Former Ellsworth PTF treasurer faces felony theft charge<\/b><\/p>\n
The Ellsworth American reports the former treasurer for the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle school parents, teachers, friends group was charged with felony theft on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the man is accused of stealing over $37,000 from the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n Police tell the Ellsworth American the school notified authorities of missing funds on July 12 and that was the last day he held his title.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication says the investigation shows checks written to himself, cash withdrawals and envelopes marked for fundraisers through the school at his residence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/former-ellsworth-ptf-treasurer-charged-with-felony-theft\/article_c350dc37-888c-4ced-a27f-cca514ed42b6.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Eliot Cutler denies violating probation<\/b><\/p>\n Tuesday morning saw a quick appearance from Eliot Cutler in a Hancock County courtroom according to WABI news.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This time, for allegedly violating his probation this fall when he accessed sexually explicit content online and by possessing unmonitored devices.<\/span><\/p>\n Former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler served seven months behind bars after a May 2023 conviction of four counts of sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.<\/span><\/p>\n In court Tuesday, Cutler denied violating probation initially asking for a bail of $5,000, the State also put forth a motion to prohibit Cutler\u2019s internet access.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI reports Cutler, at the direction of his probation officer to avoid going back to jail, must attend counseling for sex offenders.<\/span><\/p>\n Cutler is due back in court in late January.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/16\/eliot-cutler-denies-violating-probation-by-accessing-sexually-explicit-content-having-unmonitored-devices\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Kindergarten student killed by school bus in Standish<\/b><\/p>\n WABI news reports a 5-year-old kindergarten boy was hit and killed by a MSAD #6 school bus Tuesday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/span><\/p>\n The sheriff\u2019s office identified the student as Simon Gonzalez.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash happened on North East Road just before 8 a.m., according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce told <\/span>WMTW<\/span><\/a> there was only one student on board the bus at the time of the crash. That student is the half-brother of Gonzalez.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine State Police told WMTW they were assisting in the investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/16\/student-killed-accident-involving-school-bus-standish\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n George Stevens Academy receives $300K gift<\/b><\/p>\n An anonymous donor sent a $300,000 gift to the George Stevens Academy to help establish\u00a0 the Career and Technical Education program according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication says the program is looking to offer training in fields such as carpentry, electrical work, health care and skilled trades.<\/span><\/p>\n School officials tell the paper the first certification class is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/education\/gsa-receives-300k-gift-for-career-programs\/article_b0be26c1-a35e-4308-b77d-3a59d4e28209.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bar Harbor voted best small town to visit in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n WABI news reports Bar Harbor topped the annual Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA for 2026 in the U.S. News and World report.<\/span><\/p>\n The restaurants, unique character and natural beauty led the town’s way to the top.<\/span><\/p>\n Camden ranked 18!<\/span><\/p>\n