Construction of the 25,000-square-foot facility on Willow Street is expected to get underway at full-speed Monday.
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Skowhegan public safety building still on track, town manager says
Skowhegan’s top administrator, Christine Almand, said Wednesday that officials are discussing ways to negotiate a solution to extra funding needed for the new public safety building.
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Traffic pattern changed in downtown Skowhegan on trial basis
In an effort to reduce big truck traffic and help improve both traffic and pedestrian safety, changes were made Wednesday on a trial basis at two problematic intersections.
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Skowhegan public safety building hits snag with board vote
The Board of Selectmen rejected a request Tuesday to spend an additional $83,289 on a planned $10 million public safety building, saying the extra money was not included in the contract.
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Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
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Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
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COVID-19 put need for full-time fire department on the fast track, Oakland chief says
The town is seeking to change from a part-time volunteer department to a full-time one, at a cost of nearly $470,000.
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Augusta to seek federal funding to address shortage of emergency service workers
Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
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Waterville intersection getting new look to reduce automobile crashes
At least 10 crashes occurred over a three-year period at the intersection of First Rangeway and Western and Chase avenues. On Monday, it will become a four-way stop for motorists.
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Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.