Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery on Main Street hired a pest control company and is cleaning and sanitizing the building.
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What to know about propane safety in Maine
A propane explosion killed 2 women in Old Orchard Beach over the weekend. Here’s how to stay safe dealing with the fuel — and what to do if you smell gas.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Florida man drowns in Damariscotta Lake while swimming to retrieve boat
Witnesses told authorities that 74-year-old Richard Eason swam after his drifting boat for about 75 yards before he went under the water.
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Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine
Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.
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Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets
While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
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After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings
The surprising storm in December 2023 led officials to reassess when warnings are triggered.
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Augusta firefighter spending his vacation battling Southern California wildfires
Rich Beaudoin is among a group of 20 Maine firefighters helping to fight the deadly flames in the Los Angeles area.
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Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets
The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.