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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Waterville house fire considered suspicious, chief says
The old, three-story farmhouse at 224 County Road was believed to be uninhabited, but people were apparently staying there, Fire Chief Shawn Esler said Monday.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Waterville senior living complex where fire killed 1, displaced 48 didn’t have sprinkler system
Ronald Kennerson, 65, died in the fire and there is no indication or evidence of foul play, according to Lt. Thomas Pickering of Maine State Police.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Newport home destroyed in fire, no injuries reported
A multi-family home was destroyed in a fire Monday, but residents were able to evacuate and no one was injured, said Newport deputy fire Chief Jared LeBarnes.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Garage in China destroyed by fire, vehicles damaged
No one was hurt in the blaze Tuesday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, according to a fire official.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2022
Presque Isle man arrested in Litchfield fires at gas station
Just before midnight on Thursday, investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to two trash can fires at the gas pumps at Gowell’s Shop n’ Save on Richmond Road.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say
Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2022
Unity church, long a staple of the community, set to reopen following devastating fire
A September celebration is planned for the now Unity Union Church, which is undergoing repairs after an arson in December 2020 caused extensive damage to the historic building.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Two more die from injuries suffered in Montville house explosion, bringing blast’s death toll to three
One man died in the blast Wednesday at the house on Darci Lane, and two men who were outside at the time died later of their injuries, according to officials.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Fire at Waterville apartment building likely caused by discarded smoking materials, investigators say
Rear porch caught fire Tuesday at building on Silver Place.
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