While Hallowell Fire Chief Jim Owens said the new truck is what the city needs for the next 25 years, City Councilor Patrick Wynne, a firefighter and paramedic for Augusta, says the fire department could buy a less expensive truck, receive it sooner, and still meet the city’s needs.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Fatal shooting of Jefferson man by Lincoln County deputy was justified, officials say
The Maine Attorney General’s Office has determined that Deputy David Bellows acted in self-defense and in defense of others when he shot and killed Jacob E. McClure in December.
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Posted inMaine
Waterville City Council to consider new police contract
The city manager says the three-year contract under consideration includes a pay scale that would make Waterville more competitive in hiring and retaining officers.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Cam Newton says he’s vaccinated, ready for NFL return
The former Patriots quarterback was released during the preseason and said he still wants to play.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys
New England is 2-4 despite spending big money in the offseason and clearly misses having Stephon Gilmore in the secondary.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: It’s a bad idea to tick off these Red Sox
Alex Cora’s team doesn’t take slights from opponents lightly, as they’ve proven time and again during the playoffs.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: It’s a bad idea to tick off these Red Sox
Alex Cora’s team doesn’t take slights from opponents lightly, as they’ve proven time and again during the playoffs.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland police respond to unrest among incarcerated youths at Long Creek
Authorities say no one was injured but property was damaged in the incident Sunday night at the state’s Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts 12 on charges that include theft, drug trafficking
Grand jury convenes last week in Skowhegan and hands up the indictments.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: New Jersey has its first $1 billion month in sports betting
Over $82 million was kept by the casinos and tracks as revenue after winning bets and other expenses were paid.