Two people were taken to a Lewiston hospital by LifeFlight helicopters that landed at the New Portland fire station, after the driver of a 2016 Lexus sport utility vehicle apparently fell asleep and the vehicle left Meadow Brook Road and struck some trees.
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Kennebec Land Trust acquires 55-acre Weston Woods in East Winthrop
The acquisition means that the trust has conserved a total of 6,900 acres in the region around the Kennebec River.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Vaccine one more defense for workers on frontlines of COVID-19
EMS workers such as those employed by Waterville-based Delta Ambulance now have a way of protecting themselves from infection as well as protecting their patients.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
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Maine CDC reports 21-case outbreak of COVID-19 at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop
An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
Posted inHealth, Schools & Education
Central Maine Schools taking advantage of rapid COVID-19 testing
Erskine Academy, Vassalboro Community School, Maine Central Institute, MSAD 53 and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among the local schools using Abbott rapid antigen tests.
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Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Norridgewock man arrested after high-speed chase in Madison, police say
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said Lawrence R. Knowles of Norridgewock faces several charges after leading an officer on a 2.1-mile chase on Tuesday.