Maine State Police investigating hit and run in Bangor<\/b><\/p>\n
Maine State Police are investigating a hit and run in Bangor over the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning a little before noon.<\/span><\/p>\n Witnesses told authorities they saw 48-year-old David Harris of Brewer crash into a car driven by a 20-year-old female on I-395.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say Harris then left the scene on foot leading authorities to track him down to his Brewer apartment.<\/span><\/p>\n Harris is charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash with injury, aggravated driving to endanger, failure to make an oral accident report and operating without a license.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash is under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n FEMA approves funding to support mitigation projects in Maine<\/b><\/p>\n According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA approved more than $8.6 million in funding to several New England states for mitigation projects.<\/span><\/p>\n The goal is to complete long-term projects for increased resiliency to disasters.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine will receive $1 million to reimburse the section 324 State Management Costs for severe storms and flooding that hit the state in January 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine lawmakers demand answers from USPS after failed payments<\/b><\/p>\n After failing to pay a Maine Contractor, the Maine Congressional Delegation is demanding answers from USPS.<\/span><\/p>\n Last week, officials from Penobscot Island Air in Rockland halted deliveries from USPS due to them owing more than $349,000 for mail delivery service.<\/span><\/p>\n However, USPS agreed to pay 25% of the outstanding balance which is on top of the remaining balance for the 2026 year so far.<\/span><\/p>\n Lawmakers are still concerned and demand answers which is why they sent a letter to Postmaster General voicing frustration around the matter citing the service delivers essential needs to Maine island residents.<\/span><\/p>\n To see the full letter just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/pingree.house.gov\/uploadedfiles\/final_letter_to_postmaster_general_steiner_on_penobscot_island_air_payment_issues.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n New Togus VA facility brings more services to Maine<\/b><\/p>\n A new Substance Use Disorder Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program opened up at Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.<\/span><\/p>\n This means Veterans seeking treatment will no longer have to leave the state to get inpatient care.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the first referred patients are expected to start with the program on May 4.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/25\/new-togus-va-facility-brings-residential-substance-use-treatment-maine\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth student received 2026 Truman Scholar award<\/b><\/p>\n Every year, leaders in the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation review hundreds of files from students representing over 300 institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Students are nominated for their leadership, public service and academic achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n Star 97.7 is happy to announce that Ellsworth\u2019s Elizabeth Ford who attends Brandeis University in Massachusetts is one of those honorees.<\/span><\/p>\n Ford studies Health focusing on Science, Society and Policy, Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality studies.<\/span><\/p>\n