Five area business people reflect on the misconceptions they had about starting or being in business.
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Fire guts Hallowell apartment building
Tenants of a Maple Street fire were able to escape unharmed, but Hallowell’s fire chief was taken to the hospital to be evaluated.
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At camp for Mainers with disabilities in Rome, volunteers collaborate to build barn from scratch in one day
The traditional barn raising took place Saturday at the Pine Tree Camp in Rome, supported by donations from local benefactors including Brent Burger of Oakland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maranacook Area Food Pantry helps families in ‘tenuous’ times
Supported on community donations, the Readfield school-based pantry helps students, families and anyone, no questions asked.
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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.
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Skowhegan-based school district to begin mascot deliberations at board meeting
The MSAD 54 school board is expected to discuss a procedure to follow in selecting a new mascot at their Oct. 3 meeting. A public hearing on a $950,000 referendum to fund renovations will precede the regular meeting.
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Clinton police officer named Carnegie hero for saving man from fire
Phillip DiLuca ran into burning mobile home on Gold Street and saved sleeping resident.
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Tex Tech Industries worker ‘doing pretty good’ after getting arm caught in machine
Worker has been treated and released after being extracted from a Picker Machine by Monmouth Fire Department Thursday.
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Four people charged in early morning drug bust in China
Authorities arrested Justin A. Lugo, 22, of New York, Trisha N. Scott, 31, of China, Patrick J. Parsons, 34, of China, and an unidentified 17-year-old female.
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Augusta councilors in favor of new Hatch Hill administrative position
Mayor Dave Rollins said the city council would sponsor the position, which would likely be fully paid for by the landfill’s revenue.