Firefighters were able to save the home at 72 Allenwood Park Road after a fire sparked in the garage.
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Hallowell City Council finalizes $6.5 million spending plan
The city’s property tax rate is expected to increase to $21.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The increase would mean the tax bill for a property assessed at $184,000 would increase about $37.
Somerset County grand jury indicts Clinton man on manslaughter, OUI charges
The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, charging 22 people with 58 offenses that include theft, drug trafficking and domestic violence.
State Fire Marshal’s office seeks help in Norridgewock, Mercer arson probes
Three fires were reported at two residences since Aug. 16.
Erskine Academy in South China opts for hybrid back-to-school model
The academy’s administration wanted to test out the yellow hybrid system before attempting to go the full in-person green system.
Warden Service: Manchester man drowns in Cobbossee Lake
Edward Kimball, 24, drowned shortly before 2 p.m. Monday after a “swimming-related incident” off of Pond Road.
Indictments handed up in Waterville robberies of Big G’s, Circle K employees
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week on numerous drug cases, as well as theft and criminal threatening cases.
Police: Black Lives Matter signs stolen in Hallowell
Police Chief Scott MacMaster says eight to 10 signs were reported stolen early Monday near Page and Pleasant streets.
Two killed Sunday in motorcycle, SUV collision in Gardiner
It appears that the motorcycle veered into the lane of oncoming traffic, police say.
Central Maine car dealerships have lower inventories, but can still make a deal
Smaller operations such as Wentworth Motors in Waterville and Maine Avenue Auto Sales in Farmingdale go far afield to buy used cars, but the numbers at auctions are lower and the prices they pay are higher.