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Gardiner police seek to identify woman in Hannaford incident
GARDINER — The Gardiner Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman related to an incident at the local Hannaford supermarket on May 9. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident but urge anyone with information about the woman or an associated vehicle to contact the police.
Bikers gather in Augusta to support 'Motorcycle Awareness Month'
AUGUSTA, Maine — On Monday, the Blaine House saw dozens of bikers pull into the driveway for the annual event in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month. The gathering aimed to foster discussions on safety measures and raise awareness about the importance of vigilance on the roads. "It only takes...
Wiscasset announces Bruce Engert, code officer, has died; Wiscasset town office closed Monday
Wiscasset announced the following on its textmygov service Monday morning: “It is with profound sadness that Town Manager Dennis Simmons announces the sudden and unexpected death of Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Engert. Out of respect for Bruce and to allow town office staff a chance to process this unexpected event, the town office will be closed today.”
New Togus VA substance use disorder facility breaking ground this week
AUGUSTA, Maine — Togus VA Medical Center is getting a new addition to its substance use disorder treatment options. The campus is building a new residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorder. The new residential treatment facility will offer 12 beds to help veterans access substance use disorder...
Alna selectmen rebuke resident’s remarks
A committee on Alna’s would-be mining ordinance drew about two hours’ discussion May 9 and an exchange over civility. The selectboard had just settled on most of the committee’s members and was mulling which selectman to have on it – Third Selectman Coreysha Stone or Second Selectman Steve Graham, and what that selectman’s role on the committee would be – when one of the other planned appointees, Jeff Spinney, called Stone stupid.
Political Brew: Augusta spending fight, Mills on 72-hour law, and Biden Israel shift
PORTLAND, Maine — It was another busy week in politics. Our analysts discussed the dramatic end to the legislative session with a spending fight, Gov. Mills' response to fallout from the new 72-hour law, and President Biden taking a tougher stance on Israel. Augusta spending fight. Things are finally...
Maine man accused of firing shots, harassing neighbors, and assaulting game warden
VIENNA (WGME) -- A Maine man is accused of harassing his neighbors, firing shots, breaking the window of a police cruiser, and kicking a game warden in Vienna. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office responded to Ithiel Gordon Road around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday for a report about a man harassing his neighbors and firing shots near a home.
Edgecomb selectmen move closer to approving June ‘Gay Pride’ decree
There will be no Gay Pride banner on Edgecomb’s flagpole. There won’t be an official proclamation, but there will be some sort of official recognition of June being “Gay Pride” month in Edgecomb. On May 14, selectmen reached a consensus to recognize June as “Gay Pride Month” by adjusting a request made by Byron Cortez of East Boothbay.
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