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Truck fire closes northbound lanes of Maine Turnpike in West Gardiner

by Dennis Hoey October 23, 2017January 29, 2018

The fire happened just after 10 p.m. Monday, and motorists are told they must exit the turnpike at or before Exit 86 in Sabattus.

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Regional group seeks to support farmers, protect farmland, in western Kennebec County

by Staff report October 17, 2017January 29, 2018

A new group called Kennebec West meets Thursday in Manchester.

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Central Maine artists, artisans display, demonstrate their work

by Amy Calder October 14, 2017October 14, 2017

Maine Craft Weekend continues Sunday at the Canaan Farmers Hall.

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Manager says foreman didn’t follow protocol, sparked explosion in Detroit

by Madeline St. Amour October 13, 2017January 29, 2018

Northeast Agricultural Sales’ general manager said workers are instructed to wash silos and not ‘scrape it with a shovel,’ which he said ignited Wednesday’s sulfur explosion that injured three.

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Three men injured in sulfur explosion in Detroit identified

by Amy Calder October 12, 2017January 29, 2018

The state fire marshal’s office is continuing to investigate the cause of the explosion, in which one man was burned and two others suffered respiratory problems.

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Three injured, one seriously in sulfur explosion at Detroit business

by Amy Calder October 11, 2017January 29, 2018

One person who suffered burns was flown to a Portland hospital as firefighting units converged on a farm equipment dealer on Route 100.

Animals, Local & State, News

Dogs, cats from hurricane-ravaged Virgin Islands need new homes in southern Maine

by Gillian Graham October 6, 2017January 29, 2018

Seven dogs and 10 cats will be up for adoption at the Animal Refuge League starting Saturday morning, with more animals expected from Puerto Rico later.