Fire Department uses $40,000 donation to replace old gear used to remove people from wrecked automobiles.
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Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
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Former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent indicted on theft charges
The former superintendent, Michael Corson, was indicted by a grand jury and named in a federal lawsuit that alleges he changed passwords that prevented officials from accessing district accounts.
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Skowhegan officials explore downtown safety measures before moving ahead with bridge plans
Town leaders want to take advantage of a Maine Department of Transportation initiative that’s meant to improve “lower-speed areas where people meet, walk, shop and do business.”
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Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down
Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
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Norridgewock voters adopt moratorium on solar farms, approve $2.45 million town budget
Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Monday consented to a pause on solar projects after officials said they needed time to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 22 on drug, assault, other charges
The grand jury recently handed up the indictments against people who authorities say committed more than 60 offenses in the county.
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Man convicted of killing of Somerset County sheriff’s deputy again seeks new trial
In his second appeal to Maine’s highest court, John D. Williams argues that prosecutors withheld evidence about an arresting officer’s disciplinary record.
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Norridgewock residents to consider $2.45 million town budget
Voters on Monday at the Town Meeting will decide whether to adopt a municipal budget that the town manager says may end up being less than the current budget.
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Man identified as suspect in Massachusetts shooting taken into custody in Embden
The U.S. Marshals Service said a federal task force had been tracking Tylor Santos, 29, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for his role in a January shooting in New Bedford.