Sheriff’s Office: Mark Sousa, 44, died Saturday evening when thrown from his car after fleeing officers at high speed. Earlier in the day, Sousa fled officers while he was on a motorcycle.
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Man pleads guilty to lesser charges in Mount Vernon child sexual assault case
If Anthony J. Mecham, initially charged with felony counts of gross sexual assault and visual sexual aggression against a child, complies with the terms of the agreement he may end up with lone charge of unlawful sexual contact.
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Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Fire damages crane, logs at Mount Vernon wood lot
Crews from seven emergency response departments responded for the report of an explosion on Hovey Luce Road, but found only a crane and logs on fire, which they were able to extinguish.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State
Five mothers share the challenges, successes of home schooling during COVID-19
Mothers from Auburn, Farmington, Jay, Mount Vernon and New Vineyard are tackling challenges head-on in an uncertain time.
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Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.
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Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
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Three small earthquakes recorded in Maine, New Hampshire
According to the United States Geological Survey, three small earthquakes have been recorded in New Hampshire and Maine since Sunday morning
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Small earthquake reported near Mount Vernon area
The 2.2-magnitude quake occurred at 8:07 a.m. in an area 3.7 miles north of Mount Vernon, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Hobbyist maple syrup producers get tapping in central Maine
Producers throughout central Maine have begun tapping maple trees, especially as the weather delivers warmer days and cold nights.