Corinth man accused of shooting and killing his mother held without bail<\/b><\/p>\n
WABI news reports the Corinth man accused of shooting and killing his mother will be held without bail.<\/span><\/p>\n On Monday, 22-year-old Daniel Derosier made his initial court appearance after police responded to a home Saturday morning finding 41-year-old Abigail Thomas dead with a gunshot wound.<\/span><\/p>\n A preliminary investigation determined she and her son had been involved in an altercation.<\/span><\/p>\n Derosier is being held at Penobscot County jail and is charged with murder.<\/span><\/p>\n The investigation is ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/29\/corinth-man-being-held-without-bail-after-making-court-appearance-following-alleged-murder-mother\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Federal investment to assist rural health care in Maine announced<\/b><\/p>\n WTMW reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services announced that all 50 starters will receive funds under the Rural Health Transformation Program.<\/span><\/p>\n The $50-billion initiative will span over five fiscal years.<\/span><\/p>\n The program established under the Trump administration will award Maine $190 million for rural hospitals and providers.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/12\/30\/major-federal-investment-help-support-rural-health-care-maine\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Maritime Academy new training ship delivery delayed<\/b><\/p>\n According to the Bangor Daily News, the new $330 million Maine Maritime Academy training ship will be delivered a couple of months later than expected.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports issues were discovered during the testing phase at the Philadelphia shipyard constructing it; however it is on track to get to Maine in February.<\/span><\/p>\n It replaces the vessel that the academy has used to train students since 1997.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/12\/29\/hancock\/hancock-education\/new-maine-maritime-academy-training-ship-delayed-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Grant will continue project on old Hancock county sheriff\u2019s home and jail<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports a new grant will boost a project underway to repair the old Hancock county sheriff\u2019s home and jail.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the Ellsworth Historical Society will receive over $180,000 from RevitalizeME Downtown Program.<\/span><\/p>\n The program supports the rehabilitation of historic sites to boost economic development.<\/span><\/p>\n Members of the historical society tell the Ellsworth American the funds will go toward repairs of woodworking, windows, the roof, an HVAC system and removing lead paint.<\/span><\/p>\n