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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Thousands remain without electricity in central Maine as snow melts, power restoration efforts ramp up
An April snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow and took down trees and power lines throughout the area.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Augusta man accused of kidnapping, robbing woman in Brunswick
Katelynn McLaughlin of Portland and Emmanual Hurtado of Augusta face a host of charges.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Concerns linger over Skowhegan’s new public safety building, even as selectmen sign off on project
The Police and Fire departments are expected to move soon into the $8 million building, but town officials are withholding the final $20,000 payment while the contractor, Benchmark Construction of Westbrook, addresses issues.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Skowhegan’s new $8M public safety building set to open later this month
The facility offers several needed upgrades for the police and fire departments, though its opening has been pushed back by nearly a year due to several minor setbacks in construction.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2024
Skowhegan-area school board votes on hiring new school resource officer after rift between sheriff, police chief
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Construction of $20.5 million Augusta police station nears completion
The building on Willow Street is projected to open in April and includes numerous upgrades from the city's current, run-down station on Union Street.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2024
Brunswick again hikes firefighter pay to help with recruitment, retention
The Brunswick Fire Department recently had 10 vacant positions as some firefighters left for higher-paying departments or to start other careers.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
Augusta sand bucket delivery program seeks to gain traction with older residents
A partnership between the Augusta Age-Friendly Committee and the city offers deliveries of salted sand to residents who are over 60 or disabled and unable to get their own buckets.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Maine Arts Academy in Augusta gets federal grant for school safety improvements
The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.
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