Officer Noah Lebel said his only thought when he arrived at the house fire on Franklin Street on Tuesday night was the report that people might still be inside.
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Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies
The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
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Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B
State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.
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Naturalization ceremony welcomes 23 new Mainers
The new U.S. citizens took an oath of allegiance to their new country during a ceremony at the South Portland U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service field office.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children
Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers may study hospital ‘facility fees’ before restricting them
Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy
The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
With another infusion of money, construction of the long-anticipated Skowhegan River Park inches closer
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan recently received a $25,000 state grant and organizers say work could begin next summer on installing an adjustable whitewater wave for paddling and river surfing.
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Mainers’ data may be compromised in ransomware attack on health insurer
Point32Health said in a statement that a ‘cybersecurity ransomware incident’ affecting its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care program was detected April 17.
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Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse
The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn’t apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.