The Office of the State Fire Marshal determined the cause of the blaze to be improper disposal of smoking materials, according to the fire chief.
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Turnout light at annual Vassalboro Ice Fishing Derby
Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.
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Boy rescued from Outlet Stream in Vassalboro after falling through the ice
Lanny Dellinger, 12, of Winslow was hanging on to ice to keep his head above water when first responders with wetsuits on freed him.
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Central Maine Schools taking advantage of rapid COVID-19 testing
Erskine Academy, Vassalboro Community School, Maine Central Institute, MSAD 53 and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among the local schools using Abbott rapid antigen tests.
Posted inLocal & State
Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.
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China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Oak Grove School Foundation in Vassalboro looks to survive with innovative idea
To get around the issue of no bathrooms or water for events at the chapel, officials hope to build a caretaker’s cottage to provide those necessities.
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Maine Criminal Justice Academy suspends training after 2 test positive for COVID-19
The same class that had their training suspended in March, but made headway in April and had only two in-person training regimens to go.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tasting room owners in central Maine say they can open safely indoors amid pandemic
Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what’s next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.
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Head-on collision in Vassalboro sends two drivers to hospital
Sheriff: Preliminary investigation shows 16-year-old boy might have fallen asleep at the wheel.