{"id":1080,"date":"2026-01-28T05:30:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:33:32","slug":"01-28-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/01-28-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"01-28-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>NTSB investigators in Bangor after fatal plane crash<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investigators from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are on the site in Bangor where a plane crashed Sunday night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Initial phases of the investigation are now underway as Bangor Police are awaiting approval to access the aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Six people are presumed dead after the plane stopped in Bangor to receive fuel and de-icing services, took off and then crashed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports airport officials ask for privacy of family and friends of those involved while investigators conduct their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The airport will be closed until Thursday at 9 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/26\/crews-scene-bangor-international-airport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/26\/crews-scene-bangor-international-airport\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth bus driver charged after crash<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Ellsworth school bus driver faces felony charges after a crash on Jan. 15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Daniel Morse of Hancock is charged with driving to endanger and two traffic violations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Jan. 15 at approximately 5:11 p.m. Ellsworth PD responded to a report of a personal injury accident involving the school bus and another vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The driver of the car, Michael Sarran of Southwest Harbor, reportedly collided with the side of the school bus after Morse crossed the center line toward the breakdown lane on the southbound shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sarran was transported to a Bangor hospital with serious injuries and Morse was treated on scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Four students were on the bus at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hancock County police departments will add body and cruiser cameras<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Federal funding granted to the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will bring body and cruiser cameras to multiple departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$2.3 million will support police departments in Bucksport, Ellsworth, the sheriff\u2019s office, Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However the Ellsworth American reports some departments have already invested in the technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/hancock-county-ema-gets-federal-grant-for-police-body-cameras\/article_e0610d93-8e32-4f33-8614-c77eb4259a56.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/hancock-county-ema-gets-federal-grant-for-police-body-cameras\/article_e0610d93-8e32-4f33-8614-c77eb4259a56.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Unemployment rate stands still according to November reports<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine Department of Labor states the number of jobs didn\u2019t change much throughout the month of November however it did decrease since 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The report shows the 3.2 percent unemployment rate has stayed within a narrow range throughout 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, officials believe the environment of decreasing employment rates along with low unemployment rates could be a result of people reaching retirement rather than younger people aging into the workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The unemployment rate has been below four percent for 48 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frost Fair returns to Moosehorn<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, Feb. 7 Healthy Acadia and Friends of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge invite the public to the second annual Frost Fair: A Winter Wildlife Refuge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the refuge headquarters in Baring the free event will offer both indoor and outdoor activities for the family to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants can go running, walking, snowshoeing or stay inside to make a bird feeder, wildlife fur displays or to enjoy the hot beverages and healthy snacks available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyacadia.org\/blog\/press-release-frost-fair-returns-to-moosehorn-with-a-full-schedule-of-winter-fun\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/healthyacadia.org\/blog\/press-release-frost-fair-returns-to-moosehorn-with-a-full-schedule-of-winter-fun<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Downeast Maine \u2018Ice Quilting Derby\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While you get through the winter blues, there\u2019s something you can pick up for some fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take part in the 10th annual Downeast Maine \u2018Ice Quilting Derby\u2019 by getting four months of 16 free fabulous and unique block patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So here\u2019s how it works, just pick up a Derby Card at one of the four participating shops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That includes A Straight Stitch in Carmel, Bolt in Bucksport, Quiilty Bird in Ellsworth and Fabricate in Bar Harbor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For January, February, March and April get a free block pattern to finish your own project by spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you completely fill that derby card you\u2019ll be entered into a prize drawing for four grand prizes worth $100 or more each.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NTSB investigators in Bangor after fatal plane crash Investigators from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are on the site in Bangor where a plane crashed Sunday night. Initial phases of the investigation are now underway as Bangor Police are awaiting approval to access the aircraft. 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