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Published
June 27, 2020

Dry weather a boon for pest browntail moth caterpillars in central Maine

Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn't happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.
Published
June 24, 2020

Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield

Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
Published
June 16, 2020

Police locate missing Farmingdale teen

Justin Cole, 13, was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after last being seen at 8 p.m. Monday.
Published
April 25, 2020

Delta Ambulance: Frontline against virus, back of the line for protective equipment

Ambulance crews, who are among the first to contact people who may have coronavirus and stand ready to meet any surge, appreciate those who ward off the contagion by social distancing.
Published
April 13, 2020

Augusta, Hallowell close roads in response to possible river flooding

National Weather Service Meteorologist Michael Clair said river levels are forecast to reach the action stage, but could climb into the flood stage with more rain.
Published
April 9, 2020

Manchester asks law enforcement to not enter the fire station over coronavirus concerns

Area fire departments often allow troopers and sheriff's deputies to access their facilities for various reasons, including using bathrooms, decontaminating their cars and internet use.
Published
March 26, 2020

Kennebec, Somerset counties reduce inmate populations to keep coronavirus out of jails

Kennebec County has been working with the district attorney's office to identify inmates with 30 days or fewer left on their sentences to be released early.
Published
February 21, 2020

Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls

Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
Published
November 24, 2019

Maine Voices: Community investment could be our state’s growth engine

Colby College is one major employer that has attracted workers by investing in making the surrounding community a place where families want to live.
Published
November 4, 2019

U.S. Attorney for Maine warning public about dangerous counterfeit pills

Based on a sampling of tablets seized nationwide between January and March of 2019, the DEA found that 27% contained potentially lethal doses of fentanyl.