Wednesday’s dry and breezy weather contributed to the growth of the fire, according to the state Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man found innocent of manslaughter charge in Sidney ATV trial
Alexander Biddle, 23, was cleared in the death of his passenger, Halee Cummings, 18, after an ATV crash in September 2015.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school board stands ground on budget
Members voted unanimously to keep spending plan despite likelihood city councilors will direct them to cut $300,00.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta firefighters battle blaze at apartment house
A tenant at the Willow Street apartment building said both he and his downstairs neighbor were able to get out safely.
Posted inCommunity
Father, daughter to co-chair United Way of Kennebec Valley
Chris Russell, his 8-year-old daughter, Gabby, to lead next campaign.
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Judge Daniel Cony reproduction donated to Cony High School’s library
Framed canvas print was installed in August 2017.
Posted inLocal & State
Manslaughter defendant in Sidney ATV fatal tried to send apology to Cummings’ family
A recording played in court Wednesday included comments from Alexander Biddle in which he told emergency responders ‘I am truly sorry.’
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta rail trail extension to officially open with waterfront ceremony
The final quarter-mile of the trail’s originally intended beginning has been completed some 17 years after the trail was created.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Sidney ATV manslaughter trial begins with jury riding to scene
Alexander J. Biddle, 23, of Pittston, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Halee Cummings, 18, of Sidney.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Warren Watson, former Maine news executive and author, dies at 67
He served as managing editor of the Portland Press Herald and executive editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel during a diverse journalistic career that included teaching and writing.