New details on Fairfield man who shot a three CMP substations<\/b><\/p>\n
New details on the Fairfield man who turned himself in after three Central Maine Power substations were shot.<\/span><\/p>\n 54-year-old Thomas Welch is accused of damaging substations in Windsor, Winslow and Augusta on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n WMTW reports a criminal background check shows Welch has multiple priors which include convictions for assault and disorderly conduct.<\/span><\/p>\n However, he is a well-known business owner that runs a custom welding company in Fairfield.<\/span><\/p>\n He\u2019s being held at Kennebec County jail on $250,000 cash bail and is expected to appear in court Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/the-man-accused-of-shooting-at-three-central-maine-power-substations-has-a-criminal-history\/70383767<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bill aimed at addressing staffing crisis in Maine\u2019s nursing homes brought forward<\/b><\/p>\n A bill that looks to support the long-term care sector in Maine was discussed.<\/span><\/p>\n Sen. Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth brought forward LD 2131.<\/span><\/p>\n The \u2018Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Specific Portions of the Nursing Facility Principles of Reimbursement and to Timely Release Quality Payments was a focal point of discussion during a public hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n The legislature\u2019s health and human services committee heard about the effort looking to ensure all nursing homes benefit from the 1% cost-of-living adjustment, reinstates the add-on to the direct care rate and released over $8 million in earned quality bonus payments by March 1.<\/span><\/p>\n Stop the Bleed & Narcan classes in March<\/b><\/p>\n Another opportunity for you to learn life-saving measures is on the way.<\/span><\/p>\n Stop the Bleed and Narcan Classes will return to MDI High School on March 10.<\/span><\/p>\n The class will teach attendees how to control severe bleeding in emergencies, empower them to act as an immediate responder before professionals arrive and prevent death from blood loss.<\/span><\/p>\n Hosted by the Bar Harbor Fire Department, the course will focus on techniques helping ordinary bystanders heroes in disasters, accidents or active shooter situations.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.barharbormaine.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/1748<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Mindfulness series set to focus on finding peace<\/b><\/p>\n Nowadays, things seem to be everything but calm.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why leaders at Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center will host an eight week mindfulness series starting on Feb. 26.<\/span><\/p>\n The program is based on a book called \u2018Mindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s designed to help participants build practical skills for stress reduction, emotional wellness, and everyday balance.<\/span><\/p>\n There will be a remote Zoom option available.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bcwcrc.org\/event\/8-week-mindfulness-series-beginning-february-26\/2026-02-26\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n PCHC Seaport Dental Center gifted $20K donation<\/b><\/p>\n The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation gifted $20,000 to Penobscot Community Health Care for their Seaport Dental Center in Belfast.<\/span><\/p>\n The center is set to provide a critical need in the area expecting to help more than 7,000 patient encounters annually.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pen Bay Pilot reports as a nonprofit PCHC relies on philanthropy grants and partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n