Vice President JD Vance set to return to Maine on Monday<\/b><\/p>\n
Vice President JD Vance will visit Brewer this coming Monday. The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Compotech headquarters according to WABI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The company manufactures ballistic panels and shelters developed at the University of Maine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It could win up to $1 million in a competition created by the U.S. Small Business Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is the vice president’s second visit to Maine in just over three months.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/20\/vp-vance-returns-bangor-region\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Lebanon man arrested after shooting a car<\/b><\/p>\n On Saturday, a Lebanon man was arrested after firing multiple rounds into a car.<\/span><\/p>\n 19-year-old Zachary Shaw is charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal mischief.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the York County Sheriff\u2019s office responded to Route 202 at 2:00 a.m. after a driver reported a black sedan pulled on the side of his car and started shooting.<\/span><\/p>\n The victim was not injured however the car was disabled.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Shaw\u2019s bail is set at $25,000 and the investigation remains active.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/22\/lebanon-man-arrested-after-highway-shooting-disables-car\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth City council will hold special meeting on RV park moratorium<\/b><\/p>\n A debate over a potential moratorium on RV parks will be the focus at a special meeting for the Ellsworth City Council.<\/span><\/p>\n This after an application for a new RV park on Bayside Road has brought up talks around a moratorium ordinance.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports ahead of the special meeting on Aug. 31, city staff will draft a moratorium ordinance for the council to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports residents have voiced concerns over the character a new RV park could bring, traffic, road hazards and water and environmental impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/council-to-hold-special-meeting-for-rv-park-moratorium-vote\/article_e22b2186-184d-4618-8fac-c036ed57e5ce.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Hours long standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest<\/b><\/p>\n Deputies say a man was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n The Lincoln County Sheriff\u2019s office arrested 51-year-old Robert Willett.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports after responding to a home on Head Tide Hill road, deputies attempted to arrest Willett due to an arrest warrant for terrorizing from a previous incident.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say when they arrived Willett got away on an ATV and later made threats to officers leading to a ten hour standoff.<\/span><\/p>\n He is charged with criminal\u00a0 threatening with a dangerous weapon and creating a police standoff.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/21\/ten-hour-standoff-whitefield-ends-with-arrest\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Pilates, Pints and Flow at Fogtown Brewing<\/b><\/p>\n Enjoy a fun Sunday afternoon on August 30 with a twist to exercise!<\/span><\/p>\n Fogtown Brewing will host Pilates, Pints and Flow starting at 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Organizers say you\u2019ll be guided through an energizing pilates practice followed by some yoga flow and after the class enjoy a treat!<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll have a choice of a Fogtown beer, cider or nonalcoholic beverage included in your ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n