City of Augusta Names David Groder New Fire Chief
According to the Kennebec Journal, there will be a new Chief in town for the Augusta Fire Department.
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Police Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Oakland Woman
The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman they say was last seen on Thursday, January 7th.
Maine BMV Fully Reopen, Mainers Must Renew Registrations/Licenses
If you have an existing registration and you don't want to put the Pringles down to go to the BMV office, no worries!
Record Day for Maine COVID-19 Cases & Deaths
It's been nearly a year since our lives, not just locally but globally, were flipped upside down with the announcement of a virus that had been discovered overseas.
GoFundMe Created for Waterville Family of 2 y/o That was Shot
According to WABI TV 5, a friend of Waterville's Hood family has created a GoFundMe on their behalf to help raise money for them following the events that transpired over the weekend.
According to family-friend, Kristina Blaney, "They’re devastated...
Majority of Mainers Will Receive $600 Stimulus Payments
The bill is similar to the last one, though the direct payments won't be quite as much. Americans making up to $75,000 or couples making up to $150,000 will receive $600 each.
Maine CDC Will No Longer Investigate Probable COVID Cases
According to the Kennebec Journal, the Maine CDC has changed course and will no longer be following up with investigations into probable cased of COVID-19
Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees Cancels 2020 Event
It's been a favorite annual event here in Central Maine for both businesses and citizens alike.
COVID Spreading Faster in Maine Than Any Other State in USA
According to the Kennebec Journal, the 'reproduction rate' of COVID-19 in Maine has surpassed every other state in the nation.
Several Augusta Churches to Toll Their Bells on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is tomorrow, November 11th, 2020, and according to an email we received from Connie Hanson, it looks like several churches in Maine's Capital City will be tolling their bells 11 times in honor of all of those who have served. The idea is that the participating Augusta churches will toll their bells at approximately the same time beginning at 11 AM tomorrow and continue for 11 rings...
Some MSAD 52 Schools Going to Full Remote Learning Temporarily
According to WABI, several schools within MSAD 52 will be temporarily closed after four new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the town of Turner.
Drunk Man Runs Over Bride & Guests at Maine Wedding in Livermore
According to the Kennebec Journal, a Wilton man is in custody following an altercation at a wedding at the Barnyard in Livermore Saturday night.
Maine Town Passes Mask Ordinance, $100.00 Fine for Violating
According to News Center Maine, the city council in Sanford passed an emergency ordinance Thursday night requiring everyone in the town to wear a face mask in public or face a $100.00 fine for failure to comply.
Lewiston Man Arrested in Brunswick After Shots Fired
According to News Center Maine, a Lewiston man is in custody following a Sunday morning road rage incident in Brunswick that led to shots being fired.
Two Arrested Following Reported Drive-By Shooting in Waterville
According to the Kennebec Journal, two people are in custody following a reported drive-by shooting that occurred Friday night in Waterville.
Isolation Rooms Recommended for Maine Students w/ COVID Symptoms
As we as parents continue to grapple with the ever-changing times and sending our kids back to school, the Maine Department of Education faces similar struggles. As these are uncharted waters for all of here in Maine, we're all still trying to figure out what the best practices and procedures are with welcoming students back to school...