Craig Crosby

Staff Writer

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Published
September 21, 2013

Fire heavily damages Mount Vernon home; no injuries reported

A mother and son escaped without injury a fire Friday that badly damaged a Bean Road home in Mount Vernon.
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September 19, 2013

Culinary students help renowned chef prepare for Taste of Home Cooking School

‘They do all the work; I get all the glory,’ said Chef Michael Barna, in Augusta for the Saturday show, sponsored by the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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September 17, 2013

Troubled veterans rehabilitation program brings hope to pair of first graduates

Two inaugural graduates of the state’s only court aimed at rehabilitation of troubled veterans say program helped turn their lives around.
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September 17, 2013

Firearms instructor faces charge after road rage incident Tuesday

Robert Getchell, 60, of Farmingdale, displayed his pistol during a confrontation with two women who were critical of his driving skills, police say.
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September 15, 2013

FAA report: Warden Service plane that landed in Litchfield ran out of fuel

Flight instructor says the FAA requires planes to land with at least 30 minutes of fuel left in the tank.
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September 11, 2013

Wayne to highlight historic and unusual homes

The Homes of Wayne Tour is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and features an “Alice in Wonderland Home,” The Carling House and the Androscoggin Yacht Club.
Published
September 9, 2013

Auditor: Crack down now on Winthrop public finances oversight

The auditor assigned to look into Winthrop schools’ accounting practices described Monday a system that is in need of greater transparency and better control of those who are allowed to spend public funds.
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September 9, 2013

Vassalboro drug, battering suspect behind bars on second domestic violence charge

Shane Leslie Wood, 46, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening, said Maine State Police Lt. Aaron Hayden.
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September 8, 2013

Augusta teen helps build, race car in memory of late friend

Cameron Folsom, 14, modified a 1996 Saab with addiction recovery information and other features to honor Jordan Ellis, who died in May of an apparent heroin overdose.
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September 6, 2013

Litchfield Fair pig race matches kids with swine

A “winner” will be declared by averaging out the best finishes, but there are no prizes up for grabs beyond the bragging rights.