LOCAL STORIES

MONSON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Former workers at Moosehead Furniture say that they are excited that a new owner has bought the plant with plans to re-open it in the coming months.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --The tables have been turned for students in one northern Maine school district.

LEBANON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- During this hot spell of weather we're experiencing emergency responders urge us all to check on any friends, relatives or neighbors with medical conditions, especially the elderly.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Dangerous riptides, hot weather, and short staffed lifeguard teams are making for a dangerous day at the beach this first day of September.

LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Community leaders in Lewiston-Auburn are looking for young and creative business plans.

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- There are plenty of people in maine bracing for Hurricane Earl's possible weather, including boat enthusiasts in Portland.

ELLSWORTH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Two 16-year-olds from Ellsworth and one 17-year-old from Hancock were charged today for vandalizing buildings and signs in downtown Ellsworth this past weekend.

SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Maine apple growers say they want nothing to do with Hurricane Earl. The approaching hurricane, growers say, poses a big threat to their crops and their income.

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- People bringing illegal firewood into the state will have the chance to exchange it for Maine firewood this holiday weekend.

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The man standing trial for murdering his mother in her home in 2009 has entered a surprise guilty plea.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The Maine Turnpike says Labor Day holiday traffic could be lighter than last year's due to the late timing of the holiday and all of the hurricane talk.

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A fire off Finson Road in Bangor is now ruled arson.

CARIBOU, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Coast Guard is closing its LORAN station in Caribou.

WINDHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- State police say the body they found in the woods in Windham this morning is that of 41-year-old David Harmon.

(NEWS CENTER) - Before Hurricane Earl can arrive, hot weather and ozone are creating problems in the state of Maine.