Robert Stolt jumped from a boat to rescue his dog from the river on Sunday and hasn’t been seen since.
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Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of storm Chantal, which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Modivcare clients raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract
Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the Supreme Judicial Court.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Holiday fires in Waterville, Winslow lead to arrest, investigation
A Waterville man was arrested on an arson charge, and the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a suspicious house fire in Winslow, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
Smithfield man critically injured when dirt bike and four-wheeler collide in Wilton
Logan Comfort, 21, was driving a dirt bike at a “high rate of speed” on Temple Road when an ATV did a U-turn and the two collided, Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
Posted inMaine, News
Replica Vietnam wall drew more than 8,700 to Farmington, organizer says
‘This is definitely what community is all about,’ said Jennifer Bowser, an organizer with the committee that brought The Wall That Heals to Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japanese goods, impacting nearly $65M in imports to Maine
The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does tick season in Maine end during the summer? | Fact brief
The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aroma Joe’s opens in Farmington to full line of customers
The coffee shop is located at 293 Main St. and the drive-thru entrance and exit are off Front Street, across from McDonald’s.