Transportation officials investigate why the spray application created a slick surface. How extensively fog sealant has been used on Maine highways is unclear.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Low-speed chase through 3 towns ends with Smithfield man’s arrest
Adrian Silva, 64, was arrested by Augusta police on a charge of failing to stop for officers after leading them from Augusta to the Winthrop line and back to Mulligan’s in Manchester.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Low-speed chase through 3 towns ends with Smithfield man’s arrest
Adrian Silva, 64, was arrested by Augusta police on a charge of failing to stop for officers after leading them from Augusta to the Winthrop line and back to Mulligan’s in Manchester.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
ACLU urges Skowhegan-area schools to retire Indians mascot
A letter urging the school district to ‘do the right thing’ was sent to superintendent and board Chairwoman Dixie Ring.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Social media post threatens to ‘shoot up’ Skowhegan Area High School
SAD 54 officials have said on their website that the threat is not credible but have taken measures to increase security, including assigning an additional police officer to the school.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Sisters taking up Indian mascot issue with Skowhegan school board
The current policy of the school board is to offer no comment and direct media questions on the topic to Superintendent Brent Colbry.
Posted inMaine
Oakland man, 60, killed in Smithfield crash
Police say James Vintinner died at the scene Tuesday night on East Pond Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
MEMIC honors four Maine employers for excellent workplace safety
All of the businesses have maintained outstanding records even while experiencing significant growth, the workers’ comp company says.
Posted inMaine
Smithfield snowmobile accident kills local rider
The Maine Warden Service said the victim is Brian Gatie, 53, the Smithfield fire chief said he died just as rescue personnel were arriving Saturday afternoon at the accident scene.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
After convicted killer dies, police plead for help finding clues in central Maine woman’s death
Pauline Rourke disappeared in 1976 just weeks after her then-boyfriend, Albert Cochran, 79, killed Janet Baxter of Oakland.