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Truck rolls over on I-95 in Pittsfield, driver injured, police say

by Taylor Abbott August 31, 2021September 1, 2021

Police said the truck driver suffered minor injuries when the truck rolled over on northbound Interstate 95, Tuesday.

Pregnant woman injured in Skowhegan crash after speeding vehicle fails to yield, police say

by Taylor Abbott August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Madison Avenue, according to local police.

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Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review

by Taylor Abbott August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.

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Madison Select Board discusses sidewalk upgrades, policy for remote meetings

by Taylor Abbott August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Board plans to add list of sidewalk projects to the town’s next budget.

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Somerset County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, assault, theft charges

by Taylor Abbott August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments totaling 24 counts.

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Skowhegan Fire Department could lose firefighters to vaccine mandate

by Taylor Abbott August 29, 2021August 30, 2021

The town’s fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.

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Former Anson fire chief remembered during memorial service Saturday

by Taylor Abbott August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Gary Ward was remembered on Saturday as a man who committed his life to his family, community and his faith.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

St. Albans man pleads guilty on child sexual assault charge

by Taylor Abbott August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said that Ashton McKenney, 22, pleaded guilty this week to three charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, and will serve nine months at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.

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