Body of missing UMaine student found<\/b><\/p>\n
Police say they’ve found the body of a missing 19-year-old UMaine student who disappeared in January from his home at Orchard Trails Apartments.<\/span><\/p>\n The Orono Police Department says it received a call about a body in a retention pond near an apartment complex.<\/span><\/p>\n They didn’t specify which complex.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports police say the Maine Warden Service helped recover the body, and the State Medical Examiner positively identified him as Chance Lauer.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say, at this point, there is nothing suspicious about the death.<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone with questions can contact the Orono Police Department.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/18\/missing-umaine-students-body-found-retention-pond\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Skowhegan man arrested in connection with Augusta murder<\/b><\/p>\n State police say they\u2019ve arrested a man in connection with a murder in Augusta last month.<\/span><\/p>\n 30-year-old Edward Longley of Skowhegan was arrested Wednesday after officials say 51-year-old Billyjack Curtis of Augusta was shot and killed on Flagg Street on February 2.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports 40-year-old Sherry Gilley of Brunswick was also injured in the shooting and was taken to the hospital and later released.<\/span><\/p>\n Longley was taken to the Somerset County jail where he is being held without bail.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/18\/police-make-arrest-connection-with-fatal-shooting-augusta\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth files complaint on stench from composting facility<\/b><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth officials filed a complaint in Hancock County District Court over alleged violations of the city\u2019s odor ordinance.<\/span><\/p>\n There have been numerous complaints alleging a smell from the composting facility Maine Organics has grown stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the filing mentions odor problems, public complaints and multiple notices of violations in 2025 that were not appealed or resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n Now matters will be heard before a district court in Ellsworth on April 8.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/city-files-court-complaint-against-maine-organics\/article_0252753b-74f8-4976-bc7e-f0c48a8e36e7.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Potato house destroyed in overnight fire<\/b><\/p>\n Officials say a potato house is a total loss after a devastating fire overnight in Limestone.<\/span><\/p>\n Just before 2 a.m. officials were called to a house on Main Street finding a building had collapsed and almost entirely consumed by fire.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the State Fire marshal\u2019s office has been notified however there\u2019s no word on how the fire may have started.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/18\/fire-destroys-potato-house-aroostook-county\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n MaineHealth Waldo Hospital adds \u2018Help Yourself\u2019 food pantry<\/b><\/p>\n As food\u00a0 insecurity continues to be an ongoing issue across the state, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital decided to launch a \u2018Help Yourself\u2019 food pantry shelf.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s located inside of the MaineHealth primary care family medicine Brooks which is at 55 Reynolds Road.<\/span><\/p>\n The PenBay Pilot reports this is the 12th shelf serving Knox and Waldo counties.<\/span><\/p>\n The shelves are stocked by the hospital’s community health team and it\u2019s open to patients, families and community members.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports this is a way to offer accessible stigma-free assistance to those who need it ensuring they get nutritious food sources.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/help-yourself-food-pantry-shelf-now-available-primary-care-family-medicine-brooks\/268082<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Showtime at Husson University\u2019s Gracie Theatre<\/b><\/p>\n On Saturday, March 21, you can jam out with The Mallett Brothers Band as they make a stop in Bangor.<\/span><\/p>\n Show time starts at 7 p.m. at Husson University\u2019s Gracie Theatre and it\u2019s part of the Gracie\u2019s 14 season!<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019ll be a night for music lovers of all kinds as concertgoers can enjoy alt-country to Americana and roots rock!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To purchase your tickets follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n