Robert Jolly, who was arrested last week for arson and other charges, was apprehended in upstate New York for psychiatric treatment in the leadup to the blaze.
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Two dogs die in fire at Fairfield apartment complex
The fire broke out Friday in a second-floor unit at the American Lodge on Main Street.
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State investigators describe fire at vacant Canaan motel as suspicious
The fire occurred Tuesday night at the former Lake George Motor Lodge at 39 Main St., east of Lake George Regional Park East.
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State fire investigators look for cause of blaze at vacant house in Benton
Firefighters from several communities battled the fire Thursday afternoon at 864 Unity Road.
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Improper disposal of smoking material caused fatal Waterville fire, officials say
Smoking is not allowed on the Elm Towers property at 60 Elm St., where a fire May 22 caused the death of Ronald Kennerson, 65, in whose apartment the fire began, investigators said.
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Waterville property owner plans to rebuild after downtown fire
Property owner Sidney Geller said he wants to move quickly to rebuild on Silver Street, and the owner of The Last Unicorn restaurant, John Picurro, said he wants to work with Geller to reopen on the same spot.
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Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan
The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
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Fire destroys family’s house in Bingham
The Office of State Fire Marshal has investigated the fire Saturday afternoon at 26 Meadow St., finding it was the result of a furnace that had malfunctioned.
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Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.