LEGAL NOTICE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF MAINE
DISTRICT COURT
SAGADAHOC, ss
LOCATION: WEST BATH
DOCKET NO. WES-PC-25-24
LEGAL NOTICE TO: David Lucas
Pursuant to an Order for Service by Publication dated January 22, 2026.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
1. Pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §§4035 and 4036, State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services ("Department") has filed a Petition for Child Protection Order (the "Petition") with regard to minor child, Rosemary Moreau, d.o.b. 8/21/2014.
2. The putative father of the child is Davis Lucas.
3. Hearing on the Petition as to David Lucas, putative father of this child, will be held at the Maine District Court, 101 New Meadows Road, West Bath, Maine 04530 on April 23, 2026 at 10:00AM for the putative father to appear and be heard.
4.Right to Legal Counsel
A parent in these proceedings is entitled to legal counsel. Kenneth Franconero, Esquire, has been appointed to represent the putative father.
5. If the parent fails to appear at the scheduled hearing, the court will likely find the parent abandoned has the child pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §4002 (1-A).
6. These proceedings have or could result the in custody of the child being awarded to the Department and may result in the termination of your parental rights under 22 M.R.S.A. §§4051-4057 if you fail to appear in Court at the above date and time.
7. If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact the Portland Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services at 151 Jetport Blvd, Portland, Maine 04102 or tel. no. (207) 822-2231.
8. In these proceedings, State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services is represented by the Office of the Attorney General, 125 Presumpscot St., Ste. 26, Portland, Maine 04103, Tel. (207) 822-0260.
Dated: 2/2/2026
/s/ Tracy Gorham
Judge, Maine District Court
March 13, 20, 27 2026
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