Wildland fire in Penobscot 80% contained<\/b><\/p>\n
The Penobscot Volunteer Fire Department says a wildland fire spanning five acres is 80 percent contained after crews battled it for over six hours on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n The fire was first spotted near the intersection of Dunbar Road and Castine Road in Penobscot.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the Maine Forest Service and 12 other departments assisted in containing the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n The Penobscot fire chief said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/29\/traffic-alert-wildland-fire-shuts-down-road-castine\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Three people injured after wrong-way crash<\/b><\/p>\n Maine State Police are investigating a crash that seriously injured three people on 1-295 southbound on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say 88-year-old Ronald Ferguson of Nelson, New Hampshire was driving his car when he mistakenly entered the southbound lanes of 1-295 going the wrong way.<\/span><\/p>\n After entering the wrong direction Ferguson struck another car and all three involved were taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash caused an exit off-ramp to be closed but it has since reopened.<\/span><\/p>\n Hot air balloon strikes power line during tour<\/b><\/p>\n Nobody was injured after a hot air balloon struck a power line on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n It happened on Higgins Road in Presque Isle.<\/span><\/p>\n WAGM reports the Presque Isle Police department is investigating what happened when the balloon struck and damaged power lines about three miles from the Maine Balloon Fest launch site.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the FAA has been notified of the incident and other balloons from the festival appeared to land safely.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/29\/balloon-strikes-damages-power-lines-near-crown-maine-balloon-fest\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northeast Harbor Library hosts author talk on mystery \/ thriller series<\/b><\/p>\n The Northeast Harbor Library will host an author talk with music industry professional Steven DePaul to discuss his mystery and thriller series.<\/span><\/p>\n Rock and Roll Confidential focuses on the glitz and glam of the music industry with the thrilling moments on the life of a rock star.<\/span><\/p>\n The talk will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the library with books available for sale!<\/span><\/p>\n To register for the event, just follow the link and all proceeds will go straight to the library.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Support the Hancock County SPCA during annual Sunset Cruise<\/b><\/p>\n What better way to end the Summer season than with a beautiful sunset cruise.<\/span><\/p>\n It gets even better when the cruise supports all of the animals at the SPCA of Hancock County.<\/span><\/p>\n On Sunday, Sept. 13, hop aboard the Acadia vessel through the Acadian Boat Tour with friends and family to enjoy delicious appetizers and a cash bar.<\/span><\/p>\n The tour will take you along the shoreline of Bar Harbor with beautiful views of summer mansions, the Egg Rock Lighthouse, seals, eagles and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Guests are encouraged to dress warm and arrive about 20-30 minutes early as the cruise will start at 5 p.m. sharp.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the cruise that\u2019ll benefit the SPCA, follow the link below or call <\/span>the SPCA at 207-667-8088<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n