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Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash sentenced to juvenile detention center until 21

by Molly Shelly December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

‘Thank you to the DA’s office for never giving up. Thank you to the judge who made the right decision,’ said Sheila Porfirio, whose son Tommy Porfirio was one of the three youths killed in a February car crash.

Local & State

Number of wells in Fairfield tainted with ‘forever chemicals’ up to 18; DEP expands testing

by Molly Shelly December 3, 2020December 4, 2020

The Department of Environmental Protection is now retesting water supplies in Fairfield for other chemicals in order to design carbon filter systems for the wells that have been contaminated.

Local & State

Fire engulfs Waterville home during early morning hours Thursday

by Amy Calder December 3, 2020December 4, 2020

The blaze in the city’s South End drew firefighters from multiple communities across central Maine.

Local & State

Augusta courthouse remains closed as another two employees test positive for COVID-19

by Keith Edwards December 1, 2020December 2, 2020

The Capital Judicial Center is expected to remain closed to the public all week due to a lack of staff. It is slated to reopen to the public Monday, Dec. 7.

Local & State

Courts in Augusta to remain closed due to lack of staff after worker tested positive for COVID-19

by Keith Edwards November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

The Capital Judicial Center closed to the public last week and is expected to remain shut down until Monday, Dec. 7.

Local & State

Dam construction project deemed cause of contamination issue in Skowhegan

by Taylor Abbott November 28, 2020November 30, 2020

Officials at Maine Water Co. believe they have pinpointed what caused the “do not drink” order in Skowhegan earlier this month.

Local & State

Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

by Sam Shepherd November 26, 2020November 27, 2020

The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.