Man arrested after assault in Bangor<\/b><\/p>\n
A man was arrested after police say he allegedly assaulted an employee at a Bangor business with a knife.<\/span><\/p>\n It happened just before 6:30 a.m., Sunday at a business on Main Street.<\/span><\/p>\n Paul Bernard, 61, of Bangor is charged with elevated aggravated assault.<\/span><\/p>\n Bangor Police say the employee of the business was taken to a hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n Bernard was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/02\/man-arrested-after-assault-bangor-business\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Northern Light Health and Anthem continue contract talks past extension<\/b><\/p>\n Friday was the deadline for Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine to reach a new contract agreement however no progress has been made yet according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n Northern Light Health said Saturday there is no new contract with Anthem.<\/span><\/p>\n Anthem told WABI Saturday evening that contract negotiations would continue through the weekend and that they hope to reach a new agreement soon.<\/span><\/p>\n With no deal reached yet, NLH non-hospital facilities, doctors, and specialists will leave the Anthem network as of Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n To see the full statements sent to WABI, follow the link on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/10\/31\/still-no-deal-deadline-nears-contract-agreement-between-northern-light-anthem\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Community Foundation announces $250K grant to address SNAP shortage<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Community Foundation announced a $250,000 donation to mobilize their network of private donors in the effort to help Mainers as SNAP benefits have been cut.<\/span><\/p>\n They tell Star 97.7 their community impact team partners with Good Shepherd Food Bank to analyze how the grant could have a maximum impact.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to donate, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554 or donate online.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gsfb.org\/?campaign=508417<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Public invited to discuss Machias Dike replacement options<\/b><\/p>\n The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council is inviting the public to a public meeting Nov. 3 from 5:30PM to 8PM at the Lee Pellon Center located at 90 Main Street in Machias.<\/span><\/p>\n The topic of discussion is replacement options for the aging Machias Dike Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n Attendees will have the chance to see scale drawings of possible options, understand discussions among the project committee and share feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n A free dinner will be served at the meeting and childcare will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n RSVP\u2019s are encouraged and to find that link, you can head to our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/ev\/reg\/r5a4jsj\/lp\/7733b5bd-e856-417f-873f-e7f6ce1f8c8e<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Final Downtown Ellsworth cleanup on Nov. 8th<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth tells Star 97.7 they\u2019re inviting community members to participate in the final Downtown cleanup.<\/span><\/p>\n On Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 2PM, volunteers will gather at Franklin Street Parklet and tackle key projects like weeding, litter removal, watering and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who wish to attend are advised to bring water, warm clothing, gardening gloves and weeding tools.<\/span><\/p>\n And of course, snacks and water will be provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n