Guilford man charged with murder and assault after welfare check incident<\/b><\/p>\n
On Sunday, one person died and another is still in critical condition after a reported assault at a home in Guildford.<\/span><\/p>\n 49-year-old Ryan Carleton is charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports Carleton faced a judge on Tuesday after being accused of killing 63-year-old Brent Doore and assaulting 59-year-old Stephanie Doore.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities were called to do a welfare check at 24 Pine Street in Guilford and found the two in a neighboring home.<\/span><\/p>\n Carleton was sentenced to prison in 2021 after being convicted of being a kitten to death and just last year assaulted an officer according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n He faces life in prison for murder and up to 30 years for the assault charge.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/18\/resources-offered-guilford-school-community-following-pine-st-incident\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Aquaculture lease in Bar Harbor denies appeal<\/b><\/p>\n After a mussel grower applies to lease 40 acres in Eastern Bay, Maine\u2019s highest court has denied a second appeal of approval.<\/span><\/p>\n Acadia Aqua Farms leases waters in multiple spots in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports the proposal in Bar Harbor got opposition from residents and waterfront landowners citing concerns over noisy equipment and potential animal research impact.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports other arguments included toxins that could potentially come from harvesting equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/08\/18\/hancock\/hancock-business\/acadia-aqua-farms-court-denies-appeal\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine PUC investigates Bar Harbor water district<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Public Utilities Commission is investigating the Bar Harbor Water District.<\/span><\/p>\n It comes after ten residents filed a complaint in March, claiming a recent rate hike is unfair and favors large commercial customers over homeowners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the residents also claim the district ignored public input.<\/span><\/p>\n District officials say the rate increase was necessary following a recent study.<\/span><\/p>\n Fire departments in Maine receive safety grants<\/b><\/p>\n The State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter safety program has awarded four volunteer fire departments in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n Departments will receive $10,000 each.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the funds will be used to purchase protective equipment, EMS and rescue tools and communication devices.<\/span><\/p>\n Volunteer departments included are Charlotte, Norridgewock, Mariaville and Frye Island.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/08\/18\/four-maine-volunteer-fire-departments-receive-10000-safety-grants\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine PUC launches 911 awareness campaign<\/b><\/p>\n In a moment where calling for help isn\u2019t safe, the Maine Public Utilities Commission wanted you to know that Text-to-911 is available.<\/span><\/p>\n The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness in situations like a home or business invasion, or a domestic violence situation.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports Text-to-911 is also important to the deaf or in areas with low or intermittent service connections.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to learn more about the campaign follow the links below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/mainers-in-need-can-text-911\/article_ca5b89e2-594e-4ca9-a8ed-9b6422ac542f.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Text-to-911: <\/span>https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/mpuc\/maine911\/text-to-911<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Healthy Acadia hosts \u2018Scrub Club\u2019 for career exploration day<\/b><\/p>\n Healthy Acadia announced the date of an opportunity for the youth to explore healthcare career options.<\/span><\/p>\n The Scrub Club Career Exploration program will take place on Friday, Aug. 28 starting at 9 a.m. at the Harrington Family Health Center at 50 East Main Street.<\/span><\/p>\n The event is for 7 through 12 graders who think they may be interested in exploring healthcare as experts will be on site to show skills, career pathways and discuss what it takes to make up the local healthcare workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n Space is limited but the event is free of charge with lunch provided.<\/span><\/p>\n