{"id":1394,"date":"2026-04-15T05:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2026-04-14T18:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T22:14:50","slug":"04-15-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/04-15-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"04-15-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Woman dies in Stockton Springs head-on crash<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A woman has died after a head-on crash in Stockton Springs Monday evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State Police say the crash happened on Route 1 where a 42-year-old Belfast man hit a car being driven by 77-year-old Anne Pomroy of Old Orchard Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pomroy died at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say the Belfast man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The crash is under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>$50,000 Leadership Gift will fulfill early commitment to save Friendship Cottage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Star 97.7 told you that a purchase and sale agreement is in place for Friendship Cottage, with a closing expected for early June.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Efforts to save the facility that offers services for adults with physical, cognitive and memory challenges have come together with the community\u2019s help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2018Save Friendship Cottage\u2019 campaign received some great news as the Clements Family Trust has fulfilled a $50,000 pledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leaders say with this being one of the two largest gifts to the campaign to date, the family hopes this serves as a catalyst for others to step forward and help bring the project to the finish line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blue Hill Public Library to host \u2018Sludge: A PFAS Uprising\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For their documentary series, the Blue Hill Public Library will present Sludge: A PFAS Uprising on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They invite the community to enjoy the viewing while learning about stories of farmers who are discussing the uptick in forever chemicals and how it\u2019s poisoned land, water and livestock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the run time of 26 minutes it\u2019ll open up the mind of what\u2019s currently happening around PFAS and how communities can ensure future generations are set for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the free viewing just call Kayleigh Thomas at 374-5515.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to taking care of our pets there\u2019s always something we can do more of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The American Red Cross is urging pet owners to create a plan and prepare for the unexpected in case your animal becomes hurt or sick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Pet First Aid awareness month, leaders at the Red Cross urge people to first take a pet first aid online course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will guide pet owners on the journey of assembling a pet first aid kit and it\u2019s only 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic supplies like gloves, gauze, elastic bandages and a clean cloth is just the start of things to keep on hand when adventuring with your furry friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, before you go on that first hike or run, follow the links below to make sure you have what you need to keep you and your pet safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/classes\/cat-and-dog-first-aid-online\/a6R0V0000015EUf.html?utm_source=content-hub&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=course-click\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/classes\/cat-and-dog-first-aid-online\/a6R0V0000015EUf.html?utm_source=content-hub&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=course-click<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/first-aid\/cat-dog-first-aid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/first-aid\/cat-dog-first-aid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What to expect at Acadia National Park during the warmer months<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the temperatures get warmer, the National Park Service looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the season starts off, they wanted to remind locals and visitors alike of a few things ahead of the busy season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting April 15, the majority of Park Loop Road will be open to cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the construction on Cadillac Summit Road will be closed to all uses through April 30 as the East-West connector trail is being built.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On May 20, the Island Explorer will begin new spring service between the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton and the Village Green in Bar Harbour and full Summer service is expected to start on June 23.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/learn\/news\/20260414.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/learn\/news\/20260414.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Seven Ellsworth students sign letters of intent Monday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday night was a special night for student-athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations is going across the board to seven Ellsworth students who signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic runs at a college level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports three are set to be Husson Eagles which includes Dawson Curtis, Elizabeth Boles, and Jadyn Bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kennedy Lambert signed with Thomas College.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jackson Barry signed to Avon Old Farms and Cavan Jester along with Ally Brown will become Maine Black Bears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/14\/seven-ellsworth-student-athletes-sign-their-letters-intent-together\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/14\/seven-ellsworth-student-athletes-sign-their-letters-intent-together\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woman dies in Stockton Springs head-on crash A woman has died after a head-on crash in Stockton Springs Monday evening. State Police say the crash happened on Route 1 where a 42-year-old Belfast man hit a car being driven by 77-year-old Anne Pomroy of Old Orchard Beach. Pomroy died at the scene. 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