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Published
May 26, 2021

No injuries reported in destructive fire at Vassalboro farmhouse

The Office of the State Fire Marshal determined the cause of the blaze to be improper disposal of smoking materials, according to the fire chief.
Published
May 26, 2021

Man to serve 8 years in prison for Waterville drive-by shooting that injured 7-year-old girl

The father of Emahleeah Frost says his daughter, who was shot while in her bedroom, may suffer consequences of the shooting for the rest of her life.
Published
May 25, 2021

Augusta council to discuss adding sidewalk on Cony Road where 3 pedestrians were killed

Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, 69; her granddaughter, Vada-Leigh Peaslee, 1; and Rosalyn Jean, 62, all of Augusta, were killed Thursday afternoon when hit by a car near 269 Cony Road.
Published
May 25, 2021

Gardiner Ambulance proposal would extend weekend service this summer

Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg is proposing parking the Ambulance Service's third rescue truck in Richmond to expand service and reduce response time, but the plan rests on securing approval in the city's proposed budget.
Published
May 25, 2021

Oakland man admits to setting mailbox on fire

Jonathan Charles Michaud, 43, pleads guilty at U.S. District Court in Bangor, and is ordered to undergo medical or psychiatric treatment.

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Published
May 25, 2021

Wales man rescued from burning home during early morning hours

The man's house was a total loss following the early Tuesday morning fire, but he was rescued and reported by responders as conscious, alert and breathing.
Published
May 24, 2021

At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance

Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
Published
May 24, 2021

As state’s mask mandate ends, varied reactions emerge in downtown Waterville

Some local businesses are experimenting with an honor system for mask-wearing, as fully vaccinated people are able to go barefaced at most settings.
Published
May 24, 2021

For now, Augusta to continue mask requirement for council meetings, entry to City Center

Despite the state loosening its mask mandate, central Maine towns and cities are varied in their approaches to changing regulations.
Published
May 24, 2021

Augusta woman hails ‘monumental’ settled case in Maine guaranteeing equal voting rights for those with print disabilities

Voters with print disabilities will continue to have an opportunity to vote absentee electronically, after Lynn Merrill of Augusta and others brought a lawsuit ahead of the primary election last year.