Late Skowhegan town manager was under investigation for sexual exploitation<\/b><\/p>\n
Maine State police say Nicholas Nadeau, the late town manager of Skowhegan, was under investigation for sexual exploitation of a minor.<\/span><\/p>\n The 32-year-old of Winslow died over the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say the investigation stemmed from a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children saying a 14-year-old girl in Florida reported inappropriate online communication with an adult male.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation was in its preliminary stages when Nadeau died.<\/span><\/p>\n Route 17 closes after car crash<\/b><\/p>\n The Rockport Fire Department says part of Route 17 was closed Wednesday due to a crash.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash on Rockland Road caused the closure, leading motorists to use Route 90 and Meadow Street to get around.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports officials did not provide details about injuries or the cause of the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the affected part of the road later reopened.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/25\/crash-closes-route-17-rockport-likely-most-day\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Southwest Harbor residents approve funding to upgrade public works garage<\/b><\/p>\n During a special town referendum election on Tuesday, voters in Southwest Harbor said yes to a couple of town projects.<\/span><\/p>\n Southwest Harbor can now apply for and receive grants through the state, federally and more to upgrade its public works garage.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bar Harbor story reports the current garage is uninsurable as it holds the town’s buses and public works equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports voters also approved shoreline repairs in multiple locations that were destroyed in 2024 after storms passed through.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/barharborstory.com\/2026\/03\/25\/southwest-harbor-voters-approve-public-works-garage-money-and-shoreline-repairs\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Seasonal farmers market will make its way to Sullivan<\/b><\/p>\n Here\u2019s something to put us in the Spring mood.<\/span><\/p>\n A new farmers market will set up shop for the season in Sullivan.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the market will be on Sunday afternoons at Swan Song Saltwater Farm at Watson’s Reach.<\/span><\/p>\n The market will set up from 1-4 p.m. starting on May 24 through the summer season.<\/span><\/p>\n Organizers tell the publication this will give local vendors another way to showcase their products to locals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They plan to choose 10-12 participants annually through an application process.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/new-farmers-market-coming-to-sullivan\/article_759034cb-e715-4817-b19f-7f854cd2edd1.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to host \u2018Community Mixer\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n Community, connection and conversation will be at the forefront of the Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce\u2019s annual meeting on Thursday, April 9.<\/span><\/p>\n From 5 to 7 p.m. at The Farmhouse in Blue Hill, they welcome both members and the public to listen in on their annual meeting and bring together community members for a relaxed and informative evening.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the mixer, there will be a series of awards presented highlighting businesses and organizations in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on the ticket prices and the full itinerary of the evening just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n