AUGUSTA — The family of an Oakland teen who died in a hayride accident in 2014 said they were disappointed with the findings of a legislative working group that was set up to examine ways to regulate farm amusement rides. Cassidy Charette, 17, died Oct. 11, 2014, when a trailer she was riding on in a […]
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Report: Maine has no capacity to regulate hayrides
UPDATE: Hayride victim Cassidy Charette’s family disappointed by state report AUGUSTA — A new report from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office says there’s little the state can do to improve safety when it comes to farm hayrides in the Pine Tree State. The report from a working group set up in 2015 to review regulations for […]
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Rick Charette at KV YMCA Saturday
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley YMCA will host Rick Charette in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Harold Alfond Gymnasium, 31 Union St. As a singer and songwriter, Charette has been capturing the hearts and spirits of young and old alike with his delightful and inspiring children’s songs. His performances blend original […]
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Legislature overrides Paul LePage’s veto of bill to study hayride regulations
Also on this page: Legislators busy overturning vetoes AUGUSTA — The Legislature on Monday overturned a veto of a bill to create a task force to examine the safety and possible regulations for farm amusement rides, such as the haunted hayride that claimed the life of an Oakland teen last fall. The House voted 146-0 to overturn by […]
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Committee approves task force to study hayride safety in Maine
AUGUSTA — A bill meant to regulate farm amusement rides, like the haunted hayride that ended in the death of an Oakland teenager last October, has been turned into a task force that will study the issue of farm amusement ride safety in Maine. On Monday, the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted […]
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Hayride safety: Maine lawmakers consider regulations
AUGUSTA — A hayride mishap that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Oakland girl last October at a farm in Mechanic Falls has Maine lawmakers grappling with what the state can or should do to try to prevent similar tragedies in the future. On Monday, the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard testimony […]
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Fatal hayride operator’s recycling company frequently cited for truck-safety violations
CITATIONS: Read the Re-Harvest Driver Vehicle Examination reports LEWISTON — A company that’s part of the same corporate structure as Harvest Hill Farms has a lengthy record of citations for vehicle-safety violations, according to public records obtained by the Sun Journal. According to a Maine State Police supervisor, the company’s safety rating is among the worst […]
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Farmington prepares for Pumpkin Festival on Front Street
FARMINGTON — The third annual Farmington Pumpkin Festival promises to be even bigger this year. The festival, held on historic Front Street, will offer a variety of activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. “This is a great family event with a lot of new shows,” Tammy Parsons of Divine Inspirations said. […]
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Waterville police officer disciplined
WATERVILLE (AP) — A Waterville police sergeant has been disciplined by the department following a complaint from a homeless man who said the officer mistreated him. Brian Charette said in his complaint to police that Sgt. Brian Gardiner called him a “mental retard,” used profanity, threatened to use force against him, and sprayed saliva in […]
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Waterville man arrested after threatening officer with pit bulls
WATERVILLE — A Waterville man who is no stranger to police is facing multiple charges after threatening to unleash his dogs on an officer early Friday. Police had attempted to question Brian Charette, 33, after officers were dispatched to a Water Street address for an assault report, Waterville Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey said. Charette had […]