The explosion Friday afternoon destroyed a log home on Bert Berry Road and sent the homeowner to the hospital with injuries and burns, according to officials.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
As invasion of browntail moths continues, central Maine towns seek a variety of remedies
Officials are priming their attack plans as the infestation of the moth is expected to continue in the coming years.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Death of Canaan teen by suicide leads to outpouring of support
A fundraiser Thursday at The Miller’s Table restaurant in Skowhegan was held to honor 18-year-old Nico Lovell-Mahan, who died in May.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pair of Richmond students get national recognition for yearbook they helped start in middle school
Now-high school students, Lila Viselli and Izzy Stewart helped start the yearbook in Richmond Middle School after a six-year hiatus and are being recognized for their work two years later.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
At least 1 person hurt in Embden house explosion
A log home caught fire after an explosion Friday afternoon. Emergency personnel from several agencies were en route to the scene, authorities said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
From New Zealand to Gardiner: City hires new library director with experience all over the world
For Justin Hoenke, the move to take on the Gardiner Public Library director’s job is like returning home, but the trip for him and his family will be a long one as they relocate from Wellington, New Zealand.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Strategy shifts as advocates work to give shelter to Maine’s homeless
A virtual forum this week discussed how the focus now is on finding housing for people before addressing their medical, mental health and other needs.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: In a trip to the dump, you might walk away holding more than you arrived with
China’s transfer and recycling station includes a give-and-take shack where people can rummage through items discarded by others, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Four arrested after searches of Fairfield house turn up drugs, explosive device, police say
Officers arrest Derek Poirier, 40, on Sunday at his Winter Street house. A day later, police searched the house again and arrested another three suspects.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Student representative to Augusta Board of Education urges city to consider remote learning options
Kristen Merrill says she has heard from students who wish they had more support prioritizing academics when they miss school due to COVID-19.