The victim was clearing a house lot off Windsor Neck Road when the incident occurred, according to Fire Chief Arthur Strout.
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Week In Photos Aug. 9-16, 2024
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Student urges Readfield-area school board to listen to teachers
Several people spoke at Thursday night’s special board meeting, including Maranacook Community High School teachers and a student who said communication from administration is lacking.
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Commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting to release final report next week
The panel investigating the state’s deadliest shooting will release its findings and recommendations on Tuesday.
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Ocean State Job Lot to open new location in Augusta’s Turnpike Mall
The new location for the discount retailer fills the space of the former Christmas Tree Shops, which closed last year.
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Watch: Balloon launch canceled Sunday morning
So far, four launches have been grounded due to weather conditions.
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Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
Nearly $7 million will support the development of ropeless gear for fishing industry members to assess and provide feedback on the technology aimed at saving right whales.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president
Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.
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Traffic sign donated to help increase public safety in Farmington
Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
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Aroostook County explosion caused by disconnected propane line
The propane line had been disconnected from a heating unit that was mistakenly turned on, triggering the explosion, fire marshals office says.