Augusta area police reports for Oct. 7, 2019.
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Augusta native makes Maine mark in Denver
Drew Ryan has brought the type of seafood joint most Mainers take for granted to the Mile High City.
Five Questions: Diggy’s Dogs owners Joy Bechard and Jason Davis
The owners of Diggy’s Dogs talk about knowing when it’s time to make a change and start something new.
Firefighters challenged to work with communities to reduce fire risk
Maine Firefighters Memorial Service Program especially somber in wake of Farmington explosion that killed one firefighter, critically and seriously injured six others.
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
New Augusta Police station could cost as much as $21.5 million
Putting the proposed new station on a run-down downtown site would be the most costly, but mayor says that location could bring the most benefits.
Maine Natural Gas: No gas found in State Police Crime Laboratory, valve leak repaired
A spokesperson from Maine Natural Gas said no gas was found in the lab, but 50 people were evacuated Thursday while gas crews worked to repair a leak in a riser valve.
Gas leak resolved at Maine State Police Crime Lab in Augusta
Department of Public Safety spokesperson Steve McCausland said a crime lab employee reported the smell of gas around 8:30 a.m.
Nature club to host fall trek Oct. 9
The Augusta Nature Club will hold is annual fall trek Wednesday, Oct. 9, in its education center at Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive, Augusta; on rain or shine. Those who plan to attend are asked to meet at the Greenhouse Parking Lot at 9 a.m. For information, call Heide Munro at 622-7395.
Me Too founder Tarana Burke speaks at Women’s Summit on Economic Diversity
The theme of the conference, which takes place every other year, is taking action against sexual assault, harassment and exploitation.