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One injured in Ellsworth crash
ELLSWORTH - One person was injured in a crash in Ellsworth this morning. It happened shortly after 11 at the intersection of High Street and Myrick Street. Ellsworth Police Captain Shawn Willey says a four door sedan rear ended a dump truck hauling a trailer. Willey says when officers arrived...
After 35 years, owners put the Winter Harbor 5&10 up for sale
WINTER HARBOR -- The Winter Harbor 5&10 has been a fixture in the small coastal town for over 50 years. It's a hidden gem to some, but for many, the 5&10 "Is home," according to the variety stores Sales Associate Alice Dow. "Our motto is everything from A-Z, aspirin to...
Decades-old Eddington greenhouse growing more popular than ever
EDDINGTON, Maine (WABI) - More than six decades ago, a young woman from the UK uprooted her life to follow her heart and move to Maine. These days, the business her late husband started is still in full bloom. Beth Hutchings might not be the mayor of Eddington, but she...
Rotary Club of Ellsworth is raising money for DeMeyer Field Complex upgrades
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The Rotary Club of Ellsworth is celebrating its 75th anniversary next year, and it’s giving back to the local sports community in a big way. The club has a three-phase improvement plan that will see upgrades to DeMeyer Field including a new playground, bocce courts, pathways, parking, and improved fields.
Local skatepark hosts art show and skate jam for fundraiser
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - The Bucksport community came together for a night filled with skating and art. Skate Bucksport put on a Skate and Create art show and skate jam Friday. Local artists donated painted skateboards for a silent auction. There was also food, music, and skate competitions. All the...
Serious house fire In Aurora
AURORA -- Fire investigators are looking for the cause of an early morning house fire in Aurora. Fire fighters from local communities were called to the Old Dam Road around 5:15 Monday morning. The first firefighters on the scene reported flames were shooting from the building when they arrived. One of their biggest concerns was locating the people who lived there. They were no where to be found. Our crew on the scene reports officials have been spotted putting up crime scene tape along the roadway leading to the remains of the home. Investigators will now try to determine exactly how the fire started.
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