Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn’t happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.
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Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
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Police locate missing Farmingdale teen
Justin Cole, 13, was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after last being seen at 8 p.m. Monday.
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Kennebec Valley YMCA introduces new leader as it reopens
Ranae L’Italien is taking over as executive director of the organization, which is opening its Augusta and Manchester facilities — while implementing coronavirus precautions.
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Public hearings scheduled for Kennebec County budget
The Kennebec County Budget Committee will hold virtual public hearings on Tuesday and Thursday before voting on a proposed spending plan that’s up nearly 8.5% more than the current year.
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Workforce development board seeks proposals to help with training unemployed
The service area is Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.
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Proposed Kennebec County budget expected to increase by 8.8%
Funding for the Kennebec County jail and a request to add patrol deputies represent the largest share of the increases proposed for the upcoming budget year.
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Kennebec County considers adding deputies as Maine State Police withdraws local patrols
Under a proposed agreement, Maine State Police would cover two zones in Kennebec County; currently deputies and troopers alternate coverage of six zones in the county.
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Small fire damages Augusta garage
Augusta fire crews were able to extinguish a “small, unauthorized recreational fire” Saturday morning.
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Delta Ambulance: Frontline against virus, back of the line for protective equipment
Ambulance crews, who are among the first to contact people who may have coronavirus and stand ready to meet any surge, appreciate those who ward off the contagion by social distancing.