Maine State Police investigate fatal Surry crash<\/b><\/p>\n
Maine State Police are investigating a fatal three-car crash that happened on Friday in Surry.<\/span><\/p>\n Police responded to the crash at around 2:44 in the afternoon on Blue Hill Road and say one car traveling northbound crossed the centerline for an unknown reason and struck two cars going southbound.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say 47-year-old Mark Nevells of Brooksville, the operator of the first vehicle sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n The operators of the two other vehicles struck were transported to a local hospital and later released.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presque isle fisherman among seven lost off Massachusetts coast<\/b><\/p>\n Aroostook county mourns after learning Staff Sergeant Freeman Short, a fisherman, died after a vessel sank off the coast of Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n Six others lost their lives as the sinking sent shockwaves through the fishing community and the Maine Army National Guard.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean went down at about 25 miles off Cape Ann early Friday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n In a post shared by the Maine Army National Guard, Short was remembered not only as a fisherman but a dedicated soldier, mentor and leader.<\/span><\/p>\n Four seats on Holden-area school board filled<\/b><\/p>\n After multiple resignations late last year, four seats have been filled on the school board overseeing Holden, Clifton and Eddington.<\/span><\/p>\n The RSU 63 board of directors held a meeting appointing the new members by their respective town officials.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports this after a slew of concerns raised surrounding support by the board in recent years led to teachers and administrators leaving the school system.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/02\/07\/bangor\/bangor-education\/holden-area-school-board-seats-filled-after-resignations\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Union River Center for Innovation workshop series<\/b><\/p>\n A new workshop series hosted by the Union River Center for Innovation begins next week.<\/span><\/p>\n The Business of Food is a four part series where participants can learn how to navigate food entrepreneurship with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n Held at the center located at 415 Water Street in Ellsworth, the sessions will happen on Feb. 18, 25 and March 4 and 11 starting at 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will explore their dreams, food business options, making food business a side hustle or hobby and they\u2019ll learn the best practical lessons for running a sustainable food business.<\/span><\/p>\n The series is free but pre-registration is required so to sign up just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/unionriverinnovation.com\/workshops\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Check out Northeast Harbor Library\u2019s February exhibit<\/b><\/p>\n This February the Northeast Harbor Library will feature artist Mary Ternus\u2019 work for two series.<\/span><\/p>\n The exhibit displayed will show paintings from Ternus\u2019 \u2018Monumental Landscapes\u2019 series in which you can see specialized portraits, landscapes and more showing the world and galaxies beyond our imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n Patrons can also check out \u2018Women Erased\u2019, an ongoing project that honors women whose contributions went unrecognized.<\/span><\/p>\n The exhibit will be available to view during operating hours.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/nehlibrary.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Kiss or Diss benefit for SPCA of Hancock County<\/b><\/p>\n For Valentine\u2019s Day you can show a little love to the SPCA of Hancock County to help them raise funds for their Prevent a Litter program.<\/span><\/p>\n They introduce you to Kiss or Diss which is an online event allowing people to give a virtual kiss to their favorite shelter dog or cat or you can buy a diss in honor of an ex or former friend.<\/span><\/p>\n For the dog or cat that gets the most kisses, they will receive a special treat and for every diss, shelter staff will write the name of the diss recipient on the bottom of a litter box.<\/span><\/p>\n The cost for Kiss or Diss is $5 and can be purchased online through Friday, Feb. 20.<\/span><\/p>\n The prevent a litter program provides low-cost spay neuter certificates to pet owners in need.<\/span><\/p>\n Follow the link for a look at the dogs or cats you\u2019d like to help out.<\/span><\/p>\n