{"id":1575,"date":"2026-06-04T05:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:47:47","slug":"06-04-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/06-04-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"06-04-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Crash in Stetson closed down road delaying traffic<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Wednesday, three people were taken to the hospital after a crash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Penobscot County Sheriff\u2019s office responded to the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports, authorities closed LaPoint and Village roads in Stetson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The extent of their injuries and the cause of the crash is unknown at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/03\/traffic-alert-road-closed-stetson-after-crash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/03\/traffic-alert-road-closed-stetson-after-crash\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Residents in Hancock Heights speak about affordability\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Residents at a mobile home park outside of Ellsworth are speaking out on the lack of affordability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hancock Heights Estates is a mobile home park outside of Ellsworth with more than 100 homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ellsworth American reports residents are voicing their concern over rising rent and water costs, poor management and neglected maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The publication reports the mobile home park is owned by Sun Communities, a multibillion-dollar real estate investment trust out of Michigan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/hancock-heights-residents-seek-relief-from-rising-costs-at-mobile-home-park\/article_6fa00db5-83b4-4a39-94b6-a8c37452868f.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/hancock-heights-residents-seek-relief-from-rising-costs-at-mobile-home-park\/article_6fa00db5-83b4-4a39-94b6-a8c37452868f.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth flea market returns Saturdays and Sundays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a sign that the weather is finally on our side for the warmer months, the Ellsworth flea market will return this weekend!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting on June 6 at 8 AM, head to 961 Bangor Road in Ellsworth to check out a unique and diverse range of items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizers say there&#8217;s something for everyone at the flea market, so you won\u2019t want to miss it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the market you can follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/residents\/things-to-do\/?yodelEventId=6a191671ace360e7ee587bd1&amp;yodelOrgLastName=North-Ellsworth-Auction-Co-&amp;yodelEventName=Ellsworth-flea-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/residents\/things-to-do\/?yodelEventId=6a191671ace360e7ee587bd1&amp;yodelOrgLastName=North-Ellsworth-Auction-Co-&amp;yodelEventName=Ellsworth-flea-market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Island Cruises Boat Tour offered to business owners in Bar Harbor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Local business owners and employees are welcomed to enjoy the Island Cruises Boat Tour!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best part is it\u2019s complimentary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019d like to embark on a Nature Cruise or a Puffin and Wildlife Tour, family-owned Bass Harbor Island Cruises welcomes you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seats are limited for the cruises so you\u2019ll need to act fast if you\u2019re interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To reserve follow the link on our website for the email or call 207-244-5785.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Private tours include fishing, sightseeing and sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bassharborcruises.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/bassharborcruises.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games returns<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will be a busy weekend in Orono as the Special Olympics Maine State Summer games will be held this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the University of Maine, more than 2,200 athletes and coaches from each county across the state will compete, celebrate and embrace community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizers say more people have signed up to volunteer making it a smooth process to help families and fans!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the days leading up, law enforcement from across the state will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run carrying the Flame of Hope through towns and cities in Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Events begin Friday at 9AM and will conclude Sunday afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information the games this weekend follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somaine.org\/event\/2026-state-summer-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.somaine.org\/event\/2026-state-summer-games\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Maine native marks huge milestone in space<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine native astronaut Jessica Meir is celebrating a huge milestone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300 days in the earth\u2019s orbit is what Meir and her crew are celebrating and of course she got a space cake to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports the days span across her trips to space including the most recent SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/03\/astronaut-jessica-meir-celebrates-milestone-space\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/03\/astronaut-jessica-meir-celebrates-milestone-space\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crash in Stetson closed down road delaying traffic On Wednesday, three people were taken to the hospital after a crash. The Penobscot County Sheriff\u2019s office responded to the scene. WABI news reports, authorities closed LaPoint and Village roads in Stetson. 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