While the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to begin sweeping through New England on Tuesday night, the forecast for August continues to suggest conditions that are both hotter and drier than average.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
FirstPark in Oakland hires firm to help spur development
The partnership with SVN | The Urbanek Group Advisors is expected to provide FirstPark greater exposure in Maine and New England, and connections nationally and globally through SVN’s network of offices and affiliates.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Masks meant to help protect rescue workers reported stolen from Richmond Fire Department
A box containing masks meant to help protect rescue workers from exposure to the coronavirus went missing from outside the station last week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Farmingdale couple arrested on multiple drug charges
After Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a well-being check Wednesday, they found numerous illegal drugs in a residence at Pine Hill Apartments in Farmingdale.
Posted inMaine
Manchester officials look to end swimming at Outlet Bridge
In response to complaints about overcrowding and inappropriate behavior, town officials are planning changes to discourage use of the popular swimming spot.
Posted inMaine
Augusta’s downtown dining gets a lift
To provide outdoor seating for two downtown restaurants, Augusta city officials secured aluminum docking to build parklets that were installed Saturday in front of the Oak Table and the Raging Bull Saloon.
Posted inMaine
Mother of Skowhegan family says home a total loss to fire
Tabatha Steward said her eldest son was home when the fire broke out, which killed their five pets over the weekend.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Colby College requiring students to live in campus housing
A local landlord said that she has been put in a tough situation after students who had signed lease agreements to live in one of her rental units were told that they had to live on campus.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Driver in Dresden crash facing charge after falsely identifying herself to police
Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, who is now being charged with operating after revocation, used her sister’s name when deputies asked who she was at the crash scene, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.