Criminal charges are pending against the man, who was taken via LifeFlight helicopter to Portland for treatment of his injuries, according to Fairfield police.
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New Maine laws will change electricity billing, formalize energy goals
Among a slate of energy laws passed this session are ones that will change the state’s contentious net energy billing program and create a new Department of Energy Resources.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Jay police investigate theft of side-by-side, chicken coop
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Marine Patrol still searching Kennebec River for missing Augusta man
Robert Stolt, 22, was last seen Sunday afternoon near Lines Island.
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Police say missing Rangeley man found safe
The Silver Alert for 62-year-old Brian Shorey of Rangeley was canceled Tuesday evening.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine and Rep. Laurel Libby agree lawsuit is now moot
The Auburn Republican sued after being censured by the Democratic-controlled House, and blocked from voting or speaking, for violating ethics rules by identifying a transgender high school athlete in a social media post.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Misfired firework ignites roof of Augusta home
Augusta Battalion Chief Jason Farris said the odds were ‘astronomical’ that a misfired firework could ignite an asphalt roof that was covered by a metal roof.
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Maine crews, Coast Guard search Kennebec River for missing Augusta man
Robert Stolt jumped from a boat to rescue his dog from the river on Sunday and hasn’t been seen since.
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Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of storm Chantal, which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
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Modivcare clients raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract
Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the Supreme Judicial Court.