Chad Manson threw himself and another worker out of the way of a minivan speeding toward their construction crew on Interstate 95 Tuesday morning, authorities and family members said, saving both of their lives.
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Federal agency to investigate Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers
The Maine State Police, meanwhile, said there is no set timeline for their investigation, which could take weeks.
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2 DOT workers killed in crash on I-95 southbound in Waterville
Maine Department of Transportation employees had just closed the travel lane near mile marker 127 when 3 workers were struck after a chain-reaction collision.
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Skowhegan’s pollution control superintendent has eye on the future
After years of investing millions to improve the municipal sewer system, the town is looking at the next round of upgrades at its treatment plant.
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Somerset County deputy’s yellow flag order expired. But he’s still out of work.
The case underscores the stigma around mental health in law enforcement and what’s at stake when an officer is subject to such an order.
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Moviegoers look to the theater for a respite from holiday hoopla
For many, going to the movies on Christmas is tradition; for others, it’s just something to do.
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Feds rescind grant changes, but uncertainty lingers for Maine supportive housing programs
More than 1,000 disabled Mainers, including 70 in central Maine, could lose their housing if emergency relief is not provided by Jan. 1.
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Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested
Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.
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Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
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The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.