found guilty of animal cruelty.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/08/14/burnham-woman-found-guilty-all-counts-animal-cruelty-trial/
Repair work continues on Bridge Hill
The City of Ellsworth provided an update on the closure of Bridge Hill.
The water main break has been repaired however the damage to the road and a section of Bridge Hill is not safe for motorists.
City officials say due to that, traffic diversion will remain in place as city crews coordinate with the Maine DOT on repairs and next steps.
Once city officials have a repair schedule, it will be announced.
Hancock Volunteer Fire Department hosts grand opening
On Aug. 22, the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department welcomes you!
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. they will host a grand opening of their new fire station.
The Ellsworth American reports the fire chief says it coincides with Hancock Day events and this will be held at the 13 Cemetery Road location.
2026 Maine Outdoor Film Festival hits Acadia National Park
On August 27, mark your calendars for an outdoor film festival at Schoodic Institute.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will hit Acadia National Park for an evening of outdoor adventure, conservation films and a unique experience under the stars.
The films start at 7:30 p.m. and organizers encourage you to get there early so you can secure a spot.
Also, they say it’ll be good to bring a chair and or blanket, warm layers, a headlamp, bug spray and your favorite movie snacks.
For more information on the film lineup and to get your tickets, follow the link below.
Versant Power Astronomy happenings for August
For the month of August the Versant Power Astronomy center has been offering a new slate of public programs after a brief closing due to renovations.
Friday nights at seven, you can enjoy a program called ‘Spark: the Universe in Us.’
Focusing on elements formed inside of stars and how the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms the planet’s core, you can learn the deep connection between us and the stars.
On Sundays at 2 p.m., there’s a program called the Secrets of Gravity and we learn about gravity and space time.
Here’s the music show coming up.
Check out the music show this month inspired by Taylor Swift and their schedule of Summer matinees by following the link.
https://umaine.edu/calendar/events/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=35
