Lt. Travis Leary, 40, who has been with the department for 26 years, is the new chief of fire operations for Fairfield and Benton.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fayette woman hurt in Livermore Falls crash
Taylor Bolden, 34, of Fayette was issued a summons on a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of a property damage accident, acting Police Chief Michael Adcock said.
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Memorial service slated for Barbara Hinckley; she was scammed out her savings and helped by a potluck fundraiser
Former Gov. John Baldacci hosted a fundraiser to help the Auburn senior after finding out about the scam.
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Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.
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Hundreds attend solidarity vigil for Israel in Portland
At the same time as the event supporting Israel, a ‘Free Palestine’ rally in Monument Square drew about 60 demonstrators protesting the Israeli government’s military strikes on Gaza.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta woman, 31, dies in Wayne crash
Police say Taylor Perkins was driving on Main Street when her vehicle left the road late Thursday or early Friday.
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Fryeburg Fair sued over spectator injury
Gene Miner says he was standing at the rail during a harness race when he was struck by the starting gate.
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Agency submits $8.9 million proposal to create public defender offices across state
The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is not asking to fund the offices all at once, but wants state leaders to commit to the proposal.
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Property taxes going up in Farmington; new police officer introduced
Former Lewiston officer hired for Farmington police force.
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DHHS again facing scrutiny as another child dies despite contact with the agency
The Office of Child and Family Services investigated a report of suspected abuse two months before 3-year-old Makinzlee Hanrahan was allegedly beaten to death.