Woman dies after falling off Bangor bridge<\/b><\/p>\n
On Monday, a woman died after falling from the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n Bangor PD responded to the plaza under the bridge after receiving reports 44-year-old Jessica Emery had fallen.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news reports Emery was homeless and was taken to the hospital where she later died.<\/span><\/p>\n No additional details have been released at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/09\/08\/bangor\/bangor-police-courts\/bangor-maine-joshua-chamberlain-bridge-fall-death\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bar Harbor PD respond to damages of an art vendor\u2019s tent<\/b><\/p>\n Sunday morning authorities responded to the Bar Harbor Village Green.<\/span><\/p>\n They received reports of two people who were seen damaging an art show vendor’s tent at around 2 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bar Harbor story reports an officer located the two people who allegedly gained access to one of the tents; however later that same morning a vendor reported damage to their tent.<\/span><\/p>\n No charges were filed.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/barharborstory.com\/2026\/09\/08\/when-you-gotta-go-you-gotta-go-art-vendors-tent-damaged-in-quest-for-privacy-while-urinating\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth planning board discusses new residential lots in Ellsworth\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n After a proposal was created regarding new residential lots on Nicolin Road, the Ellsworth Planning Board gave initial approval.<\/span><\/p>\n 11 lots were presented for the opportunity to build housing.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the development is named Boulder Creek Subdivision however the proposal includes no construction on the land itself.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the owner would look to sell those properties leaving any future development opportunities up to applicable city and state requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n Final approval is still needed before anything proceeds.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/new-residential-lots-proposed-on-nicolin-road\/article_470dc634-151e-41a2-a1d7-5df6e8dbaeb9.html<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Planning process underway for new potential correctional center in Aroostook<\/b><\/p>\n A countywide search is underway for a suitable space for a new Aroostook County jail.<\/span><\/p>\n The current jail was constructed in 1889.<\/span><\/p>\n WAGM reports officials say the facility has reached the end of its useful life and renovations wouldn\u2019t be reasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n The county Administrator Justin Tibbets says they\u2019re seeking property submissions and the new jail site would need a minimum of 15 acres of land.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/08\/aroostook-county-searches-new-jail-site\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Sen. King supports bill aiming to protect Maine fisheries<\/b><\/p>\n Senator Angus King is co-sponsoring a bill to protect Maine fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n The bill will also look to improve the accuracy of fish stock counts.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the legislation would support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to host more cost-effective fish counts.<\/span><\/p>\n King says current fish stock surveys have gaps in coverage due to operational costs climbing and limited equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/08\/sen-king-back-bill-improve-maine-fish-stock-counts\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Gas prices climb in Maine<\/b><\/p>\n The average price of gas in Maine has gone up six cents per gallon in the last week according to GasBuddy.<\/span><\/p>\n The average price for a gallon of regular in Maine is $4.19.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports that reflects a 13.8 cent jump per gallon higher than a month ago.<\/span><\/p>\n The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy says diesel surged in every state and Labor Day weekend set a new all-time record for holiday gas prices.<\/span><\/p>\n