WISCASSET — The 78-year-old former chaplain of the Maine Department of the American Legion has been charged with unlawful sexual contact for allegedly molesting a young girl.

Wiscasset resident Walter Miete pleaded innocent last month at his arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court.

He served as American Legion chaplain from 1993 to 1997, and he still remains active in the organization, serving as insurance committee chairman.

He faces two Class C offenses, which are felonies, and one Class D offense, which is a misdemeanor.