Maine
Former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler accused of violating probation for third time in 5 months
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Former two-time Maine gubernatorial candidate and disbarred attorney Eliot Cutler was taken into custody Monday after he was accused of violating his probation for a third time in the past five months.
Maine State Police officials said detectives were conducting a separate, unrelated investigation in Cumberland County when they encountered Cutler at a South Portland hotel Monday afternoon.
State police said during the interaction, detectives determined Cutler was in violation of the conditions of his probation.
Cutler, 79, of Brooklin, was arrested by the Maine State Police Special Victims Unit after Cutler’s probation officer was consulted.
Police said Cutler was transported to the Cumberland County Jail, where he is being held on a probation hold.
In May 2023, Cutler pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of sexually explicit materials of children as part of a plea deal. Prosecutors said investigators had found tens of thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on Cutler’s electronic devices.
As part of his plea deal, Cutler was sentenced to four years in prison with all but nine months suspended and received six years of probation. He reported to the Hancock County Jail in June 2023. In January 2024, Cutler was released from jail about six weeks early for good behavior.
The first probation violation case surfaced in November 2025. Cutler was accused of using an external USB drive on Sept. 8, 2025, to access content related to massage parlors in the San Francisco area. An affidavit also indicates Cutler is accused of answering questions about his desired preferences in an escort through a menu on the website. The alleged activity coincided with a request Cutler made for a travel permit to go to California to see friends, the affidavit states. Cutler appeared in court on Dec. 16, 2025, and denied claims that he accessed prohibited websites, used unmonitored electronic devices and failed to report that activity to his probation officer.
On Jan. 13, Cutler turned himself in to authorities after prosecutors alleged he violated the terms of his release on Dec. 28, 2025, and again on Jan. 2, 2026.
As part of the case, prosecutors asked a judge to seal materials, including screenshot images of video material, submitted with an arrest warrant affidavit. Prosecutors said the attachments include sexually explicit images and raised concerns about privacy and the possible involvement of a minor.
“At least one of the images depicts a relatively young female with reference to the word ‘girl,’” according to court documents.
A judge granted the request, ordering the materials sealed from public view.
Cutler ran twice for governor of Maine as an independent candidate. In 2010, Cutler lost to Republican candidate Paul LePage by fewer than 10,000 votes and finished nearly 99,000 votes ahead of Democratic candidate Libby Mitchell. But in 2014, Cutler finished well behind the incumbent LePage and Democratic nominee Mike Michaud.
In July 2024, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court officially ordered that Cutler be disbarred after he agreed to stop practicing law in the state in February. Cutler was also disbarred in the state of New York.
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PORTLAND — Perhaps the June Swoon is over for the Portland Hearts of Pine.
A flurry of second-half activity Wednesday night resulted in four goals and a much-needed 5-1 USL League One victory against the Richmond Kickers that had fans buzzing with feel-good frenzy at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Ollie Wright scored the go-ahead goal on a header off a great cross from Jaden Jones-Reilly in the 57th minute. In short order, Konstantinos Georgallides and Aboubacar Camara each added a goal, and then Camara got a second late in extra time.
Diego Gonzalez, playing his third game with Portland, added friskiness to the midfield and opened the scoring with a header in the first half. He also assisted on Camara’s first goal with a slick through pass.
Portland had lost four straight games, including three in a row in USL1. The Hearts are now 4-5-5 in league play and moved from 13th to 10th in the 17-team league, just three points out of the eight-team playoff picture.
It was a dramatic reversal from Portland’s most recent game, a 5-1 loss at Westchester SC on Friday that was shown live back in Portland at an open-air setting in Monument Square.
PREVIOUSLY IN JUNE
When the month of May ended with a gritty home win against Spokane, Portland was 3-2-4 in league play and overcoming injuries.
June has not been as kind. Portland entered Wednesday’s game on a four-game losing streak. Digging into the numbers, the skid looked even worse.
It was the first time the Hearts had lost four straight games in their brief year-and-a-half history. They were outscored 15-5 in that stretch, and 15-3 starting with the two extra-time goals they allowed in a 3-2 loss at Corpus Christi.
Portland had also lost three straight against USL League One games for the first time.
Two of the four losses were ugly 5-1 affairs. Portland didn’t lose by more than three goals and had just four losses by two or more goals in 2025.
RETURNS AND NOTES
Portland was glad to have Mikey Lopez back on the game-day roster. Lopez, who had bene out more than month because of an injury, entered as a 75th-minute sub with Portland leading 4-1. … Sean Vinberg, one of Portland’s primary starting center backs in 2025, became the second former Hearts player to return to Fitzpatrick, wearing the captain’s band for Richmond. Vinberg was released at the end of the 2025 season. He made 33 starts for Portland, second most on the team. … Maine Gatorade High School Soccer Players of the Year Finn Coburn (Scarborough) and Noelle Mallory (Cape Elizabeth) handled the honorary coin toss before the match.
A meal that would normally cost more than $30 is available for less than $12 at Governor’s Restaurants on Wednesday.
Governor’s is celebrating its 67th anniversary by offering its lobster roll for $11.67.
The annual promotion, known as Lobster Roll Day, begins when restaurants open at 8 a.m. and continues until supplies run out.
Governor’s operates six locations across Maine in Old Town, Bangor, Ellsworth, Waterville, Lewiston and Presque Isle.
Customers should be aware that several locations are offering cash-only drive-thru service for the event.
Join Girl Scouts of Maine for a sweet summer stop you won’t want to miss!
We’re popping up at local ice cream shops around Maine for our Ice Cream Socials—fun, casual events where families can enjoy a free treat and learn more about Girl Scouts.
Here’s what to expect:
🍦 One FREE kid-sized cone per family when you stop by and connect with us
🌱 Hands-on activity for kids (like a planting activity or fidget spinner craft)
💬 A chance to chat with our team and learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences
Whether you’re curious about joining, looking for activities for your child, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Open to all families—no registration required. Just stop by, say hello, and enjoy some ice cream with us.
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