Lost Bale of Plastic Waste Recovered
by Ethan Andrews The recovered bale (Courtesy of Sprague Operating Resources) A sonar image of the bale on the bay floor (Courtesy of Sprague Operating Resources) The location where the bale was found, about 1,000 feet east of the dock at Mack Point in Searsport. Sears Island is visible at right. (Courtesy of Sprague Operating Resources) Bales of solid recovered fuel are unloaded in Searsport on November 29, three days before the spill (Photo: Ethan Andrews) A chunk of compressed plastic waste on the beach at Sears Island on December 8. In the background, Bob Brennan of Stockton Springs, who discovered and reported the spill, pictured with his dog, Jack (Photo: Ethan Andrews)
Sun, 12/27/2020 - 7:00pm
On Dec. 26, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Troop D Troopers were dispatched to 372 Moosehead Trail in Jackson for a report of a single-vehicle crash with serious injuries.
A white 2005 Pontiac Grand Am was traveling southbound on Route 7 when it went off the roadway striking a culvert and a large tree.
The driver, Douglas A. Bryant, 60, of Orrington, died as a result of the crash. A passenger, Troy Bryant, 45, of Belfast, was transported to Waldo County General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Maine State Police said in a news release that: “it appears intoxicants may be a contributing factor to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.”
December 28th, 2020 | by: Stu Marckoon
Jackson
(Jackson) â A weekend crash in Waldo County has killed a 60-year old man from Orrington. State Police report to Star 97.7 that Douglas Bryant was driving a Pontiac that left Route 7 in Jackson, hit a culvert and then a tree. He died, a passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and emergency workers took him to the hospital in Belfast. Troopers investigating Saturdayâs crash say intoxicants were likely a factor.
Burger King Closings
(Ellsworth) The Ellsworth Burger King will broil its last Whopper today. A manager confirmed to Star 97.7 the High Street location will close its doors permanently, along with locations on Hogan Road in Bangor, Orono and Rockland. The four restaurant franchises are owned by Steve Wegner who purchased them many years ago from Peter Ricciardi. Wegner had previously closed Burger King Restaurants in Caribou and Presque Isle, citing challenging sales volumes and di
MRC talks 2021 budget, with buyer in sight
ELLSWORTH With a buyer for the Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden in the wings Municipal Review Committee President Karen Fussell likened it to a Christmas present the MRC’s annual meeting on Dec. 16 focused on a draft budget for 2021 and reopening plans.
“[MRC] will work with the new buyer and staff to draft a reopening plan,” said Executive Director Michael Carroll.
The waste-to-biofuel plant opened in 2019 but suspended operations last May, after Coastal Resources failed to secure an approximate $14 million bridge loan needed from investors. MRC then began a search for a buyer, receiving seven letters of interest in July. In September, the facility was placed in receivership, with a bondholder trustee given authority over decision-making. Since May, one-fourth of the municipal waste from MRC’s 115 member communities has been going to the Juniper Ridge landfill and three-quarters to the Penobscot Energy R
MRC talks 2021 budget, with buyer in sight
ELLSWORTH With a buyer for the Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden in the wings Municipal Review Committee President Karen Fussell likened it to a Christmas present the MRC’s annual meeting on Dec. 16 focused on a draft budget for 2021 and reopening plans.
“[MRC] will work with the new buyer and staff to draft a reopening plan,” said Executive Director Michael Carroll.
The waste-to-biofuel plant opened in 2019 but suspended operations last May, after Coastal Resources failed to secure an approximate $14 million bridge loan needed from investors. MRC then began a search for a buyer, receiving seven letters of interest in July. In September, the facility was placed in receivership, with a bondholder trustee given authority over decision-making. Since May, one-fourth of the municipal waste from MRC’s 115 member communities has been going to the Juniper Ridge landfill and three-quarters to the Penobscot Energy R