NTSB says 5-year-old dragged and run over by school bus<\/b><\/p>\n
The National Transportation Safety Board released information after a 5-year-old student was killed last month boarding a school bus in Standish.<\/span><\/p>\n Simon Gonzalez reached the passenger loading doors but the doors began to close.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI reports Gonzalez extended his arm into the bus and became pinned.<\/span><\/p>\n No charges have yet to be filed in the case.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/08\/5-year-old-dragged-ran-over-by-school-bus-ntsb-says\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bill seeks to designate highway to fallen Hancock County Deputy Luke Gross<\/b><\/p>\n A public hearing in Augusta Thursday was proposed to designate Route 3 in Trenton as the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway.<\/span><\/p>\n The bill, LD 2033, sponsored by Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor) was heard in front of the Committee on Transportation at the State House.<\/span><\/p>\n Faulkingham said the resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate a portion of Route 3 in the town of Trenton to Deputy Gross\u2019s honor and to erect appropriate signage.<\/span><\/p>\n Hancock County Sheriff Deputy Gross, 44, of Hancock, was killed on Route 3 in September 2021 after being struck by a pickup truck while investigating a crash.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who spoke at the hearing echoed the kindness and humanity Gross instilled in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/08\/bill-aims-designate-highway-after-fallen-hancock-county-deputy-luke-gross\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Tax preparation at the Ellsworth Public Library<\/b><\/p>\n Tax season is approaching and if you get overwhelmed with handling things yourself the Ellsworth Public Library wants to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n In collaboration with AARP, tax aide volunteers will be on site every Tuesday in February, March and April to help people in one-on-one appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a library card, don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not needed for the service.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to book your appointment ahead of time just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/ellsworth.libcal.com\/appointments\/tax<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Counterfeit bills circulation around the state<\/b><\/p>\n A new scam has hit the radar for officials as State Police warn customers and businesses about counterfeit bills in circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n Police tell WABI they have received multiple reports across the state in recent weeks from Bangor to Van Buren.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say most of the bills are identified as $100 marked for motion picture purposes and $20 marked copy.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities are asking everyone to check their transactions carefully.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/08\/counterfeit-bills-reportedly-circulation-around-maine-police-say\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival coming to The Grand Theater<\/b><\/p>\n Film enthusiasts you\u2019ll want to mark your calendars.<\/span><\/p>\n From Friday Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 2 the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival will make its way to The Grand Theater.<\/span><\/p>\n Being one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals, The Grand will feature \u2018That One Friend\u2019, \u2018Best Day Ever\u2019, and \u2018Old Man Lightning\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n