A spokesperson from Maine Natural Gas said no gas was found in the lab, but 50 people were evacuated Thursday while gas crews worked to repair a leak in a riser valve.
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Gas leak resolved at Maine State Police Crime Lab in Augusta
Department of Public Safety spokesperson Steve McCausland said a crime lab employee reported the smell of gas around 8:30 a.m.
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Nature club to host fall trek Oct. 9
The Augusta Nature Club will hold is annual fall trek Wednesday, Oct. 9, in its education center at Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive, Augusta; on rain or shine. Those who plan to attend are asked to meet at the Greenhouse Parking Lot at 9 a.m. For information, call Heide Munro at 622-7395.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Me Too founder Tarana Burke speaks at Women’s Summit on Economic Diversity
The theme of the conference, which takes place every other year, is taking action against sexual assault, harassment and exploitation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
New York man again gets 30 years for felony murder of Augusta man
Aubrey N. Armstrong, whose conviction and sentencing on two charges involving the same crime was deemed unconstitutional, was resentenced on Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
New York man who led drug operation in central Maine gets 20 years in prison
Darrell Newton, 39, ran up to 15 drug houses in central Maine from June 2015 to March 2017.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Two artists plus empty windows equals art in downtown Augusta
Kitty Winslow and Tom Jessen are capitalizing on the availability of some empty storefront windows in Augusta to showcase their art.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta pedestrian, 58, injured when hit by car
A vehicle being driven by Richard Williford, 60, of Jefferson, hit Laurier Fleury, 58, while he crossed Water Street.
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Amy Calder: There are a lot of odd, quirky, peculiar road names
Central Maine is home to lots of unusual street and road names, but the town of Skowhegan takes the cake for the most whimsical, columnist Amy Calder writes.
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In wake of Farmington explosion, central Maine firefighters review gas leak protocols
A number of local fire department officials said their departments are hearing more calls for gas leaks due to a “heightened awareness” from the public.