{"id":1907,"date":"2026-09-01T05:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=1907"},"modified":"2026-08-31T17:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T21:49:35","slug":"09-01-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/09-01-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"09-01-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Bangor PD arrest Minnesota man after dispute on tarmac<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the weekend, a Minnesota man was arrested for disorderly conduct after landing at Bangor International Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say 59-year-old Jeffery Wazenegger became upset about waiting on the tarmac and proceeded to yell and become aggressive toward staff and passengers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports he then attempted to leave the sky bridge, an officer tried to detain him and he caused minor injuries to another officer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On top of disorderly conduct he faced a charge of refusing to submit to arrest and assault on a police officer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/31\/minnesota-man-arrested-bangor-airport-after-tarmac-dispute\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/31\/minnesota-man-arrested-bangor-airport-after-tarmac-dispute\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Crystal man charged with arson after mobile home fire<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine State Police arrested a Crystal man after saying he allegedly attempted to burn down a mobile home he had been renting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Friday, Houlton Police arrested 25-year-old Walker Craig on an arrest warrant issued by the State Fire Marshal\u2019s office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After investigators responded to 713 Crystal Road in Crystal on Aug. 25, they determined that Craig attempted to burn the home causing a small fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He remains in custody at Aroostook County jail where his bail has been set at $10,000 cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Authorities seek the public\u2019s help in finding missing Holden girl<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Nov. 2, 2025, Mary Hembree of Holden was last seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are asking for the public\u2019s help as her family says they\u2019ve had no communication with her since the disappearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say Hembree is described at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 320 pounds when she was last seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She has blue eyes and was last seen with blue dyed hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities believe the now 18-year-old may still be in the local area or may have traveled to Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any information contact the Holden Police Department at 207-843-5151.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/poster\/NCMC\/2067426\/1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/poster\/NCMC\/2067426\/1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Unique \u2018Chouse\u2019 up for sale in Belfast<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of a kind listings continue to pop up in Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those who are looking could find the Little Stone Church on Meeting House Hill intriguing as a couple who has lived there since the 90s mixed the history with modernizing it as a home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI\u2019s Joy Hollowell got a special look inside of what the Spauldings preserved over the years with some things being in the chouse for 200 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the Spauldings have put an incredible amount of work into the home, they\u2019re ready to downsize which is bittersweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, if you think you\u2019d be interested in the listing follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/31\/searsports-chouse-up-sale\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/31\/searsports-chouse-up-sale\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth Historical Society to host True Crime dress rehearsal<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ahead of the Ellsworth Autumn Gold Festival, the Ellsworth Historical Society has a thrilling evening ahead for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Thursday, Sept. 24, you can join community members for a free dress rehearsal performance of True Crime: 1815 \u2013 The Trial of Dr. Moses Adams with the main event following on Friday, Sept. 25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proceeds from the benefit will go straight to the historical society as participants go straight to the courtroom and determine the fate of an infamous historical figure or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dress rehearsal will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it\u2019s free and open to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth Jewelers to host \u2018Diamond Dig\u2019 benefiting Hancock County\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the third year, Ellsworth Jewelers will host their annual Diamond Dig event benefiting Hancock County Sheriff\u2019s Charities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Saturday, Sept. 19 the community can head to Ellsworth Jewelers and sift through sand to search for semi-precious and precious gemstones including a very special treasure of a one carat natural diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizers say it\u2019s a day of fun, community and giving back to those who dedicate their lives to Hancock County.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthjewelers.com\/pages\/treasure-for-a-cause-the-diamond-dig\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthjewelers.com\/pages\/treasure-for-a-cause-the-diamond-dig<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangor PD arrest Minnesota man after dispute on tarmac Over the weekend, a Minnesota man was arrested for disorderly conduct after landing at Bangor International Airport. Police say 59-year-old Jeffery Wazenegger became upset about waiting on the tarmac and proceeded to yell and become aggressive toward staff and passengers. 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