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Published
July 20, 2023

Wiscasset man dies in apparent intentional crash, police say

The man drove into a tree on Birch Point Road, igniting a fire that forced the evacuation of a nearby home, police said.
Published
June 20, 2023

After Brunswick fire, fundraisers and donation drive benefit families who ‘lost everything’

A June 11 fire at the Perryman Village housing development destroyed five apartments.
Published
June 13, 2023

Fire breaks out at Brunswick power-equipment dealer

The fire broke out at Chad Little Outdoor Power Equipment on Pleasant Street Tuesday.
Published
June 13, 2023

Investigator finds cooking accident sparked Brunswick apartment blaze

The fire heavily damaged five apartments at the Perryman Village housing development Sunday.
Published
May 31, 2023

Driver severely injured after crash with truck hauling modular home in Wiscasset

Police say the 25-year-old man from Friendship was taken to Maine Medical for treatment Wednesday morning.

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Published
May 16, 2023

New contract for Brunswick firefighters includes raises

The Brunswick Town Council unanimously approved a three-year contract with the firefighters' union.
Published
March 24, 2023

Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms

Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.
Published
March 13, 2023

Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond

Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
Published
March 8, 2023

Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns

Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney's Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
Published
March 1, 2023

Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta

Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.