Worker has been treated and released after being extracted from a Picker Machine by Monmouth Fire Department Thursday.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta councilors in favor of new Hatch Hill administrative position
Mayor Dave Rollins said the city council would sponsor the position, which would likely be fully paid for by the landfill’s revenue.
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Randolph voters to settle liquor license issue Oct. 9
Sun Sun restaurant employees have collected enough signatures to put the question of whether Randolph’s only restaurant can serve drinks in front of voters in October.
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Whitefield officials considering opting-in to adult-use marijuana facilities
The town’s Selectboard, Planning Board and Economic Development Committee met Tuesday to discuss next steps for creating ordinances for adult-use marijuana.
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Man injured in Monmouth machinery accident
Firefighters worked for 25 minutes to free a man whose arm had gotten caught in machinery at Tex Tech in Monmouth.
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Gardiner searches for more downtown parking
With new businesses opening and others expanding, downtown Gardiner parking is in short supply and officials are looking for solutions.
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Bread of Life Ministries facilities director charged with sex crimes against minor
Jeffrey Tyler, 47, of Winthrop was arrested Friday after police secured a warrant based on the testimony of a female victim, who said contact began when she was 14.
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Farmingdale man arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his mother
Alexander K. Lewis, 19, reportedly pointed a 9-millimeter pistol at his mother on Grant Street on Wednesday.
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No jail time for Augusta woman who cut ex-boyfriend with knife
Kiana Green, convicted of aggravated assault, a felony, to serve three years probation and perform community service.
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West Gardiner man sentenced to 90 days for sexual contact with teen
Kenneth D. Marquis, 61, was found guilty of unlawful sexual contact Wednesday.