The fire at 37 Carey Lane Thursday in the city’s South End started in a barn or garage where a wood stove had been improperly installed.
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Maine CDC launches investigation into COVID-19 outbreak at Clinton dairy farm
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the state Center for Disease Control & Prevention, said at least 13 positive tests were reported at Flood Brothers Farm.
UMA expands dental assistant program to Lewiston
More than $200,000 in grants has allowed the University of Maine at Augusta to double the enrollment in its dental assistant program and offer instruction in Lewiston.
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
Augusta courthouse reopens to public
The Capital Judicial Center, closed for about two weeks after at least three employees tested positive for COVID-19, was back open Monday.
Developers plan new affordable housing project in Gardiner
Maine Affordable Properties, which is proposing to build eight to 10 condominium-style units, has completed its site analysis for the 1.27-acre lot at 134 Spring St.
Augusta bar faces loss of liquor license
Augusta’s licensing board has recommended the Raging Bull Saloon’s liquor license not be renewed because of ongoing issues at the Water Street bar, but the City Council will have the final say.
Sidney’s Maine Arts extends remote learning, while Mid-Maine Tech and Erskine report positive cases
Two individuals associated with Maine Arts Academy have tested positive for COVID-19; Mid-Maine Tech reports a case of COVID-19; and Erskine Academy has an additional case.
Waterville Planning Board to consider police firing range, marijuana facility
The Planning Board is expected to consider final plans Monday for a marijuana growing operation and a police firing range.
Nor’easter blankets central Maine in wet, heavy snow
Snow totals were less than expected in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.