Juvenile arrested in Oakland for arson<\/b><\/p>\n
On July 26, a fire took place at a home on Libby Hill Road and the Maine Fire Mashal\u2019s office has made an arrest.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say a juvenile has been arrested for arson after investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.<\/span><\/p>\n There were seven people in the home sleeping and smoke alarms woke everyone up and they all made it out safely.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the juvenile set the fire in a bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n The juvenile was taken to Long Creek Youth Development Facility in South Portland.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/05\/juvenile-arrested-setting-fire-family-home-officials-say\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n HIV cases continue in Penobscot County<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine CDC has confirmed 45 cases of HIV in Penobscot County since October 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Health officials say eight new cases have been reported since the start of this year.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the majority of cases were transmitted by injection drugs according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n Health officials say of the 45 confirmed cases, 41 were discovered in people who are unhoused.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/05\/hiv-cases-continue-penobscot-county-maine-cdc-reports\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n New parking options for Bar Harbor residents<\/b><\/p>\n Residents in Bar Harbor can apply for a special parking coupon during the paid parking season.<\/span><\/p>\n Paid parking in the area is from May 1 to October 30.<\/span><\/p>\n WMTW reports the residential parking coupon provides two free hours of parking each week and the town started accepting applications on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n Residents must apply in person at the Bar Harbor finance office and you\u2019ll need proof of current Bar Harbor excise tax and vehicle registration, proof of residency, and a functional email address.<\/span><\/p>\n To fully check out the process follow the link on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/05\/coupon-free-parking-new-option-residents-popular-maine-town\/\\<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth Public Library highlights support during \u2018National Breastfeeding Month\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n While National Breastfeeding Month is acknowledged, the Ellsworth Public Library wants to highlight programs year-round that supports families as they welcome a new baby.<\/span><\/p>\n Their free Mother\u2019s Circle program is a space where parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers can join forces, ask questions and build relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 9 a.m. in the Riverview Room.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about the informative sessions coming up, follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n