Maine DOC search for inmate in Thomaston
A search is underway for an inmate who walked off a job site from Bolduc Correctional Facility in Thomaston.
The Maine Department of Corrections tells Star 97.7 45-year-old Brian Day left the work site without permission Monday.
He’s serving 3.5 years in prison for theft, forgery and other offenses however he did earn community custody status and was working within the community.
The Fugitive Investigation Apprehension Team has been activated by the Maine DOC so if you have any information or believe you’ve seen Day call 911.
Authorities advise anyone not to approach Day or engage him.
Former MDI pastor accused of failing to register as sex offender
On Monday, Lincoln Police arrested a former pastor of an MDI church for failing to register as a sex offender.
71-year-old Wayne Buchanan is listed on the Maine Sex Offender Registry as having possessed sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.
The Bangor Daily News reports Buchanan was a pastor of Tremont Congregational Church in 2016 after being identified as a suspect in sharing child sexual abuse images online.
The publication reports he’s been taken into custody without incident and remains at Penobscot County Jail.
Heatstroke Prevention tips from Maine Bureau of Highway Safety
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reports that vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash car-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the U.S.
Now they’re urging parents and caregivers to learn and share information about the dangers of leaving children alone in hot cars.
Once you park, stop, look, lock is a campaign that they’re using to raise awareness.
The highway safety coordinator for the bureau says Maine has very few incidents of children dying in hot cars however one life is one too many.
Tips include making it a habit to look in the back seat every time you exit the car, never leave a child in a car unattended, and teach kids that they can’t get out of rear doors so try the front doors and honk the horn to get the attention of others.
Groundbreaking for 21st Habitat for Humanity home in Hancock County
On Saturday, a family got a little closer to becoming homeowners.
The Hancock County Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new home in Blue Hill.
The Ellsworth American reports the home on Carter Way will be the 21st house that the organization constructed in Hancock County.
The publication reports that the housing program is a collaborative process between the organization and the new homeowners as volunteer hours, classes and more are expected.
Maine HR Convention underway
The annual Maine HR Convention has officially started at the Samoset Resort in Rockport Monday.
The event will attract hundreds of people from all over the state days after paid family and medical leave launched.
WABI news reports discussions will focus on readiness and compliance questions around PFML, talent shortages, retention pressures and changing workplace expectations.
The convention runs through Thursday.
New cafe open in Jonesboro
A unique way to make connections just opened up in Jonesboro.
La Laiterie, a French bakery, is serving up delicious homemade pastries along with sandwiches and coffee.
WABI news reports one of the owners spent time all over the world training with Michelin-starred chefs and is excited to bring his talents to the Pine Tree State.
The spot is open Thursday through Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM and it’s located at 749 U.S. Route 1.
