Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
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Brunswick police investigate shots fired on Maine Street
Police are asking the public’s help in finding the person who fired several shots on Maine Street near Atwood Lane Sunday night.
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Brunswick Fire Department staffing shortage ‘a constant battle’
Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department’s 41 firefighting positions are vacant.
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Sunday’s heavy rain causes crashes involving 14 vehicles on I-295 in Freeport
State troopers responded to a call of a potential eight-vehicle crash on 295 North in Freeport, to discover five separate crashs.
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Tips and tricks when working with fireworks
With the summer months finally here, it is important to remember to enjoy fireworks safely for the benefit of you and those around you.
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Fire breaks out at Brunswick power-equipment dealer
The fire broke out at Chad Little Outdoor Power Equipment on Pleasant Street Tuesday.
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Investigator finds cooking accident sparked Brunswick apartment blaze
The fire heavily damaged five apartments at the Perryman Village housing development Sunday.
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Driver severely injured after crash with truck hauling modular home in Wiscasset
Police say the 25-year-old man from Friendship was taken to Maine Medical for treatment Wednesday morning.
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Head clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta retires after 40 years in judicial system
Helping the public navigate the court system proved a rewarding career for Michele Lumbert of Pittston.
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Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms
Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.