{"id":781,"date":"2025-11-05T05:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=781"},"modified":"2025-11-05T05:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:04:23","slug":"11-5-25-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/11-5-25-news\/","title":{"rendered":"11-5-25 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Election Day results in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The polls are closed and the final results are in from the Nov. 4 election.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Question 1, WABI reports Mainers voted &#8216;No&#8217; on the proposal focused on Voter ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The initiative would\u2019ve implemented a photo ID requirement for voters, limit the use of drop boxes for returning completed ballots and make changes to the state\u2019s absentee voting system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Question 2, Maine residents voted &#8216;Yes&#8217; to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person\u2019s access to guns just two years after the deadliest mass shooting in history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Ellsworth, residents voted on three seats for the city council.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patrick Shea, Carol Patterson-Martineau and Marinna Smith have all been elected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As far as the Ellsworth School Board goes, the Ellsworth American reports that locals voted for Beverly Sargent and Paul Markosian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Voters in Ellsworth selected Judith Lyles as the Ellsworth Library Trustee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For full election results from both outlets you can follow the links posted on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/05\/maine-voters-reject-new-republican-backed-voter-id-requirement-absentee-voting-changes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/05\/maine-voters-reject-new-republican-backed-voter-id-requirement-absentee-voting-changes\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/05\/maine-voters-approve-red-flag-gun-law-after-mass-shooting-that-killed-18\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/05\/maine-voters-approve-red-flag-gun-law-after-mass-shooting-that-killed-18\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/politics\/election-results\/ellsworth-school-board\/race_8045e189-17ed-4b1c-bfae-ca78ea64d1fa.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/politics\/election-results\/ellsworth-school-board\/race_8045e189-17ed-4b1c-bfae-ca78ea64d1fa.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Moe\u2019s Original BBQ handing out meals on Wednesday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A barbecue joint in Bangor is continuing to help families facing food insecurity and benefit shortages while the government is shut down according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moe\u2019s Original BBQ at 650 Broadway posted on social media Tuesday that they will be handing out around 100 free meals on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They say between 9:00am and 11:00am, they\u2019ll be handing out FREE \u201cDouble-Wide Family Pack\u201d meals that will feed three to four people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They say their staff has been working hard on these meals to give back to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019re asking people to pass this along to anyone who you feel might be interested, and they\u2019ll post on their Facebook page if\/when they run out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/04\/moes-original-bbq-handing-out-free-meals-wednesday-people-impacted-by-government-shutdown\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/04\/moes-original-bbq-handing-out-free-meals-wednesday-people-impacted-by-government-shutdown\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Maine Seacoast Mission Christmas gift sign up is open<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine Seacoast Mission\u2019s Christmas program invites families with children under 18 to sign up, according to the Ellsworth American.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The paper says the program has helped children and families have a merry Christmas since 1905.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The publication says last year, more than 4,300 gifts were distributed to people in the Mission\u2019s service area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information follow the link on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seacoastmission.org\/downeast\/christmas-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/seacoastmission.org\/downeast\/christmas-program\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute in Bangor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two performances held on Sunday Nov. 23 at 4PM and 7PM will draw Taylor Swift fans to the Gracie Theatre at Husson University in Bangor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The popular unofficial Taylor Swift tribute, Blank Space will hit Queen City on its northeast tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fans can expect a journey into the world of Taylor Swift\u2019s hits from the early country songs to the pop anthems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There will also be bracelet trading and crafting to make your favorite Swiftie souvenir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on tickets call 941-7888 or follow the link on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.husson.edu\/event\/blank-space\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/events.husson.edu\/event\/blank-space<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Ellsworth\u2019s Jordan\u2019s Snack Bar staying open through the winter<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ellsworth native Scott Kenny tells WABI news, Jordan\u2019s snack bar will be open through the winter!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After exploring the idea, Kenny says they will transition from the snack bar to the dining room in hopes of creating more employment opportunities while bringing the same delicious eats to Ellsworth residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI reports that locals should follow their Facebook page for the latest on hours of operations, latest offerings and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/04\/ellsworths-jordans-snack-bar-staying-open-through-winter\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/04\/ellsworths-jordans-snack-bar-staying-open-through-winter\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Healthy Acadia offering free Tai Chi for Heart Health classes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking to get active?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthy Acadia will offer a free eight-week Tai Chi for Heart Health class on Sundays starting on Nov. 9 through Dec. 28 at Alexander Elementary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over at 1430 Airline Road in Alexander, classes will meet from 3 to 4PM in the school gymnasium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The form of fitness often described as \u2018meditation in motion\u2019 will promote mindful breathing, flexibility, cognitive function and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To see what\u2019s best when it comes to attire and pre-register, just head to our website and f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyacadia.org\/ha-tcfh\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ollow the link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdI8Wwv_RJw3Q-qSHesZSQBCHjL0dqND1sj0QSbS5YQ4R82iw\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdI8Wwv_RJw3Q-qSHesZSQBCHjL0dqND1sj0QSbS5YQ4R82iw\/viewform<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Election Day results in Ellsworth The polls are closed and the final results are in from the Nov. 4 election. For Question 1, WABI reports Mainers voted &#8216;No&#8217; on the proposal focused on Voter ID. 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