Maine schools close due to nationwide threat<\/b><\/p>\n
After classes were evacuated Monday morning, the Hancock County Sheriff\u2019s office said a nationwide hoax involving computer-generated messages was the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill was one of the schools that received a threat Monday via voicemail.<\/span><\/p>\n On top of evacuation protocols, students were also asked to stay home according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say there is no threat to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/02\/02\/threats-prompt-several-maine-schools-close-monday\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Teen accused of killing woman on Crawford Pond faces judge<\/b><\/p>\n 18-year-old Deven Young faced a judge on Monday after being accused of killing a woman on Crawford Pond last summer.<\/span><\/p>\n Young is charged with murder in the death of Sunshine Stewart after she was found dead on July 3 of last year.<\/span><\/p>\n The Midcoast Villager reports the hearing was closed to the public and no one commented following the hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication says prosecutors are attempting to try him as an adult however the case is sealed until the court determines whether Young is competent to stand trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/02\/02\/teen-accused-killing-woman-crawford-pond-appears-court\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Headwaters of Meadow Brook conserved thanks to funds awarded<\/b><\/p>\n The community has stepped up to conserve 77 acres in the headwaters of Meadow Brook on Deer Isle.<\/span><\/p>\n The Island Heritage Trust has made efforts to do so and now they\u2019ve been awarded $250,000 to complete that mission.<\/span><\/p>\n The funding is through the climate resilience conservation fund according to the Ellsworth American as the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Governor\u2019s Office of Policy Innovation and Future collaborated.<\/span><\/p>\n The project aims to protect the quality of water as it is a vital spot for elver and clam harvesting.<\/span><\/p>\n Now leaders await the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for final approval.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/environment\/funds-awarded-to-conserve-meadow-brook-headwaters\/article_1e1ade32-9925-400e-803a-a8615febb05c.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Seacoast Mission received $50K grant to support youth programming<\/b><\/p>\n Two youth education programs through the Maine Seacoast Mission got a big boost!<\/span><\/p>\n $50,000 was awarded to the organization by the Evelyn S,. and K.E. Barrett Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n The first program supported, called Journey, serves Washington county teens providing students an opportunity to build personal, career and post-secondary education aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n The second, teaching and learning collaborative program, helps connect students and teachers at one and two-room schoolhouses to prepare students to thrive in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Healthy Acadia \u2018Warm Your Heart\u2019 silent auction<\/b><\/p>\n Starting Tuesday, Healthy Acadia will be holding the \u201cWarm Your Heart\u201d silent auction fundraiser to benefit programs and resources they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n Bidding has officially started and will close on Feb. 9th at 8 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n You have the chance to bid on items for you and your special someone with prizes like concert tickets at the Maine Savings Amphitheater, a whitewater rafting package or a cozy stay or massage!<\/span><\/p>\n Winners will be announced on Feb. 10 so to put your name in the game and give back to the community, just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n