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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Augusta to seek federal funding to address shortage of emergency service workers
Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2021
Waterville intersection getting new look to reduce automobile crashes
At least 10 crashes occurred over a three-year period at the intersection of First Rangeway and Western and Chase avenues. On Monday, it will become a four-way stop for motorists.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of crime analysts
The analysts handle some of the most brutal work stemming from the worst crimes our state sees.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall
The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2019
South Portland picks new police chief from Massachusetts
Timothy Sheehan, Tewksbury's chief, will replace Ed Googins, who retires in January.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
AAA isn't sure why the numbers are on the rise or why they have increased at a far higher rate than overall U.S. roadway deaths.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
‘Red flag laws’ offer tool for preventing some gun violence
Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., now allow the court-ordered removal of guns from people who are considered dangerous.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2019
Longtime South Portland police chief retiring after nearly 50 years in law enforcement
Edward Googins, who took over in 1994 and is credited with revitalizing the force's reputation, will step down in January.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2019
Lisbon couple want to hit brakes on plan they say could keep tired truckers on the road
Since an exhausted trucker killed their son in a 1993 crash, Steve and Daphne Izer have fought for stricter rules, but the Trump administration is looking to peel back some existing regulations.
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