{"id":927,"date":"2025-12-16T05:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=927"},"modified":"2025-12-15T18:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:47:57","slug":"12-16-25-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/12-16-25-news\/","title":{"rendered":"12-16-25 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Multiple agencies respond to Bucksport fire Sunday night<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Sunday night, multiple agencies responded to a fire at a home on Foss Farm Drive in Bucksport according to the Bangor Daily News.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Orland, Castine and Orrington firefighters were among the five departments that assisted Bucksport fire in containing the blaze which took around five hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The paper says despite the harsh conditions, crews were able to put out the blaze.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s no further details at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/12\/15\/hancock\/hancock-police-courts\/bucksport-foss-farm-drive-sunday-fire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/12\/15\/hancock\/hancock-police-courts\/bucksport-foss-farm-drive-sunday-fire\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Man who shot at police and led authorities on chase arrested<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities tell WABI news two people were arrested Sunday following a police chase in Kennebec County in which one of the suspects shot at officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the Kennebec County Sheriff\u2019s Office, police tried to stop 33-year-old Dustin Smith on Hallowell Road in Chelsea, but he kept driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials say Smith was wanted on multiple arrest warrants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities tell WABI, Smith led police on a chase through Windsor into Augusta, firing a gun at officers multiple times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say he pointed a gun at officers, and deputies fired at Smith with one bullet grazing him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities say Smith was taken to a hospital to be treated then taken to Kennebec County Jail with several pending charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Police say Kierra Stoddard, 29, was also taken to the jail, charged with resisting arrest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/man-arrested-after-shooting-police-chase-kennebec-county\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/man-arrested-after-shooting-police-chase-kennebec-county\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Historic Greenville building damaged by fire<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A piece of history went up in flames early Monday morning in Greenville according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Greenville Fire Department responded to the fire at the Columbia-Doric Masonic Temple on Pritham Avenue according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flames coming from the roof of the building is what first responders responded to and they tried to put out the fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no information as to what caused the fire and no injuries have been reported.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/historic-building-damaged-by-fire-greenville\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/historic-building-damaged-by-fire-greenville\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>City of Ellsworth water department update<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City of Ellsworth officials say the water department has been flushing hydrants and will do so again between 2:30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Areas affected include Surry Road, Water Street and State Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials say you may notice cloudy or discolored water but keep in mind it is normal during flushing and the water is safe to use and drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crews are working on a valve replacement but once that\u2019s done, the water pressure should be back to normal.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions for the water department call 207-667-8632.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/water-department-update-monday-december-15-2025-%f0%9f%92%a7\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/water-department-update-monday-december-15-2025-%f0%9f%92%a7\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>New Bangor women\u2019s sober living home open<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to WABI news, a new sober living facility specifically for women is now open in Bangor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lily House aims to provide a safe and supportive space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports it\u2019s not a treatment center, it\u2019s a place where tenants are expected to have at least a month of sobriety, rent a room on a monthly basis and follow a structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The owners say they want their space to be a supportive atmosphere to better tenants chances of having a long term, lasting sobriety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/new-bangor-womens-sober-living-home-now-open\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/15\/new-bangor-womens-sober-living-home-now-open\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Belfast Chamber Music to host \u2018Home and Hearth\u2019 charity benefit concert<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Happening Sunday, Dec. 21 the Belfast Chamber Music will host its second annual benefit concert according to the Pen Bay Pilot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting at 3 p.m. at The First Church in Belfast, you can enjoy the program for free and hear the sounds of local talents as well as artists who travel all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/belfast-chamber-music-presents-second-annual-charity-benefit-concert\/265251\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/belfast-chamber-music-presents-second-annual-charity-benefit-concert\/265251<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Holden PD will hold Jail and Bail event Wednesday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Wednesday, Dec. 17 the Holden Police Department may arrest one of your local business owners but don\u2019t be alarmed, it\u2019s all for fun<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The department will host their Jail &amp; Bail event from 9-2 p.m. and during the event after the arrests take place, they\u2019re given an option to bail themselves out or call a friend to come to their rescue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The bail money will be donated to their 25 Days of Kindness fund to help support those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s never a crime to have a little fun.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multiple agencies respond to Bucksport fire Sunday night On Sunday night, multiple agencies responded to a fire at a home on Foss Farm Drive in Bucksport according to the Bangor Daily News. Orland, Castine and Orrington firefighters were among the five departments that assisted Bucksport fire in containing the blaze which took around five hours. 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