Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
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Oakland proposes $8.85M municipal budget amid growing pains
As demand for services increase, town officials attempt to stabilize taxes.
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Hallowell spring flowers survive recent snow
Crocuses pop up through snow and ice in a local garden.
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Man, 73, dies in Madison crash
Police believe roadway conditions were a factor in the Wednesday morning crash on Route 148.
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Farmington board to weigh election after school board resignation
The Select Board will meet April 14 to accept Lance Harvell’s resignation from the Regional School Unit 9 board and decide whether to hold a special election at the May 11 town meeting.
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Madison town manager out after select board closed-door meeting
Denise Ducharme had held the town’s top administrative post since August 2023.
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Former Readfield-area superintendent hired as Winthrop Middle School principal
Jay Charette faced public backlash in his previous position after choosing not to renew a waiver that allowed a popular middle school principal to work in that role while obtaining credentials.
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Birds nesting in harm’s way, or in your way? Here’s some tips.
It’s illegal to move a wild bird nest with eggs in it, even on your property, so experts advise prevention and patience.
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High school math whizzes battle it out at Maine State Math Meet in Augusta
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures students representing 100 high school competing at Augusta Civic Center.
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Augusta to get 25 units of supportive housing for chronically homeless people
The City Council approved a financing agreement with the developer of the Riverlands affordable housing development, making possible the construction of 25 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.