Lack of personnel in the towns and a declining number of volunteers to respond to emergencies are driving the issue.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta police uncertain solution to Kennebec County’s dispatch concerns
To accommodate an influx of 25,000 annual calls, the city’s department would need to hire four new dispatchers, driving annual rates higher than towns might be willing to budget for.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Business group honors Travis Mills
The New England Council named the veterans’ advocate a New Englander of the Year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Scott Bubar cleared of aggravated attempted murder of deputy
Judge returns not guilty verdict on both charges from May 2017 shooting that left Roger Bubar, 65, dead.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Russell Black
Republican candidate for Senate District 17.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Jan Marie Collins
Democratic candidate for Senate District 17.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge
Audra L. Purington also admitted violating probation on a robbery conviction.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Verdict in Belgrade police shootout case now up to the judge
Scott Bubar is charged with aggravated attempted murder of a police officer.