The man drove into a tree on Birch Point Road, igniting a fire that forced the evacuation of a nearby home, police said.
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Despite firefighters’ complaints, Winslow town officials on track to make public safety merger permanent soon
A Winslow fire official says 11 of the 12 career firefighters no longer support the merger and ‘morale in the firehouse has dropped significantly from the deputy chief position down to the lowest member.’
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Head clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta retires after 40 years in judicial system
Helping the public navigate the court system proved a rewarding career for Michele Lumbert of Pittston.
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Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
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Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms
Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.
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Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
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Landlords say Augusta rental ordinance requiring inspections, annual fee, would raise rents
A rental inspection ordinance proposed by city staff to address safety concerns in rental housing in the city would charge landlords a $100 fee, require inspections and has drawn strong opposition.
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Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns
Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
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Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
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Legislature considers big hike in fines for distracted driving
A proposal would hike penalty for drivers using mobile phones from $50 to $500 for a first offense.