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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature considers big hike in fines for distracted driving
A proposal would hike penalty for drivers using mobile phones from $50 to $500 for a first offense.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2021
Study lays out future for Auburn public safety buildings
Auburn officials will review a report Monday that assesses the condition of the city's public safety buildings, and suggests building a joint police and fire headquarters on Minot Avenue.
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PublishedApril 25, 2021
Maine fire towers: By the numbers
15 of the 55 towers still standing are open to the public, including 3 in Franklin and Oxford counties.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
Oxford Hills public safety braces for COVID-19
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall
The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
The number of people killed by drivers running red lights has hit a 10-year high, and AAA is urging drivers and pedestrians to use caution at traffic signals
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