Eight people have been displaced by the fire, which is under investigation.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
AmeriCorps cuts will hurt Maine communities, volunteers say
The loss of $400 million in grants to programs across the country puts at risk the service of more than 120 participants in Maine. Now they’re asking, ‘Why are we under attack?’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Skowhegan racetrack neighbors sue over ‘ear-splitting’ noise
After two neighbors filed a complaint against the owner and operator of Get Er Done Raceway and Motorsports on Dudley Corner Road, a judge issued an order temporarily shutting the track down, just as its season was set to begin.
Posted inGuides, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
German beer garden opening in Skowhegan
The Biergarten will be located in the newly redeveloped Spinning Mill.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan town manager quits, citing lack of support
The news of Dawn DiBlasi’s resignation after one year as town manager came at the end of a contentious 3 1/2-hour select board meeting Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Somerset County officials reconsider selling guns used in crimes
Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.
Posted inMaine, News
Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Waterville hospital staff reflect on imminent closure, seek new jobs
Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Stalking case involving Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office raises legal questions
Prosecutors believe that Nicholas J. Worthing, 37, of Pittston sent dozens of threatening, profanity-filled messages over several years to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and directed at Sheriff Ken Mason.