Bangor Mall owners ordered to pay $1.1 million if settlement can\u2019t be settled<\/b><\/p>\n
Parts of the Bangor Mall are without power after city officials say they were left with no choice citing concerns over health and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n Namdar Realty Group, the New York company that owns the mall stated they made most of the repairs however a judge has determined there are still violations concerning the maintenance of stormwater management, the roof and paving.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports city officials say if the roof was not repaired within two weeks, the entire mall could be closed.<\/span><\/p>\n The legal battles continue as a judge ordered for the settlement to be reached between the city and Namdar in 45 days from Jan. 30.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/02\/04\/bangor-mall-owners-ordered-pay-over-11m-if-settlement-cannot-be-reached\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Police are still searching for missing Hampden man<\/b><\/p>\n After a man went missing more than two weeks ago, authorities are still searching the property of where he resides.<\/span><\/p>\n 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall weighing 210 pounds and often wears a black Carhartt jacket and blue cap.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Hampden Public Safety have asked for the public\u2019s help in finding Dunphy since Jan. 16.<\/span><\/p>\n Police did recover a vehicle associated with Dunphy last week however there has been no contact with him.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/02\/04\/police-continue-search-property-missing-hampden-man\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Surry select board proposes plan to elevate Newbury Neck Road<\/b><\/p>\n Those in Surry don\u2019t want to see the level of washouts witnessed on Newbury Neck Road in 2023 and 2024 after windstorms.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why the select board proposed a plan to raise the surface level of the road at Carrying Place Beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the town will ask residents to approve proceeding with a construction project and if they approve, the select board will be authorized to accept over two million dollars in congressionally directed funding.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the funding from the federal emergency manager agency must be approved by Congress and receive the president’s signature.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/waterfront\/protecting-newbury-neck-road-from-the-sea-will-cost-millions\/article_43902aca-bdf3-4903-8e24-0ed83089cfbe.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Mount Desert fraud alert<\/b><\/p>\n Town of officials in Mount Desert say they are aware of fraudulent invoices that have been circulating to local businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say in the notice that the invoices are portraying to be from the town.<\/span><\/p>\n They ask for those affected to remain vigilant as they work to investigate it and those who may receive an unexpected invoice from the town to confirm the authenticity of it with the town office.<\/span><\/p>\n Mount Desert will never email an invoice or ask for funds to be wired.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions or concerns just contact the town office at 207-276-5531.<\/span><\/p>\n Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways program returns<\/b><\/p>\n You can take your business to the next level by enrolling in the Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0 11-week program through Maine Street Business.<\/span><\/p>\n The course will help entrepreneurs gain insight on the markets and ecosystem led by a variety of experts in different fields.<\/span><\/p>\n You can register for the course at no cost and if you\u2019re in school, you can use it to get three college credits and Entrepreneurship Digital Badges.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the session which starts Feb. 12, follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n