Firefighters from five communities responded early Sunday to the fire at 120 Gagnon Road, which damaged the house’s second floor and attic and left water damage throughout the home.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Coastal Maine dries out – and begins cleaning up – from Saturday’s historic storm
Municipal officials in the hardest-hit areas say cleanup will take days, and repairing the damage is likely to take even longer.
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With increased demand for home contractors in Maine, is the time right for licensing requirements?
Maine is one of just 15 states that does not require general contractors to be licensed. A bill in the Legislature seeks to change that, although past attempts have been unsuccessful.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
There may be a mass shooting memorial in Lewiston’s future
Across America, cities and towns have erected memorials after mass shootings to provide a place to mourn and perhaps heal.
Posted inMaine, News
In North Haven, residents battle to save the boatyard at the center of almost everything
After the second powerful storm in days and historically high tides, the shop at the center of boatyard activities was still standing Saturday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec, Somerset counties spared problems from Saturday’s storm
Snow started around 7 a.m. in the Waterville area and in Somerset County to the north, and two hours later, had turned mostly to rain.
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Vassalboro select board considers closing marijuana-growing ‘loophole’
The town’s current ordinance prohibits the cultivation, packaging, and sale of both recreational and medical marijuana, although personal and medical growing operations using less than 1,000 square feet are exempt from the rules.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Controversial church rezoning request on Waterville agenda
The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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New owners of Brick House Kitchen in Skowhegan off to a fresh start
The lunch spot recently reopened under two new, local owners, who have plans for an updated menu and weekend brunch.
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Another potent storm brings historic coastal flooding, high winds to an already-drenched Maine
Powerful storm surges, coinciding with the monthly astronomical high tide, flooded low-lying streets in Portland and other coastal communities while damaging businesses and landmarks.