{"id":1778,"date":"2026-07-28T05:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1778"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T22:33:53","slug":"07-28-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/07-28-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"07-28-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Homeowner and dog escape Trenton house fire<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Fire Marshal\u2019s office is investigating a fire at a home in Trenton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just before 5 a.m. on Monday, the Trenton fire department responded to a home fully engulfed on Baxter Ledge Road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say the homeowner and dog were able to get out safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investigators believe the fire started outside of the home but the investigation is ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Maine State Police launches investigation into missing Aroostook county man<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine State Police are asking for the public&#8217;s help as they investigate a missing man from Aroostook county.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">43-year-old Jason Kirschmann hasn\u2019t been seen or heard from since October 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine State Police recently became the primary investigative agency and they\u2019re asking anyone who may know about Jason\u2019s whereabouts to come forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say Jason was last known to be in the Boundary Line Road area of Hamlin described as a white male, 5\u2019 10\u201d and approximately 170 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you know anything, call Maine State Police 1-800-924-2261.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Flight diverted to Bangor airport Monday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A flight diverted to the Bangor International Airport on Monday due to a cockpit fire according to the FAA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The flight landed safely around noon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports the Swiss International Air Lines flight 16F landed at a full stop on the runway but it has since reopened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company says 208 people were on the plane and upon investigations there was no actual fire found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However Swiss says there was a presence of smoke in the business class area of the plane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/07\/27\/swiss-air-flight-diverted-bangor-international-airport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/07\/27\/swiss-air-flight-diverted-bangor-international-airport\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Law requiring notice to people restricted from state property goes into effect<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A law sponsored by Sen. Nicole Grohoski (D-Ellsworth) requires that if the state restricts a person from property or services, the state must notify that person in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In that statement, it must also be clear on how that person can challenge that restriction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2018An Act to Enhance Notice to Individuals Whose Access to State Property Have Been Restricted\u2019 will require the Maine Department of Public Safety to gather data on restrictions and report it back to legislature in 2028.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The law goes into effect this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Maine DOT looking for feedback on proposed Ellsworth project<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a part of their public engagement process, the Maine DOT is inviting the public to learn more about the improvements proposed for Main Street Bridge over the Union River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After the project was proposed, the city of Ellsworth wanted to include residents within the planning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019d like to review the planning process and provide a comment or feedback, follow the link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/mainedot-seeking-public-input-on-proposed-main-street-bridge-improvements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/mainedot-seeking-public-input-on-proposed-main-street-bridge-improvements\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Thursday nights at the Franklin Street Parklet continue<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a great kickoff to Summer entertainment over at the Franklin Street Parklet, the fun continues this week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On July 30 starting at 7 p.m. enjoy another night of free live music featuring T.O.M.B. and 4WARNING.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you love classic rock and roll this show is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the shows ahead follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/thursday-nights-in-downtown-ellsworth-continue-with-t-o-m-b-and-4warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/thursday-nights-in-downtown-ellsworth-continue-with-t-o-m-b-and-4warning\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth YMCA to host \u2018Next Step\u2019s The Price is Nice\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come on down to the Ellsworth YMCA for Next Step\u2019s The Price is Nice!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Happening on August 1 from 3-5 p.m. join them under the Ellsworth YMCA canopy for a giant prize wheel, raffle tickets, donated prizes, fun games and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every game helps support the work that Next Step does in Hancock and Washington counties\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next Step works to end domestic violence and abuse and has been working in the community for over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the effort follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1357785922876498\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1357785922876498<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homeowner and dog escape Trenton house fire The Fire Marshal\u2019s office is investigating a fire at a home in Trenton. 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