RSU 20 maintenance facility blaze takes out school bus and other vehicles<\/b><\/p>\n
WABI news reports officials released more details Sunday regarding the fire at the RSU 20 maintenance facility in Searsport.<\/span><\/p>\n It happened on Prospect Street around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI says when crews arrived they found smoke coming from the top of the building with the roof compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say no injuries were reported.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI was told one school bus and one pickup truck were in the building at the time along with two other vehicles that were undergoing long-term repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n No cause has been determined.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/21\/fire-destroys-rsu-20-bus-garage\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Thousands in the dark following Friday\u2019s wind storm<\/b><\/p>\n Crews are working hard to restore outages across the state, however WABI news reports CMP and Versant customers are still in the dark.<\/span><\/p>\n As of Sunday, over 2,000 customers were still without power in Hancock County.<\/span><\/p>\n Versant Power said on Sunday they anticipated to restore the remaining customers Monday and workers will remain in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/19\/power-outages-reported-around-maine\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Downeast Homeowners can apply for housing repairs<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Seacoast Mission announced Downeast homeowners can apply for their Housing Improvement Program!<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re a homeowner in Washington or Eastern Hancock County you can apply to get volunteers to help you with that housing project.<\/span><\/p>\n Services range from creating handicap-accessible decks to window or door repair.<\/span><\/p>\n They even have expertise in hanging drywall or landscaping.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine Seacoast Mission leaders tell Star 97.7 in 2025 alone, more than 100 volunteers dedicated over 3,000 hours of service in the Downeast area.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to apply just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/seacoastmission.org\/downeast\/housing-improvement\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth residents will see increase for trash stickers<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the price of trash stickers in Ellsworth will increase from $3 to $4 per bag.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication says the supervisor for the transfer station says the change will bring in more revenue to make the solid waste department self-sustaining.<\/span><\/p>\n They tell the Ellsworth American they are operating at a current annual deficit of $300,000.<\/span><\/p>\n The last increase was in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/trash-sticker-price-to-increase\/article_73f3c130-3ea0-4a88-a830-432f900db8b0.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Impaired driving spikes during holiday period according to experts<\/b><\/p>\n We are in the midst of the holiday season and there\u2019s a lot of events and parties to participate in.<\/span><\/p>\n However, AAA tells WABI to be smart on the road as year-end holiday travel is expected to reach a record high.<\/span><\/p>\n AAA tells WABI 109.5 Americans are expected to travel for year-end trips which is a two-percent increase from last year.<\/span><\/p>\n One factor experts have noticed is that impaired driving increased this time of year due to alcohol, drugs or even fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n They advise people to plan ahead, get a designated driver and stay alert to end 2025 on a jolly and safe note.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/17\/dont-become-statistic-impaired-driving-spikes-during-holiday-period-experts-say\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n PAWS Animal Adoption Center launched \u2018Golden Ticket Raffle\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n The PAWS Animal Adoption Center out of Camden launched their Golden Ticket Raffle to benefit the shelter and clinic according to the Pen Bay Pilot.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who enter could see a huge win while giving back to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper says there\u2019s only 250 tickets but the winner could possibly win a trip to Mexico with additional prizes being a sail aboard the Schooner Olad or a nights stay on Vinalhaven at the Tidewater.<\/span><\/p>\n Winners will be drawn on Jan. 5 so to throw your name in the mix, just follow the link on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n