Multi-state high speed chase leads to arrest<\/b><\/p>\n
A Harrison man is facing several charges after a high-speed chase early Sunday morning with troopers from Maine and New Hampshire according to WABI News.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine State Police say Matthew Olsen, 44, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, eluding an officer, reckless conduct, and criminal speed.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say New Hampshire State Police tried to stop Olsen due to his speeding and erratic driving but he refused to stop, and during a chase with police, he rammed a New Hampshire State Police cruiser.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine State Police took over when he crossed onto the Maine turnpike, where the chase continued until Olsen drove over a curb at the Kennebunk Rest Area, damaging his tires before getting back on the highway.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/30\/maine-man-arrested-charged-after-high-speed-chase\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Benton home damaged by fire on Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n WABI news reports a home in Benton was damaged by fire early Sunday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Fairfield Fire says they responded to the home on Pines Road just before 1 a.m., to find fire coming from the second floor.<\/span><\/p>\n Crews from multiple towns responded and were able to get the fire knocked down quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n No word if anyone was inside at the time or if any injuries were reported.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/30\/benton-home-damaged-by-fire-sunday\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Acadia set to charge non-U.S. residents $100 to enter the park<\/b><\/p>\n According to the Bangor Daily News, Acadia national park along with 10 other parks will charge $100 entrance fees to non-U.S. residents.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the charge will be in addition to other fees including a $35 charge for every private vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum tells the BDN the policies will ensure U.S taxpayers continue to enjoy affordable access while international visitors contribute their fair share.<\/span><\/p>\n Federal officials tell the paper the fees go into effect on January 1.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/11\/28\/hancock\/acadia-national-park-foreigner-surcharge\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2nd Annual Chris Greeley Classic returns<\/b><\/p>\n Cribbage players gathered Saturday to play cards while helping to raise money for a beloved community program in Holden according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2nd annual Chris Greeley Classic Cribbage tournament began at 8am at Holden Elementary school\u2019s gymnasium.<\/span><\/p>\n The tournament is named in honor of the late Holden Police Chief Chris Greeley who passed away in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n The event helped raise money as part of the 25 Days of Kindness program, which Greeley founded to help support the Holden community.<\/span><\/p>\n Also part of the 25 Days of Kindness program, a food drive with the University of Maine\u2019s Men\u2019s Ice Hockey is scheduled for December 6.<\/span><\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods to be donated for those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the 25 Days of Kindness program, you can visit <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/29\/2nd-annual-chris-greeley-classic-helps-support-holden-community-program\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOZabNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFVld4YzQ0bUY0U0w3TEJWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsKBrHVjWLHkSUXDlgGpCZyIILWT0vu15QU9ndMSsbW1nvYmmzf-4N2TOU_e_aem_HrB_aQqOZUKjFwCAyWz3hA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Squirrel to blame for Bangor power outages<\/b><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily news says over 3,000 Versant Power customers experience power outages.<\/span><\/p>\n Why you may ask?<\/span><\/p>\n Versant Spokesperson Emily Tadlock tells the paper it was caused by \u201canimal contact on the line\u201d or in short, a squirrel.<\/span><\/p>\n The outage stretched from Hammond Street town to the Hermon town line but Versant says the power was restored by 11:30AM.<\/span><\/p>\n