Extra personnel were called in because of the site’s remoteness.
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Readfield man wins $131,000 in crash lawsuit
A jury in Augusta awarded compensation for injuries resulting from a July 2014 crash on Western Avenue.
Augusta bicycle crash victim identified, in critical condition
Police say Augusta resident Michael Begin suffered a head injury when he struck a light pole Saturday on Water Street.
Augusta voters approve $29.4 million school budget
In addition, voters chose Jennifer Day for a council seat and Pia Holmes for the school board.
Augusta voters weigh-in on school budget, local elections
It was a four-way, write-in, race for the Augusta Board of Education, among Pia Holmes, Kevin Lamoreau, Roger Mackbach and Holly Kiidli.
Legislative fix possible for online burn permit ban
Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, said she has seen strong bipartisan support to clarify in state law the authority to issue online fire permits on private sites.
Law enforcement to pay tribute to fallen Fryeburg police officer
Hundreds of officers from around the U.S. are expected to attend the event honoring Nathan Desjardins on Friday in Augusta.
2 in Augusta Walmart parking lot gunfire flurry indicted on federal drug charges
They and eight others are charged with conspiring to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in central Maine.
Three men arrested in Augusta motel on drug trafficking charges
Drug enforcement agents say two men from New York have been selling drugs from two motels.
Maine Forest Service decides only burn permits issued online by the state are valid
The move leaves two private companies that allow fire departments other options to issue permits out of business for the time being.