Police said a preliminary investigation determined Russell Madore of Skowhegan was traveling south on Madison Avenue when his gun discharged.
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Staffing issues, increasing COVID-19 cases, Gardiner Regional Middle School shifts to remote learning
Superintendent Patricia Hopkins says with an increase in reported COVID-19 cases at the school, the district does not have enough staff members to operate safely for in-person learning.
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Firefighters extinguish shed fire before it spreads to Augusta house
Flames reported early Sunday afternoon at 99 Green St., officials say.
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Waterville council to discuss purchase, use of former Sacred Heart Church
Among the considerations for the church land between Pleasant Street and Middle Street is using it as a feeding location and overnight shelter for the homeless.
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Gardiner school closed Monday ‘due to the shortage of staff, numerous positive COVID-19 cases’
MSAD 11 Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said she recognized her decision will be met with anger, frustration and relief.
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Penobscot Nation Tribal Court officials speak about restorative justice at University of Maine at Augusta
Rhonda Decontie, a UMA alumni, and Judge Eric Mehnert started the Healing to Wellness Court program at Penobscot Nation Tribal Court, which has shown great success.
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Hallowell planning workshop to discuss future of historic fire station
City officials have not yet set a date for the workshop as of Friday, however Mayor George Lapointe said they plan to hold the discussion prior to council’s next meeting on Dec. 13.
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Anti-mask mandate group says it will protest outside central Maine school board members’ homes
Nick Blanchard, founder of Maine Patriots With Attitude, wouldn’t say when or where these would take place.
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Athens woman injured Saturday in single-vehicle Madison crash
Mia J. Braley, 21, was driving south on U.S. Route 201 early Saturday when the car she was driving left the road and rolled over, causing serious injury to her right leg, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel staff take top honors at annual Maine press ceremony
The Maine Press Association’s annual awards ceremony was held virtually for the second year in a row on Saturday.