{"id":1482,"date":"2026-05-11T05:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2026-05-10T12:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:50:13","slug":"05-11-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/05-11-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"05-11-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Police investigate Brewer Walmart after threat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Saturday, Brewer Police responded to a reported threat at the Brewer Walmart on Wilson Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say a threatening phone call came through prompting a heavy police presence at the store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once they arrived on scene, officers determined the threat appeared to be a hoax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say there\u2019s no ongoing threat at this time and they will continue to investigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1B8FAvK5wU\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1B8FAvK5wU\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Inmate on the run in Maine back in custody<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine Department of Corrections says the inmate who walked off a jobsite in Thomaston last week is back in custody.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say they arrested Brian Day and Candice Fisher who are both 45 in New Hampshire Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine DOC tells Star 97.7 Day is an inmate of the Bolduc Correctional Facility and they\u2019ve been searching for him since last Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Day is serving a three and a half year prison sentence for theft, forgery and other offenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They were arrested by police in Rochester, NH and no other details are available at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Missing Washington County man found by authorities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Game Wardens and rescue dogs found an elderly Trescott man who had been missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Game Wardens got a report that 76-year-old Dennis Beckwith was missing and was last seen at his home in Trescott.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say his family contacted the Washington County Sheriff\u2019s office after reporting he never returned to his home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members of the Maine Warden Service along with rescue dogs worked to find Beckwith after he survived a night in the woods where temperatures dipped into the 30\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say Beckwith was transported to Downeast Community Hospital in Machias where he is expected to make a full recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Driving safety &amp; aging talk at Northeast Harbor Library<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On May 18, the Northeast Harbor Library will host Dr. Tom Meuser from the Maine Mature Drivers Project for an informative presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The free event will help inform older adults, their families and professionals who serve them better understand the status of operating a motor vehicle safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leaders say it\u2019s not just a discussion on driving but it\u2019s about how older adults can remain safely mobile behind the wheel, medical concerns in driver licensing and anything else around aging-related impacts on driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To register for the event follow the link below or call 207-276-3333.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nehlibrary.org\/events\/driving-safety-aging-with-dr-tom-meuser\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/nehlibrary.org\/events\/driving-safety-aging-with-dr-tom-meuser\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Spring Downtown Ellsworth Cleanup<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many efforts have come our way when it comes to beautifying Ellsworth for the Spring and Summer seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That work is not finished yet, so if you\u2019d like to fill your volunteer cup, join the Heart of Ellsworth on Saturday, May 16.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting at 10 AM, the community is invited for a Downtown Volunteer Day in Downtown Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final details on the event are coming soon so to stay up to date on that or if you\u2019d like to sponsor a flower or tree box to add your touch, follow the link on our website to their Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/heartofellsworth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/heartofellsworth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth Jewelers to host \u2018Custom Design Event\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking to get creative Ellsworth Jewelers has an exciting event coming up this week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From May 14-16, join them for their Custom Design Event where you\u2019ll get the chance to work one-on-one with a design artist and see your ideas come to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019d like to mark a milestone, create a jewelry piece that reflects your story or you want to recreate a family heirloom, they want you to join them and help your dreams come to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/residents\/things-to-do\/?yodelEventId=69f4a6a21d61bf7121e51e42&amp;yodelOrgLastName=Ellsworth-Jewelers&amp;yodelEventName=Custom-Design-Event\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/residents\/things-to-do\/?yodelEventId=69f4a6a21d61bf7121e51e42&amp;yodelOrgLastName=Ellsworth-Jewelers&amp;yodelEventName=Custom-Design-Event<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police investigate Brewer Walmart after threat On Saturday, Brewer Police responded to a reported threat at the Brewer Walmart on Wilson Street. 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