Business jet crashes at Bangor International Airport; Eight on board<\/b><\/p>\n
At around 7:45 p.m.a business jet crashed while taking off from the Bangor International Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n The FAA says that the Bombardier Challenger 600 had eight people on board and the extent of the injuries are unknown at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the FAA and NTSB are investigating and airport officials say emergency crews will be responding throughout the night into Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the airport officials have closed the airport and ask the public to avoid the area.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/26\/crews-scene-bangor-international-airport\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Town of Lamoine hires new code enforcement officer after former CEO cited harassment<\/b><\/p>\n The town of Lamoine hired a replacement for the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector position.<\/span><\/p>\n This after about a month ago, Rebecca Albright who served the role as interim, resigned from her position citing \u201crelentless and perpetual investigation of her work performance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s according <\/span>to the Ellsworth American<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reported in December after <\/span>a lawsuit involving Albright alleging she erred in issuing permits and performed an insufficient number<\/span><\/a> of plumbing inspections harassment continued after the lawsuit was dismissed in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Robert Grant of Ellsworth who currently serves the city of Ellsworth as CEO and LPI will take over the position starting on Friday, February 6.<\/span><\/p>\n MaineHealth Pen Bay & Waldo hospitals to hold town hall<\/b><\/p>\n On Monday, Feb. 9 starting at 5 p.m. MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals will hold a community town hall.<\/span><\/p>\n The free event is open to the public and participants can expect hospital leaders to share information about new services, sustainability efforts and health initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pen Bay pilot reports community members will have the chance to ask questions and engage in conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n The event will be held at the Belfast Free Library located at 106 High Street in Belfast.<\/span><\/p>\n Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals to hold community town hall | PenBay Pilot<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth officials seek space to house three departments\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Proposals for a new place to house the city of Ellsworth\u2019s school bus garage, water department and parks and recreation facilities are being reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n The city has requested to lease a building that\u2019s within three miles of the city hall according to the Bangor Daily News.<\/span><\/p>\n They\u2019re searching for a space to be at least 20,000 square feet and accommodate school buses and 35 employees.<\/span><\/p>\n City officials tell the publication it aligns with the effort to upgrade aging buildings around Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n The city council will award the contractor to the winning bidder during a Feb. 17 meeting and proposals are accepted until Jan. 28.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/01\/23\/hancock\/hancock-government\/ellsworth-building-for-multiple-departments-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Pilot program in Thomaston aims to help residents access local resources<\/b><\/p>\n The town of Thomaston is collaborating with the Penobscot Bay YMCA to create a Community Navigation pilot program to help residents access local and state resources, benefits and support services.<\/span><\/p>\n The program funded by a grant will serve Thomaston residents for free to help with housing, food, utilities, transportation and more.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pen Bay pilot reports Heather Devita, Penobscot Bay YMCA\u2019s new community navigator will be available at the Thomaston Public Library Mondays from 4-7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n She will also be available at the Thomaston Municipal Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n