Business owners used a skid-steer to put most of the small debris fire out, dumping snow on flames and patting it down, by the time firefighters arrived at the scene.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
As El Faro sank, captain told terrified crew member: ‘I’m not leavin’ you. Let’s go.’
The captain makes that plea in a vivid transcript of audio from the El Faro’s final 26 hours.
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Posted inMaine, News
Waterville nonprofit sees ‘outpouring’ of support for Christmas program
The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers needed donations to fill boxes with Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children, and the community delivered following publicity that donations were lacking.
Posted inMaine, News
Facade program advances for Gardiner’s historic downtown
A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 21 in City Council chambers to share more information about the program.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville city leaders, Jewish congregation react strongly to painting of swastika on rock at recreation area
Beth Israel Congregation plans an interfaith ‘service of healing’ Friday at synagogue to stand against hate following the incident, which also prompted a message from the city manager and mayor.
Posted inMaine, News
Turnpike authority planning to replace Winthrop Street Bridge in Hallowell
Despite requests by some to delay the project, the bridge will be replaced over a 55-day construction period late next year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County court for Oct. 10-14, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with aggravated assault for allegedly strangling girlfriend
The victim told police Matthew Ramsden also caused a May 2016 crash, not an animal.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Energy Department rejects Trump’s request for names of those who worked on climate agenda
Trump has questioned the science of climate change, and his transition team includes people who have questioned the link between the burning of fossil fuels and the climate.
Posted inNation & World
Arctic logs year of crazy extremes as climate change quickens there
This is more than an Arctic problem, one researcher notes, because the cold air that is escaping changes weather conditions, such as weakening the jet stream.