The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
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Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead
After earlier warmer temperatures postponed their efforts, Amish workers spent Thursday carving blocks of ice from a farm pond for storage in icehouses to keep produce and other foods cold for the months ahead.
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Hallowell police chief resigns to become patrol officer in Gardiner
Scott MacMaster is to begin working in Gardiner later this month.
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Fire damages Gifford’s ice cream production facility in Skowhegan
A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company’s well-known ice cream.
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Fire damages biomass plant at Colby College in Waterville
The fire early Wednesday is believed to have started when smoldering wood ash ignited wood chips on a conveyor belt in the plant, according to Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler.
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Dog credited with alerting its owner to early morning fire that destroyed Anson home
Anson fire Chief Stacey Beane said after the dog and its owner escaped the flames early Wednesday on Embden Pond Road, the pet went back inside through an open door and perished.
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Chelsea woman admits to stealing, forging checks from veterans, Augusta business
Tracy C. Dorweiler pleaded guilty to felony counts of forgery and theft in cases dating to 2019-20.
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Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty to aggravated assault charge
Justin Boucher, 21, accused of repeatedly stabbing a 65-year-old man Jan. 18, entered his plea last week at an Augusta courtroom.
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After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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Nature walk brings fresh highlights of winter foliage at nature sanctuary
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon welcomed residents to the Saint Joseph’s Nature Sanctuary on Saturday morning for a guided nature walk through the winter foliage.