Maine DOC search for inmate in Thomaston<\/b><\/p>\n
A search is underway for an inmate who walked off a job site from Bolduc Correctional Facility in Thomaston.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Corrections tells Star 97.7 45-year-old Brian Day left the work site without permission Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n He\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n The Fugitive Investigation Apprehension Team has been activated by the Maine DOC so if you have any information or believe you\u2019ve seen Day call 911.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities advise anyone not to approach Day or engage him.<\/span><\/p>\n Former MDI pastor accused of failing to register as sex offender<\/b><\/p>\n On Monday, Lincoln Police arrested a former pastor of an MDI church for failing to register as a sex offender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 71-year-old Wayne Buchanan is listed on the Maine Sex Offender Registry as having possessed sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports he\u2019s been taken into custody without incident and remains at Penobscot County Jail.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/05\/04\/penobscot\/penobscot-police-courts\/wayne-buchanan-sex-offender-registry\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Heatstroke Prevention tips from Maine Bureau of Highway Safety<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Now they\u2019re urging parents and caregivers to learn and share information about the dangers of leaving children alone in hot cars.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you park, stop, look, lock is a campaign that they\u2019re using to raise awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019t get out of rear doors so try the front doors and honk the horn to get the attention of others.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/ems\/sites\/maine.gov.ems\/files\/inline-files\/2025-Heatstroke-Prevention-Press-Release.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Groundbreaking for 21st Habitat for Humanity home in Hancock County<\/b><\/p>\n On Saturday, a family got a little closer to becoming homeowners.<\/span><\/p>\n The Hancock County Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new home in Blue Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the home on Carter Way will be the 21st house that the organization constructed in Hancock County.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/habitat-for-humanity-breaks-ground-on-new-home-in-blue-hill\/article_0866d433-f23f-40f0-8686-aed3ac2ed92b.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine HR Convention underway<\/b><\/p>\n The annual Maine HR Convention has officially started at the Samoset Resort in Rockport Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n The event will attract hundreds of people from all over the state days after paid family and medical leave launched.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports discussions will focus on readiness and compliance questions around PFML, talent shortages, retention pressures and changing workplace expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n