ELLSWORTH The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office checked on children for a school and for Maine Child Protective Services this past week.
On Dec. 16, Deputy Luke Gross checked on the well-being of siblings who have not had contact with the school.
“The kids were found home safe and a parent was advised of the truancy laws,” Gross said. “No further action was taken.”
On Dec. 17, Deputy Jeff McFarland tried to check on the well-being of a Tremont boy, 16, at the request of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. McFarland said no one was found at the boy’s residence.