Local News – June 18, 2026

Ranked Choice Counting   (Augusta) – We still don’t know which Democrat and Republican will appear on the ballot for Maine Governor in November.  We should, later today.  The Secretary of State’s Office suspended the ranked choice ballot counting for the day yesterday...

Local News – June 17, 2026

Eagle Point Energy Fire   (Orrington) – A major fire last night brought at least 10-departments to the Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington.  The facility, formerly owned by the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company, was working to become operational as a trash to...

Local News – June 16, 2026

  Ellsworth Hampton Inn Fire   (Ellsworth) – Guests at an Ellsworth hotel evacuated their rooms early this morning as fire alarms sounded.  Fire Chief Scott Guillerault tells Star 97.7 the call to the Hampton Inn off High Street came in just before 1-o’clock...

06-15-26 News

Brewer woman dies after rollover crash in Newburgh On Saturday, a 58-year-old woman died after a rollover crash in Newburgh. Maine State Police say the single-vehicle crash happened on Interstate 95 at around 1:30 pm near mile marker 174. Police say the driver was...

06-12-26 News

Bangor man pleads guilty to murder of son A Bangor man pleaded guilty to the murder of his 10-year-old son. 35-year-old Joshua Smith appeared in a Penobscot County courtroom Thursday after asking to change his plea from not guilty by reason of insanity. WABI news...

06-11-26 News

Three races in Maine’s primary election goes to ranked choice voting The Secretary of State’s office announced three races will proceed to ranked choice voting tabulations. Officials say based on initial results, the race for the democratic and republican nominee for...