Man charged with attempted murder after police shooting in Calais<\/b><\/p>\n
In June a man was shot by police in Calais and now he\u2019s been indicted on three counts of attempted murder.<\/span><\/p>\n Abinadi White was also indicted by a Washington County grand jury for several other charges.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports police officers were attempting to stop White after a traffic stop however he refused arrest, grabbed a sword and swung it at officers.<\/span><\/p>\n Officers then shot White and he was taken to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n The Attorney General’s office is still investigating.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/02\/man-indicted-attempted-murder-charges-after-calais-police-shooting\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth campground moratorium passes<\/b><\/p>\n For the next 180 days, development of any campground with five or more sites can\u2019t take place in Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n The City council passed the moratorium ordinance on Monday night.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the ordinance will allow more time to determine the sufficiency of existing land use ordinances.<\/span><\/p>\n However, the possible campground proposed at 566 Bayside Road will continue to be discussed as city councilors weigh the relevance of current standards and the possibility of adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/council-passes-campground-moratorium\/article_5f109ca1-82e0-4eb4-a870-b87ef13eb694.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n UTV crash injures three children in Orland<\/b><\/p>\n On Aug. 29, the Maine Warden Service says three young people suffered minor injuries after a UTV crash.<\/span><\/p>\n It happened in Orland.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports authorities say the UTV was being operated by a 14-year-old and two 10-year-old girls along with the driver were taken to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n A spokesperson for the Maine Warden Service says the incident remains under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/three-children-injured-in-orland-utv-crash\/article_25096bb0-43da-46a1-8abe-89185a91cc37.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bar Harbor named \u2018Coziest Fall Destination\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n Some good news for Hancock County.<\/span><\/p>\n Bar Harbor has been named the coziest fall destination in the entire country for 2026!<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s according to research done by BetMGM Casino.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Bar Harbor ranks the highest in the study of 20 classic autumn getaways highlighting weather conditions, foliage and of course the coffee shops, bookstores and weekly farmers markets!<\/span><\/p>\n The study says Bar Harbor has the perfect combination of rainy fall days, the perfect sweater weather, shorter daylight hours and robust amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n