First responders battle fire at Trenton motel<\/b><\/p>\n
No injuries were reported after an early morning fire at a motel in Trenton on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n Multiple fire departments responded to the fire at Open Hearth Motel and all guests were safely evacuated.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports crews responded to active flames and heavy smoke from the middle section of the building and conditions made it very difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports assistance has been provided to displaced occupants.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/no-injuries-reported-in-trenton-motel-fire\/article_31a01766-a126-4647-b5ef-c0a25259d2ed.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Deer Isle man charged in stalking case<\/b><\/p>\n Maine State Police say a Deer Isle man was arrested on Thursday after responding to a domestic violence complaint in Sedgewick.<\/span><\/p>\n 31-year-old Caleb Heanssler of Deer Isle was found in a wooded area at a home in Deer Isle after police responded to the complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say he is charged with domestic violence stalking, four counts of violation of conditions of release, violation of protection order and for an outstanding arrest warrant for Domestic Violence Terrorizing.<\/span><\/p>\n Bath Iron Works reached agreement with union workers<\/b><\/p>\n After workers at Bath Iron Works went on strike for nearly a week, a spokesperson for the company says an agreement has been reached on a new contract with the Bath Marine Draftmen\u2019s Association.<\/span><\/p>\n This after more than 600 workers walked off the job.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports there\u2019s not many details on the agreement however concerns over the impact of BIW operations across the state, country and overseas had officials analyzing the potential lasting impact on critical naval contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/27\/bath-iron-works-says-it-has-reached-tentative-agreement-with-union-workers-new-contract\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n BangorHousing project aims to provide housing for homeless residents<\/b><\/p>\n Talks are underway between Maine DHHS and MaineHousing as they aim to provide more units to assist Bangor\u2019s homeless population.<\/span><\/p>\n All a part of the \u2018Home for Good\u2019 project, 60 new apartments could be built thanks to state funding.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the units could be built along Corporate Drive and officials say the goal is to begin construction by the end of the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news says DHHS anticipates the properties to be ready in late 2027 or early 2028.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/27\/bangorhousing-build-60-supportive-housing-units-homeless-residents\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Community Music Institute Midday Concert<\/b><\/p>\n Friday, April 3 don\u2019t miss the free Midday Concert hosted by the Ellsworth Community Music Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting at 1 p.m. take a break from your busy schedule and head to the Moore Community Center Theater at 125 State Street and enjoy the sounds of Downeast New Music.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about the show and upcoming events just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n