Residents of the city of 22,000 were stalled in traffic gridlock overhung with hazy, brown air that smelled like a campfire.
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Posted inNation & World
Skies clear, allowing aircraft to help fight California fire
The newly clear skies will allow more than two dozen helicopters and two air tankers that have been grounded to fly again and make it safer for ground crews to maneuver.
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Posted inBooks, Business, Local & State, News
Portland bookstore joins effort to replace books lost in Frenchville school fire
The book drive is part of a statewide effort involving Maine authors, bookstores and literary groups to replace 9,500 books lost in a blaze last month.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fire in bathroom exhaust fan destroys Whitefield house
Two families lived at the property at 736 East River Road — one in the house, the other in the apartment above the garage. While the house is still standing, it is a total loss, but the garage was saved.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set
A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Blaze destroys Route 17 auto salvage business in Washington
Firefighters from eight communities battle flames late Saturday and early Sunday at Ron’s Auto Sales and Salvage, preventing fire from reaching owner’s house.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Wall heater catches fire at Augusta duplex
A resident had placed sheets or other materials on the wall heater because she did not think it would be operational in the summer, officials say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland warehouse, home to multiple businesses, damaged in fire
The fire at 160 Presumpscot St. was reported by a passerby just after 2 a.m. Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fire at Whitefield restaurant determined to be accidental
State fire marshal’s office has determined the electrical fire that broke out at Aunt Gin’s early Saturday was accidental.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Future of Whitefield’s Aunt Gin’s restaurant is up in the air
Co-owner Wyatt Shorey said the Augusta Road restaurant, which opened in 2015, is closed for now — but maybe for good — after a fire early Saturday damaged the bar and dining areas.