RESERVE, N.M. — A wildfire burning in what New Mexico’s governor called “impossible” terrain in an isolated, mountainous area of the state continued its rapid growth today as forecasters called for thunderstorms and dry lightning that could spark even more fires. The massive blaze in the Gila National Forest in southwestern New Mexico is the […]
June 2012
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Waterville bridge eyed for replacement
The deteriorating Western Avenue Bridge over Messalonskee Stream will be replaced within two years, if all goes according to plan.
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Skowhegan police investigate bee theft
Bee owner Robert Egan last saw the “nucs,” or nuclear bee colonies, Thursday afternoon.
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Search launched for missing Skowhegan man
SKOWHEGAN — Authorities today launched searches by air, water and ground in an effort to find a Skowhegan man missing since early Saturday.
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Maine Literary Awards name 19 recipients
Among the winners is Sarah Braunstein, whose debut novel “The Sweet Relief of Missing Children” tells the intertwining stories of three young people who go missing.
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S. Portland cops Taser man wielding pepper spray
Police arrest a man and a woman after responding to a report of a fight at 18 Ocean St. on Thursday.
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Facebook to let users vote on privacy changes
Facebook is letting its nearly 1 billion users vote on changes to its privacy policy beginning today.
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BIW gets $36.4M for contract modifications
The U.S. Navy awards the three contract modifications for the shipyard to continue work that’s already been started.
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Gorham woman pleads not guilty to stabbing husband
The attorney for Bella Harris, 26, asks that the state authorize a forensic psychological examination to help determine whether his client is competent to stand trial.