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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Randolph voters to settle liquor license issue Oct. 9
Sun Sun restaurant employees have collected enough signatures to put the question of whether Randolph’s only restaurant can serve drinks in front of voters in October.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Whitefield officials considering opting-in to adult-use marijuana facilities
The town’s Selectboard, Planning Board and Economic Development Committee met Tuesday to discuss next steps for creating ordinances for adult-use marijuana.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Man injured in Monmouth machinery accident
Firefighters worked for 25 minutes to free a man whose arm had gotten caught in machinery at Tex Tech in Monmouth.