Police identify car involved in hit and run in Dover-Foxcroft<\/b><\/p>\n
On Wednesday, a man died after a hit and run crash in Dover-Foxcroft.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say they have now identified the vehicle involved in the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Dover-Foxcroft police were called to North Street at around 8pm for a report of an unresponsive person found on the side of the road.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say 73-year-old Barry Lial of Cambridge died at\u00a0 the scene and police believed he was struck by a car.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s no additional details at this time as the case is under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/07\/police-identify-vehicle-deadly-dover-foxcroft-hit-and-run\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine lawmaker says a new ICE facility is expected to open soon<\/b><\/p>\n On Thursday, Maine State Representative Mike Soboleski said construction will be underway in Newport for a potential ICE facility.<\/span><\/p>\n He shared information through a Facebook post.<\/span><\/p>\n WMTW reports construction is expected to start soon at the former district courthouse in Newport claiming the facility will help the deportation process move quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n WMTW reached out to ICE for comment on the new potential facility however, they did not respond.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/06\/maine-lawmaker-says-new-ice-facility-is-coming-state-ice-wont-comment\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Man on probation for manslaughter arrest on drug charges<\/b><\/p>\n Two people have been arrested for drug trafficking in Washington County including a man convicted of manslaughter.<\/span><\/p>\n 39-year-old Rian Moore of Danforth was wanted for aggravated trafficking of meth.<\/span><\/p>\n 26-year-old Courtney Stoddard was also arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl and unlawful trafficking of meth.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Moore was sentenced to prison recently for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 50-year-old Frenchville man in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/04\/man-probation-manslaughter-picked-up-drug-charges\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Four candidates seek to fill open seats on Ellsworth City Council<\/b><\/p>\n Four candidates are competing to fill two open seats on the Ellsworth City Council in November.<\/span><\/p>\n This after a recall effort failed to remove five sitting councilors.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports incumbent Nancy Smith, Casey Hanson, Tiffany Dilda-Gaspar and Robert Grant Sr. will all be on the ballot.<\/span><\/p>\n Recently, city councilors have received feedback from residents voicing frustration with alleged bullying and lack of financial transparency according to the publication.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/09\/04\/hancock\/hancock-government\/ellsworth-city-council-candidates\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Rock piles are harming Acadia National Park<\/b><\/p>\n Ecological problems are becoming a focus at Acadia National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n What seems to be harmless is starting to cause concern amongst park officials.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports man-made piles of balancing rocks can cause ecological problems from the sea to the summits.<\/span><\/p>\n Park officials say up on the mountain summits, moving rocks trigger soil erosion and plant loss causing the need for restoration efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports if you\u2019re hiking along a trail or two instead of finding a way to leave a mark on your experience, it\u2019s best to leave with no trace.<\/span><\/p>\n