PCHC closing a Bangor office amid financial struggles<\/b><\/p>\n
After announcing Penobscot Community Health Care needs $3 million within 30 to 60 days to avoid bankruptcy, the president and CEO Lori Dwyer says layoffs have already begun.<\/span><\/p>\n An email was sent to employees on Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports in the email, the Adult Wellness Center on Union Street in Bangor is expected to close on Nov. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n Dwyer says services will transition to the PCHC center and other locations confirming patient care will not be interrupted.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Dwyer says closing the adult wellness center is expected to save about $400,000 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/03\/pchc-closing-bangor-office-cutting-16-jobs-amid-financial-strain\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Madawaska town officials hold emergency town meeting<\/b><\/p>\n On Thursday an emergency town meeting was held in Madawaska.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news reports it\u2019s because of discussions around allegations on the town manager.<\/span><\/p>\n David Daigle was accused of sending sexually explicit messages through his Facbeoo account.<\/span><\/p>\n However, he responded to the allegations claiming his account was hacked.<\/span><\/p>\n The select board addressed the situation in a private session before turning it to a public vote.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/03\/emergency-town-meeting-scheduled-madawaska-regarding-town-manager-allegations\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n RSU 24 board turns down effort analyzing weighted voting system<\/b><\/p>\n After the RSU 24 board voted to recognize only two sexes, a petition and Freedom of Access act request has brought up the weighted voting system.<\/span><\/p>\n During a meeting on Tuesday, RSU 24’s board of directors voted against creating a\u00a0 committee to examine the voting system.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports a citizen petition with over 400 signatures requested further evaluation of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n One board member tells the publication due to the recent Title IX vote, attendees have voiced a lot of negativity.<\/span><\/p>\n However, board members are also hearing from community members who feel their voices aren\u2019t heard.<\/span><\/p>\n The next board of directors meeting is scheduled for Oct. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/education\/in-split-decision-rsu-24-board-rejects-effort-to-evaluate-weighted-voting-system\/article_201937ab-0adb-4ce3-9e67-9eeccf044e3b.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Portions of Route 90 shut down after fuel leak<\/b><\/p>\n On Thursday, authorities reported parts of Route 90 in Rockport closed down.<\/span><\/p>\n This after a fuel leak occurred after a car crashed into fuel tanks.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the town of Rockport says the fuel tanks were next to Tolman Pond Market which closed down areas between Mill Street and Route 17.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has been called to help with cleanup.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/03\/fuel-leak-shuts-down-portion-route-90-rockport\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Craft Weekend in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n As a part of the Maine Craft Weekend tour, explore Ellsworth from Thursday, Oct. 1-4.<\/span><\/p>\n Hosted by the Heart of Ellsworth you can explore historic downtown accompanied with live music, theater, craft demos and workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n Organizers encourage you to save the date!<\/span><\/p>\n For more information follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n