Bangor man pleads guilty to stealing more than $100K

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A Bangor man charged with embezzling more than $145,000 from two local non-profit organizations pleaded guilty in court today, under a plea deal.

62-year-old Bruce Fowle is accused of taking more than $42,000 from Kiwanis and just more than $103,000 from the 4th of July Corporation.    

Since 1998 Fowle had been a member and acting treasurer of both the 4th of July Corporation and the Breakfast Kiwanis Club until July of 2012. During that time, police say Fowle had embezzled more than $145,000 between the two non-profit organizations.    

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Movies: "Star Trek Into Darkness"

Movies: "Star Trek Into Darkness"

The new “Star Trek” reunites the young crew that producer/director J.J. Abrams put together for his 2009 sequel to the long-running TV and movie series, and he’s thrown in some heavyweight supporting actors and a ton of special effects as well.

The only thing he left out was the moral questioning of the original series, its real heart and soul.

 

Tips for keeping your child safe online

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children there is no greater risk to your child's safety than meeting an predator online. Because that predator will do whatever he or she can to meet your child in person. They gave us tips on how to keep your child safe online.

Laurie Nathan with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said, "It starts with parents having conversations, frequent conversations, with their children about what they are doing online."

Do not hesitate to ask questions if your child is acting suspiciously. Approve all photos and videos before your child posts them online. Make sure they do not reveal identifying information and are not sexually inappropriate.

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Nate's Kitchen - Broiled Fish

Nate's Kitchen - Broiled Fish

It's time for another fish recipe!  What can I say!  I live in Maine!  Enjoy this simple recipe for broiled fish!

Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

 

I think today should be all about Becky Sawtelle. No wait, let’s give her the entire rest of the week. She deserves it! For most of Becky’s life she struggled with her weight and finally decided to have gastric by-pass surgery. Dr. Jamie Loggins, from the Central Maine Bariatric Surgery Center did the procedure the end of January. 

When I wrote an update in March she was not happy with how things were going. Here’s what she had to say: “I had a really strong relationship with food. Now I can’t eat whatever, whenever, and how much I want. I miss that.”

Rotting conditions cause shutdown of Anson skate park

ANSON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A skate park in the town of Anson that has become to expensive to repair will be shutting down.

Susanne Lamb, built the park seven years ago in memory of her son, Damon Lasley, who died in a dirt biking accident in 2004. The addition to the town, called Damon's Dream Memorial Skate Park, became a hot spot for kids every summer when it would open for the season. Sharif Abdelrihim was one local skateboarder who took advantage of it over the years.

"When the park opened there was like 30 kids here every single day for a long time," said Abdelrihim. "This place was packed."

That won't be the case anymore though. This year the park's gate will remained locked due to the amount of damage Maine's winters have caused to it's jumps and ramps made primarily of wood. Lamb says she can't keep up with the rising cost of repairs needed, but is hopeful that someone will  take it over in the future.