Teen dies in snowmobile crash<\/b><\/p>\n
A 17-year-old Aroostook girl died after a snowmobile crash in Washburn on Saturday according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Warden Service says the crash happened Saturday afternoon around 1:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Wardens say a 17-year-old boy was driving the snowmobile down story street with the girl as his passenger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investigators say the boy came to a 90-degree turn in the road and was driving too fast to make the turn.<\/span><\/p>\n They say the snowmobile hit a curb, flipped over, and hit the side of a house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Both teens were ejected.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash is under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/28\/teen-dies-washburn-snowmobile-crash\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Man taken into custody after allegedly killing his mother in Corinth<\/b><\/p>\n WABI news reports a man has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and killing his mother in Corinth.<\/span><\/p>\n Police responded to a home on Main street Saturday morning just before 8:30.<\/span><\/p>\n They say they found the body of 41-year-old Abigail Thomas with a gunshot wound.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports a preliminary investigation determined that she and her son had been involved in an altercation.<\/span><\/p>\n Police have taken 22-year-old Daniel Derosie into custody and charged him with murder.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing, and the body of Abigail Thomas will undergo an autopsy at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/27\/heavy-police-presence-home-corinth\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Police investigating Tremont deaths as murder-suicide<\/b><\/p>\n After two people were found dead in Tremont, Maine State police are now investigating the case as a murder-suicide.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say a caller reported finding two people dead near Big Rocks Road on Dec. 23 and they were husband and wife.<\/span><\/p>\n On Friday, the medical examiner determined the cause of death for both individuals were gunshot wounds; however the manner of death for the wife was ruled a homicide.<\/span><\/p>\n This led investigators to find the death for the husband was ruled a suicide.<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone with information is asked to call 973-3700.<\/span><\/p>\n Red Cross seeking blood donations<\/b><\/p>\n The Red Cross tells WABI news they are in immediate need for donations of both blood and platelets.<\/span><\/p>\n They say all blood types are needed right now to avoid a drop in the blood supply.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the week between Christmas and the New Year is a critical time for donations however it\u2019s challenging to get people out to donate.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to give back to the community as we head into the new year follow the link on our website to find a location near you and schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone who donates before Jan. 4 will be gifted a t-shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/28\/red-cross-seeks-blood-donors-during-critical-holiday-week\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Blue Hill Public Library to present \u2018Take a Hike: Abstracted Landscapes from Here and There\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n Over at the Blue Hill Public Library, you can start the new year by enjoying a solo exhibition of paintings done by a Surry artist.<\/span><\/p>\n Leaders at the library tell Star 97.7 the \u2018Take a Hike\u2019 Abstracted Landscapes presentation will explore Richard Keen’s work of place and perception.<\/span><\/p>\n The collection will feature abstracted Maine landscapes shaped by memory, movement and lived experience.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information contact the library at 374-5515.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bhpl.net\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine poster and essay contests accepting entries<\/b><\/p>\n The 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests are officially open for entries.<\/span><\/p>\n These contests are designed to promote the history of Maine, the Maine constitution and the importance of democracy and voting.<\/span><\/p>\n The essay will challenge students across the state to learn more about American history as we commemorate America\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n Kids from kindergarten to 12th grade can participate.<\/span><\/p>\n To find more information on the entry process for each grade bracket, follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n