Augusta Battalion Chief Jason Farris said the odds were ‘astronomical’ that a misfired firework could ignite an asphalt roof that was covered by a metal roof.
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To address its problem, Augusta arrests homeless people. It’s not working
In the first 4½ months of this year, one-third of people arrested by Augusta police were homeless, a situation that’s not likely to change without housing and more services.
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Augusta Fourth of July celebrations held
Rich Abrahamson captures a downtown parade and Old Fort Western festivities.
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Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
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Farmington 15-year-old dies after jumping into Hallowell’s Quarry Pond
Koa Dumont was one of 4 teens who were swimming at the private pond Wednesday.
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Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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See Waterville Civil War ceremony, sports and other summer events in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 26-July 2.
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Augusta man charged after Western Avenue stabbing
Frank L. Tripp, 56, indicted on charges of elevated aggravated assault and aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing another man outside an Augusta market in April.
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U.S. Department of Education freezing some federal funds for Maine, other states
The funding was expected to be disbursed Tuesday, the start of the fiscal year for school districts in Maine, but it may be delayed until the end of September.
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Bath man arrested after shooting rifle multiple times in Belgrade
William Bamford, 41, allegedly fired his rifle several times in a residential area near Chandler Road and Point Road.