Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
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First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County
Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area
The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.
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After major oil leak shuts down Winthrop library, director hopes to reopen Monday
Last weekend’s record-breaking low temperatures turned the oil into sludge, leading to a major oil leak at the library, officials said.
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Legislative committee votes to approve free state park access to Indigenous people
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop.
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Winthrop brothers, first responders, rescue distressed ducks trapped in downtown stream
Connor Perkins, a Winthrop firefighter, and his brother Cody Perkins, a Winthrop police officer, rescued three ducks trapped against a grate in the mill stream that flows under Main Street, and they also found several dead ducks.
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Controversial Winthrop quarry proposal hangs in the balance after officials delay action on key permit
The Planning Board has requested more information on a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation off Turkey Lane.
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Southern New Hampshire University names students to president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden; Garth Thompson of Naples; Andrew Gray and Tyler Homer, both of Raymond; Ryan Farrell of Topsham; Marijane Sawyer of Auburn; and Nichole Carter, Nicholas Powers, Emily Willis, Mariah Bicknell, Kanamugire Ishimwe […]
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Southern New Hampshire University recognizes area dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Thirteen local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They include Kevin Pisani of Bowdoinham; Rebecca Lagoda, Jessica Collamati and Justin Mushrow, all of Bridgton; Christopher Wilcox of Pownal; Bre Beaulieu of Topsham; Shakoria Anderson of Auburn; Samuel Payne of Lewiston; Savannah Albert and […]