No one was harmed in the blaze, but the family lost “irreplaceable” belongings in the house they’d just moved into three weeks ago.
Matt Hongoltz-Hetling
Issue of wolf hybrids remains untamed
Despite recent legislation, little is certain about the state’s wolf hybrid population.
State investigating weedkiller use on Maine dam
A Messalonskee Stream Hydro official says the company will cooperate with the Maine Board of Pesticides Control.
State to investigate weedkiller use at Messalonskee Lake
OAKLAND — The state’s pesticides control board is expected to launch an investigation today into the spraying of a weedkiller on a dam on Messalonskee Lake.
Kennebec Valley Community College awarded $1M grant to help start solar energy training program
Over the next two years, the grant will fund the training of solar electric instructors across the state.
“This is a training the trainer program,” said Dana Doran, director of the college’s energy programs.
Farmington man charged with stealing boats, selling them on radio
FARMINGTON — A Farmington man faces felony charges — possibly in three separate courts — after he allegedly stole boats from across the region and sold them on a local radio station flea market program.
Fish shtick? Veterinarian’s knockout idea has promise
Simple concoction could change the way fish are anesthetized, making them easier to evaluate.
Litter of pups euthanized; rabies danger rising
A litter of 11 pups in Thorndike is euthanized after an encounter with a rabid skunk. Statewide, there have been about 50 confirmed cases of rabid animals this year.
Fairfield infant dies in babysitter’s care
A 3-month-old infant died after a babysitter called police early Sunday morning.
Hunt continues for Somerset County Jail escapee
Dylan Perkins, a 20-year-old inmate with 10 days left on his sentence, scaled a fence at the jail on Monday.