Multiple departments respond to fire at vacant home in Bangor<\/b><\/p>\n
On Sunday morning, multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a vacant home in Bangor.<\/span><\/p>\n Around 9 a.m. first responders saw heavy smoke and fire at the home on Ohio Street locating the fire around the back of the building.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports no injuries were reported and responders got the fire under control by opening walls to search for the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the extreme cold and wind made operations difficult<\/span><\/p>\n The fire is under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/02\/01\/multiple-fire-departments-respond-vacant-building-fire-bangor\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Rockland PD searching for driver in hit and run<\/b><\/p>\n Rockland Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a driver believed to be involved in a hit and run accident on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n Posted on their Facebook page, police say the hit and run accident happened at around 3:10 p.m. at the Broadway and Park street intersection.<\/span><\/p>\n The accident involved a person operating an electric scooter and the person was injured and taken to a local hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n If anyone has information you\u2019re asked to call 207-593-9132.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=1334216725177269&id=100057668634806&ref=embed_post<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 11th Annual Read to ME Challenge in Tremont<\/b><\/p>\n Happening Monday, the Maine Department of Education will launch their 11th annual Read to ME Challenge with a read-a-loud at Tremont Consolidated School.<\/span><\/p>\n This public awareness campaign aims to make reading and literacy development enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n The commissioner of the DOE will join students and staff at the school and will read to the second and third grade students.<\/span><\/p>\n The DOE encourages adults to read with or for children throughout the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n EPA awards Rockland pollution control facility for excellence<\/b><\/p>\n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the city of Rockland with the 2025 EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award.<\/span><\/p>\n Rockland is one of seven wastewater facilities in New England to receive the award highlighting the commitment to improve water quality and protect human health and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n The award has been distributed for the past 40 years.<\/span><\/p>\n Celebrate \u2018National Library Lovers\u2019 Month\u2019 at Ellsworth Public Library<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s February and that means it’s National Library Lovers\u2019 Month!<\/span><\/p>\n Celebrate all month long at the Ellsworth Public Library and show them some love highlighting more than just the books, it\u2019s a time to recognize the essential role the library plays in the community as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n So here\u2019s what’s on the schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n The return of Blind Date with a Book and Adventure with a book will take place welcoming all-ages.<\/span><\/p>\n Stay on the lookout for community -led social events, a Valentine’ s Day author event and don\u2019t forget National Take Your Child to the Library Day on Feb. 7 to get a free children\u2019s book giveaway.<\/span><\/p>\n To keep up with all of the fun events throughout the month, just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n