Fifth probation violation for Eliot Cutler<\/b><\/p>\n
Former gubernatorial candidate and convicted sex offender Eliot Cutler has been charged with violating his probation for the fifth time.<\/span><\/p>\n Court documents show encrypted files and incorrect passwords is the cause for the fourth charged probation violation within the calendar year.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Cutler kept encrypted files on electronic devices and is accused of giving three incorrect passwords through his lawyer to an investigator.<\/span><\/p>\n Cutler is due back in court next month.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/04\/22\/eliot-cutler-charged-with-fifth-probation-violation\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Ellsworth man indicted for gross sexual assault charge<\/b><\/p>\n In January of last year, Ellsworth Police were notified of an alleged assault from DHHS.<\/span><\/p>\n That led to the arrest of 34-year-old Justin Whalen of Ellsworth to be arrested for a charge of gross sexual assault.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports Ellsworth PD reported their findings within the investigation to the grand jury leading to Whalen being indicted.<\/span><\/p>\n Police say there\u2019s no further details at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/ellsworth-man-charged-with-gross-sexual-assault\/article_c658842a-9f1b-4f0c-913c-145a41f9a976.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Lamoine officials issue fraud advisory\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Officials in the town of Lamoine have been made aware of a new scam targeting building permit applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n They say applicants for construction permits have received email messages from an unknown sender demanding payment for \u201cApplication Review and Approval Fees.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Town officials want you to know this is not a legitimate address from the town even though it\u2019s portrayed to be from the town of Lamoine planning division.<\/span><\/p>\n The town treasurer advises anyone who received the email to delete it, do not respond and do not open any attachments.<\/span><\/p>\n If you think you\u2019ve been impacted by this scam, contact law enforcement immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n Absentee voting in Mount Desert\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Residents of Mount Desert, town officials want you to know a date has been set to conduct absentee voting.<\/span><\/p>\n Absentee ballots are now available and you can visit the towns website to request one or go to the Town Clerk during office hours.<\/span><\/p>\n Another option is to have the ballot mailed to you.<\/span><\/p>\n Town officials say the town clerk will conduct absentee voting at the Town Office on April 29th from 5-7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n The annual town meeting candidate election is on May 4.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions regarding absentee voting in Mount Desert follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.mtdesert.org\/m\/newsflash\/home\/detail\/73<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine BMV mobile branch launch<\/b><\/p>\n A new mobile branch will launch Thursday under the Secretary of State Department and Bureau of Motor Vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n Two events will honor the portable unit deploying to rural areas of the state to service underserved communities.<\/span><\/p>\n The first event will be in Augusta at 10 a.m. right at the BMV branch located on Anthony Avenue and the second will be in Belfast at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.<\/span><\/p>\n Barbara Kent Lawrence to speak at NEH Library<\/b><\/p>\n On Wednesday, April 29 the Northeast Harbor Library will host a free talk with Barbara Kent Lawrence, an author who will discuss a new book.<\/span><\/p>\n Her book \u2018Both Sides of the Pond: My Family\u2019s War focuses on Lawrence’s family through the lens of WWII.<\/span><\/p>\n To register for the event just follow the link below or call 207-276-3333.<\/span><\/p>\n