Investigators have interviewed approximately 25 people who were in or near the building at the time of the fire including employees, customers and the pavers who were paving on the property.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Bees — about 80,000 of them — removed from building at Stevens Commons in Hallowell
Beekeeper Larry Davis said the large beehive found between the walls of the Erskine building took about three days to fully extract.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Rally marks Indigenous Peoples Day in Waterville
Maulian Dana, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador, spoke about the triumphs that indigenous peoples have made in the past year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Hallowell man charged with firing gun at vehicle
Michael Butler was arrested Friday in Augusta after police say he shot at a vehicle in Hallowell.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
McCormack Building Supply in Winslow will rebuild after devastating fire
The owner’s sister said her family plans to rebuild and reopen McCormack Building Supply in Winslow. A fire destroyed the 8 Lithgow St. property Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police continue to investigate Richmond man’s death
Andrew Sherman, 48, whose death is considered suspicious by police, was known locally as friendly and smart.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Housing Authority’s proposal for Gage Street park hits snag
A revised, smaller proposal to build apartments for families in what is now a city-owned park could still happen despite restrictions on the use of some of property.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta woman wins more than $53,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Togus medical librarian Jessica Garsed won three games of “Jeopardy!” that aired last week and called it a “surreal experience.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner readies for first bridge replacement
The Maine Avenue bridge is slated to be replaced in the second half of October, prompting detours and round-the-clock work.
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Waterville City Council may follow state-recognized holidays, including Indigenous Peoples Day
Councilors on Tuesday also will consider buying two used ambulances for up to $131,000 to start a city-owned ambulance service.