Katahdin Hiker Identified<\/b><\/p>\n
Park officials have identified the hiker who died on Katahdin last week as 64-year-old Bert Goris of California.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rangers say Goris was found injured and struggling to speak along the Hunt Trail near York Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports this prompted passersby to leave him camping gear before freezing rain forced them down the mountain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine his exact cause of death.<\/span> Bucksport Legal Battle Over Mill Assets<\/b><\/p>\n The Town of Bucksport has racked up roughly $240,000 in legal expenses fighting Canadian scrap metal company American Iron & Metal (AIM) over environmental and infrastructure concerns tied to the former paper mill site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most of the costs stem from disputes surrounding the Silver Lake dam.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news reports the dam holds back the town’s primary drinking water supply and which AIM wants to abandon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Talks to transfer dam ownership to the town recently stalled after the company pulled a proposed financial arrangement, pushing any potential municipal takeover vote to at least late next year.<\/span> Maine Diesel Prices Hit Record High<\/b><\/p>\n Diesel prices in Maine have reached an all-time record, jumping nearly 30 cents over the past week to an average of $6.51 per gallon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Regular gasoline is also climbing across the state, up a dime this week to $4.43 per gallon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AAA reports the sharp fuel spike is putting additional financial strain on commercial transport, freight, and everyday drivers heading into fall.<\/span> Milbridge Earthquake<\/b><\/p>\n A minor earthquake rattled coastal Washington County early Friday morning just outside of Milbridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude 1.4 temblor struck at 12:38 a.m. at a depth of about four miles.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports small quakes are relatively common in Maine, with state geologists recording more than 170 seismic events across the state since 1997.<\/span> Red Cross Emergency Shelter Training in Rockport<\/b><\/p>\n The American Red Cross is hosting a free emergency shelter training session in Rockport to prepare local volunteers for severe weather disasters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 90-minute workshop takes place Friday, September 25, at the Penobscot Bay YMCA.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pen Bay Pilot reports the event will cover the essentials of opening and operating evacuation facilities for displaced families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Community members, civic groups, and faith organizations are encouraged to preregister with the Red Cross to help bolster Midcoast disaster readiness.<\/span> Ellsworth Girl Scouts Harbor Park Project<\/b><\/p>\n Girl Scout Troop 1282 in Ellsworth has completed its Bronze Award project by building and delivering three new picnic tables to Harbor Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Constructed with materials donated by Viking Lumber, the new outdoor furniture includes a wheelchair-accessible table to make the park more inclusive for all visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n City officials publicly praised the scouts’ community initiative and hands-on craftsmanship after the tables were installed over the weekend.<\/span> Ellsworth Food Waste Prevention & Composting Expansion<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth and Green Ellsworth are teaming up Tuesday, September 22.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s all in favor of celebrating Food Waste Prevention Week and launching a free municipal composting program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The community event features educational sessions at the Moore Community Center followed by an afternoon ribbon-cutting and ceremonial “compost pitch” at the transfer station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span> WABI-TV<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span> Bangor Daily News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>WABI-TV<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Bangor Daily News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>PenBay Pilot<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>City of Ellsworth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n