A man found in a bedroom was reported to be conscious and alert after the rescue. The home is a total loss.
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Augusta woman hails ‘monumental’ settled case in Maine guaranteeing equal voting rights for those with print disabilities
Voters with print disabilities will continue to have an opportunity to vote absentee electronically, after Lynn Merrill of Augusta and others brought a lawsuit ahead of the primary election last year.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Winslow traffic stop leads to arrest on drug charges
Police: Sean Bourgeois, 31, of Winslow has been charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, operating after suspension and using a counterfeit vehicle inspection sticker.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Flat tire leads to arrest of woman on drug trafficking charges in Waterville
Police: Ashley Gleason, 29, of Auburn and Portland has been arrested on a variety of charges, including trafficking in scheduled drugs.
Posted inBusiness
Sidney arts center to host inaugural beer festival, signaling return of food-drink gatherings
As the Snow Pond Center for the Arts plans its first craft brew and music festival for Sept. 11 on Messalonskee Lake, other annual gatherings are planning returns as COVID-19 pandemic precautions are eased.
Posted inBusiness
Complex worker shortage problem strains businesses, employees in central Maine
Employers are struggling to hire in Maine and across the nation, which experts say is the result of several factors exacerbated by the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Unity College employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling more than $500,000
Beth Bing, 49, of Waterville, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Bangor.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Single-vehicle crash damages house, knocks out power in Augusta, Sidney
The crash occurred Tuesday night on Townsend Road, police said.
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As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Thomas College graduates, families enjoy in-person 2021 commencement
There was no in-person graduation last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.