Corinna man charged for possessing sexually explicit material of children<\/b><\/p>\n
The Penobscot County Sheriff\u2019s office says they\u2019ve charged a man with sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of sexually explicit material.<\/span><\/p>\n This is after 25–year-old Douglas Moody of Corinna used a video game to exploit children.<\/span><\/p>\n Deputies say the investigation began in April after receiving a complaint and the investigation showed Moody was on probation and the sex offender registry for similar crimes in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Deputies say there were multiple victims.<\/span><\/p>\n Wildfire smoke expected to rise over the weekend<\/b><\/p>\n During the holiday weekend, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection says wildfire smoke will likely rise.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the smoke will push particle pollution to \u2018unhealthy for sensitive groups\u2019 levels for short periods statewide.<\/span><\/p>\n While many of us will be out and about, try to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep windows closed and anyone who is asthmatic should keep quick-relief medications and action plans readily available.<\/span><\/p>\n You can check out the air quality forecast by following the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n maine.gov\/dep\/air\/ozone\/index.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n $3,000 cash bail set for Indiana man in fatal crash<\/b><\/p>\n After an Indiana man crashed his car in Township 22 a week ago claiming the life of his son and injuring a 10-month-old, a judge set his bail.<\/span><\/p>\n 33-year-old Dion Cambell appeared in court on Wednesday via Zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports Campbell has a broken leg and other injuries from the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication states he\u2019s been charged with manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant involving death and aggravated driving to endanger.<\/span><\/p>\n His bail is set at $3,000.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/judge-sets-3-000-cash-bail-for-driver-in-fatal-crash\/article_35cb38a1-ecb1-43b1-98fe-d5cf407954c3.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Beat the heat in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n Temperatures continue to rise and all are encouraged to consider their safety.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re in need of a cooling center that offers air-conditioning, head to 24 Church Street in Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n The cooling center will be open until 4 p.m. thanks to Healthy Acadia and Inspire Community Recovery Center.<\/span><\/p>\n Otherwise keep in mind to drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade or air conditioning, check in on older family members, neighbors and friends and don\u2019t forget your pets, they need a little relief too.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions call 207-412-2288 or follow the link.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/beat-the-heat-cooling-center-open-july-2-3-2026\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Belmont firefighter discharged from hospital after Robbins Lumber explosion<\/b><\/p>\n Some good news out of Portland.<\/span><\/p>\n A Belmont firefighter who was badly burned from the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont is being discharged from Maine Medical Center Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Katie Paige spent more than a week on a ventilator following the incident suffering burns to her face and hands resulting in several fingers being amputated.<\/span><\/p>\n