{"id":1514,"date":"2026-05-19T05:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:33:32","slug":"05-19-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/05-19-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"05-19-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Authorities respond to motorcycle crash in Thomaston\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Sunday evening, Thomaston Fire and Rescue responded to a car crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thomaston Police and the Knox County Sheriff\u2019s office says Route 1 closed to traffic as they responded to the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pen Bay Pilots reports the motorcyclist was transported to MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The crash closed off traffic between Dexter Street and Old County Road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/route-1-thomaston-closed-between-dexter-street-old-county-road\/270237\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/route-1-thomaston-closed-between-dexter-street-old-county-road\/270237<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>5 people inside home in Brewer when fire broke out<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early Sunday morning, the Brewer Fire department responded to a house fire at 508 South Main Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials say five people were present in the home when authorities arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports crews quickly put the fire out and the initial blaze was knocked down within 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No injuries were reported however the cause of the fire remains unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/05\/17\/brewer-home-damaged-fire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/05\/17\/brewer-home-damaged-fire\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Bar Harbor Cruise Ship ordinance adjusted<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Friday, a U.S. District Court Judge changed a part of the Bar Harbor cruise ship ordinance in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since 2022, organizations and businesses have come together to sue the town citing the cruise ship limits were unconstitutional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bangor Daily news reports that a judge ruled the Bar Harbor cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional in all months besides July and August.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The publication reports a citizens initiative led to a limited passenger disembarkation to 1,000 or less without fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ever since, the town has decreased cruise ship visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/05\/15\/hancock\/hancock-police-courts\/federal-judge-overturns-part-of-bar-harbors-cruise-ship-ban\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/05\/15\/hancock\/hancock-police-courts\/federal-judge-overturns-part-of-bar-harbors-cruise-ship-ban\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Maine EMS Professional Awards canceled<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Thursday, the Maine EMS Board was set to host the 2026 Maine EMS Awards Ceremony at the State House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, state officials now say it\u2019s been canceled until further notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event pauses for EMC clinicians, partners and various organizations across the state to recognize their achievements and contributions to Maine communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Public Information Officer at the Maine Department of Public Safety says state officials have honored those who serve in the community for 36 years and it coincides with \u2018National EMS Week.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials say right now their hearts are with first responders and those who are impacted by this difficult time throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Northeast Harbor Library will host \u2018Memorial Day Book Sale\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A large book sale will take place on Memorial Day which is May 25 at the Northeast Harbor Library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leaders encourage community members to stop by and check out the wide selection of books and media right before the Northeast Harbor Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony that will take place through the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following those events, families can enjoy a community cookout!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All proceeds will support the library and if you\u2019d like to donate gently used books, media or more to add to the sale, contact the library at 207-276-3333.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Memorial Day Events in the region<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There will be various events taking place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 to honor the men and women who gave their lives serving the U.S. military.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public events will take place in Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Bucksport, Gouldsboro and in Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ellsworth American reports the VFW Memorial Post 109 color guard will have a ceremony on the Union River Bridge Monday at 9 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There will also be a Memorial Day ceremony on the City Hall lawn at 10 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn more about the events going on in the region just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/honor-memorial-day-at-one-of-these-local-events\/article_eef27b94-5fe5-42fc-b7b4-1ed0f3736e11.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/honor-memorial-day-at-one-of-these-local-events\/article_eef27b94-5fe5-42fc-b7b4-1ed0f3736e11.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities respond to motorcycle crash in Thomaston\u00a0 On Sunday evening, Thomaston Fire and Rescue responded to a car crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. Thomaston Police and the Knox County Sheriff\u2019s office says Route 1 closed to traffic as they responded to the scene. 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