{"id":1218,"date":"2026-03-03T05:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1218"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:37:12","slug":"03-03-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/03-03-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"03-03-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Deer Isle man charged for vandalizing Stonington business<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After vandalizing a business early Sunday morning in Stonington, a Deer Isle man is behind bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say 41-year-old Mark Vallejos damaged the storefront of Burnt Cove Market causing thousands of dollars in damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports Vallejos will be arraigned in court on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/02\/deer-isle-man-charged-vandalizing-business-stonington\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/02\/deer-isle-man-charged-vandalizing-business-stonington\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Acadia National Park officials announce closure for peregrine falcon nesting<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s that time of year where space is preserved for peregrine falcons to nest in Acadia National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials announced the temporary closures of Jordans Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail and Valley Cove Trail until further notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The parking lot\u00a0 for the Precipice Trail will also remain closed to cars as officials look to protect the peregrine falcons from human disturbance or harassment which they say the falcons are vulnerable to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Park service will announce the reopening of the closed areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn more just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/learn\/news\/20260302.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/learn\/news\/20260302.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Washington County vehicle weight public hearing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Washington County Commissioners are looking for public feedback on March 12 as they discuss the enactment of a proposed ordinance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The &#8220;Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways\u201d will prompt discussion on allowing municipal officials to close roadways in Washington County unorganized territories to cars with a gross registered weight above 23,000 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials say it could be a necessary step to prevent damage to roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019d like to attend the meeting starting at 4 p.m., a copy of the ordinance is available for review.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To review the ordinance contact the Washington County Unorganized Territories Office at (207)255-8919 or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:supervisor@wcut.maine.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supervisor@wcut.maine.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61587130564847\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Therapy practice gets recognition from \u2018Best of 207\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Named as one of the best of the best, the crew at Coastline Physical Therapy have a lot to celebrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best of 207 recognizes outstanding businesses across the state and all of the votes come in from the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ellsworth American reports Coastline Physical Therapy received a Silver Award in the Physical Therapy category as they work to represent the voices of patients in Deer Isle and Blue Hill while maximizing each individual&#8217;s recovery journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/physical-therapy-practice-wins-best-of-207-award\/article_d25a8854-1362-4eed-8102-06a69360f4c5.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/physical-therapy-practice-wins-best-of-207-award\/article_d25a8854-1362-4eed-8102-06a69360f4c5.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Loaves and Fishes \u2018Internet Cafe\u2019 open to broader public<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hancock County\u2019s largest food pantry has announced an expansion to an essential service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Internet Cafe and computer area is now open to the broader public through Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anyone can access the cafe during their open hours and no reservation is needed giving community members more access to curriculum, resume creation, job searching and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s all in an effort to decrease the digital divide opening up the space to the entire community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Naiad Country Brewery expands into Blue Hill garden center<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Great news for the owners of Naiad Country Brewery out of Orland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The community favorite will expand their space according to a Facebook post into Mainescape Garden Center in Blue Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exciting chapter comes as the business has boomed the past couple of years giving locals good eats and drinks but also re-centering beer as an agricultural project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep up with the latest at Naiad just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61559663124601\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61559663124601<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deer Isle man charged for vandalizing Stonington business After vandalizing a business early Sunday morning in Stonington, a Deer Isle man is behind bars. Police say 41-year-old Mark Vallejos damaged the storefront of Burnt Cove Market causing thousands of dollars in damage. 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