Milo man facing animal cruelty charge
A Milo man is facing an animal cruelty charge after numerous cats and dogs were seized from a home.
The Milo Police Department says they responded to a reported assault at a home on Turner Howe Road on March 29.
WABI news reports 41-year-old Calvin Theriault called authorities saying his girlfriend assaulted him and while they were at the home, found 12 cats and 8 dogs malnourished.
Police described the conditions of the home as deplorable as they found more cats and dogs deceased in individual packages in a freezer.
Theriault has been summoned for animal cruelty and is also charged for making a false report.
The surviving animals were taken to area rescuers.
The investigation is ongoing.
Blue Hill residents approve funding for safety building
In addition to the annual elections in Blue Hill, residents voted to approve funding for a new public safety building.
Town officials say residents overwhelmingly voted yes to a modern, larger building to base operations.
The Ellsworth American reports the Blue Hill Fire Department hosted an open house at the new prospective building in March while addressing the need for an upgrade.
Some issues in the current building include no exhaust system, decontamination system or laundry including poor insulation and high heating costs.
Health leaders speak on support of bill to protect medical cannabis patients
Health professionals and child health advocates gathered at the state house Monday voicing support for a bill that would implement testing and tracking in Maine’s medical cannabis program.
Currently, unlike adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis is not required to be tested for harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals or mold.
WABI news reports the bill is currently in the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee awaiting to make its way to the full Maine Legislature for consideration.
Just last week, opposers voiced that the bill is an attack on the program as a whole citing they believe it could lead to the closure of small business caregivers by adding news costs.
Road improvement project in Rockland underway
A major road project is underway in Rockland that will extend excavation and road work for Oak and Orient Streets.
Because of this, residents and businesses should expect traffic delays and noise throughout weeks ahead.
WABI news reports the work is expected to be substantially completed by Tuesday, June 30.
Crews will start work every day at 7 a.m.
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Belfast Summer Nights look to ramp up the season ahead
After providing memorable Summer nights in Belfast for decades, a nonprofit arts group wants to expand their outdoor entertainment.
‘Belfast Summer Nights’ is seeking an opportunity to buy a professional mobile stage for summer concerts ahead, however they plan to give the stage to the city of Belfast.
The Bangor Daily News reports the organization’s vice president says fundraising could cover most of the cost however they are looking for some help.
During a city council meeting Tuesday, the group will present the plan of how things would operate with the potential stage.
Upgrades include an elevated stage, roof and lights compared to the plywood stages performers have used in past years.
Surry Garden Club creating path for pollinators
The Surry Garden Club is bringing a first to the town.
Inspired by an effort in Ellsworth, the club will create a pollinator pathway to provide habitat and nutrition to a wide variety of pollinators.
The Ellsworth American reports the birds, bees, bats and any creature that transfers pollen could call Surry their new home as the garden president and club mentors have mapped out where native plants can thrive to provide pollen.
The publication reports three native plantings are expected to take place each year however home gardeners can participate as well.
