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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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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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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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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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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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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Brunswick Fire Department staffing shortage ‘a constant battle’
Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department’s 41 firefighting positions are vacant.
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Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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Winslow deputy fire chief resigns his post
Scott Bolduc tendered his resignation Sept. 19, effective immediately, after serving the town for nearly four years.
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Augusta gets nearly $2.5 million in grant funds to hire 8 firefighters
The city has lowered the minimum requirements to be hired as a firefighter and agreed to pay for paramedic training in hopes of attracting more workers.