The carbon monoxide leak occurred at a house in the Waldo County town of Freedom that had been raided by law enforcement agencies earlier this year because it was the site of an illegal marijuana growing operation, officials said.
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Waterville, Winslow bridge closure expected late this year or early next
The $56.8 million project to replace the bridge spanning the Kennebec River, connecting the two communities, is expected to be completed in May 2027.
Northern Light food service, housekeeping jobs to transfer to another company
About 500 positions in food service and housekeeping at Northern Light acute care facilities, including Inland Hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care in Waterville, will be taken over by Compass One starting in January, according to a Northern Light official.
Cross country: Hampden, Morse sweep team titles at KVAC championships
Hampden’s Collins tops Lewiston’s Giampaolo in down-to-the-wire A boys race.
Local roundup: Mt. Blue field hockey slips past Oxford Hills
Bree Griffin scores game-winning goal for Cougars.
Reporting Aside: The season of change
The onset of autumn brings opportunity to enjoy the sounds and scents of seasonal change, and to exercise our right to vote in what may be the most consequential presidential election of our lifetimes, Amy Calder writes.
Local Roundup: Madison girls soccer shuts out Telstar
Raegan Cowan scored four goals and Mackenzie Robbins three for the Bulldogs.
President of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville resigns
Tricia Costigan, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care — Lakewood in Waterville, has resigned from her position, effective immediately.
Local roundup: Carrabec boys soccer runs past Spruce Mountain
Seth Price has hat trick to lead the Cobras to the win.
Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements
Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.