Milo man facing animal cruelty charge<\/b><\/p>\n
A Milo man is facing an animal cruelty charge after numerous cats and dogs were seized from a home.<\/span><\/p>\n The Milo Police Department says they responded to a reported assault at a home on Turner Howe Road on March 29.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Police described the conditions of the home as deplorable as they found more cats and dogs deceased in individual packages in a freezer.<\/span><\/p>\n Theriault has been summoned for animal cruelty and is also charged for making a false report.<\/span><\/p>\n The surviving animals were taken to area rescuers.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/03\/milo-man-accused-animal-cruelty-after-20-animals-seized-property-more-found-dead\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Blue Hill residents approve funding for safety building<\/b><\/p>\n In addition to the annual elections in Blue Hill, residents voted to approve funding for a new public safety building.<\/span><\/p>\n Town officials say residents overwhelmingly voted yes to a modern, larger building to base operations.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Some issues in the current building include no exhaust system, decontamination system or laundry including poor insulation and high heating costs.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/blue-hill-voters-reelect-best-approve-safety-building-funding\/article_76f6949a-0925-4e87-8e10-08ae0f80d750.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Health leaders speak on support of bill to protect medical cannabis patients<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Currently, unlike adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis is not required to be tested for harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals or mold.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/06\/maine-public-health-groups-share-support-new-medical-cannabis-regulation-bill\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Road improvement project in Rockland underway<\/b><\/p>\n A major road project is underway in Rockland that will extend excavation and road work for Oak and Orient Streets.<\/span><\/p>\n Because of this, residents and businesses should expect traffic delays and noise throughout weeks ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the work is expected to be substantially completed by Tuesday, June 30.<\/span><\/p>\n Crews will start work every day at 7 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/06\/major-road-improvement-project-begins-rockland\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Belfast Summer Nights look to ramp up the season ahead<\/b><\/p>\n After providing memorable Summer nights in Belfast for decades, a nonprofit arts group wants to expand their outdoor entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Belfast Summer Nights\u2019 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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n During a city council meeting Tuesday, the group will present the plan of how things would operate with the potential stage.<\/span><\/p>\n Upgrades include an elevated stage, roof and lights compared to the plywood stages performers have used in past years.<\/span><\/p>\n