The fire appears to have originated from an ash tray that was knocked over, and the blaze is being considered accidental, the local fire chief said.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Cyrway appears to hold off Kusiak in Senate District 16
The Republican incumbent, Scott Cyrway received 165 more votes in winning Albion, Benton, Clinton, Fairfield and Winslow than Democrat Karen Kusiak, who won Waterville but hasn’t decided whether she will seek a recount.
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Posted inLocal & State
Historic central Maine safe houses reveal area’s ties to Underground Railroad
Even in Maine, families involved with helping runaway slaves escape to Canada feared the vigilant eyes of disapproving neighbors.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State fire officials seek help in identifying Benton arson suspect
Surveillance camera shows images of the suspect Monday at the scene of a self-storage building fire on Neck Road.
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.
Posted inCommunity
Rabies clinic planned for Oct. 20 in Benton
Proceeds will benefit Thanksgiving meals for needy Benton families.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
New SAD 49 superintendent looks to “move away from the culture of mandates”
Reza Namin is hopes to collaborate with a program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that focuses on student understanding.
