Waterville has seen an uptick in the number of nonfatal overdoses this winter and while the city of Augusta is not seeing an increase.
WATERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Waterville man indicted on attempted murder, arson charges
Elijah Seth Yeaton of Waterville is alleged to have started a fire on or about May 3, 2024, in an attempt to cause the death of another human being, the indictment says.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire destroys Waterville businesses, Rolls-Royce sedan
The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause of a fire early Sunday that destroyed Morrissette Inc. at 223 College Avenue.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
SUV hit by train, pushed down tracks in Waterville
The driver failed to stop at railroad safety gates that had been lowered on Main Street, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Walmart evacuated; man taken to hospital
Waterville first responders rushed Tuesday afternoon to Walmart, which was cleared of shoppers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Woodstove ashes start fire in attached garage at Vassalboro home
Fire discovered after smoke detectors in garage, connected to home’s alarm system, alert resident.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Occupant jumps out window as fire levels Waterville home
The Waterville Fire Department responded to three reported fires Monday night, one of which leveled a mobile home on Heather Drive and sent a woman to the hospital.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Fire Department seeks to recoup $500,000 in debt from those who have used city’s ambulance service
The City Council last week approved hiring a collections agency which will not try to collect from Waterville residents who have used the fire department’s ambulance service.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville struggles to balance downtown safety with help for homeless
Business owners say customers, tenants and employees have been frightened when coming to the area, and that the city needs to come together to solve the problem for everyone involved.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Firefighters respond after electrical box shorts out at Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville
Fire chief: The electrical box shorted out Wednesday evening when workers were moving large curtains that divide the gymnasium.