Public safety
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature considers big hike in fines for distracted driving
A proposal would hike penalty for drivers using mobile phones from $50 to $500 for a first offense.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Brunswick’s new fire station brings key comforts, safety upgrades
After more than 100 years at Town Hall Place, the Brunswick Fire Department is adjusting to its new station, designed with firefighters' comfort and safety in mind.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Augusta City Council expresses concerns about short-term housing rentals
Officials question whether the city's ongoing housing shortage could be worsened if more housing were converted into short-term vacation rentals.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Yarmouth opens new $8.5 million public safety building
The new headquarters will help Fire-Rescue units get to emergencies quicker as calls for service have increased in recent years.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2021
Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Portland firefighters get grant for training, PPE
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts
To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.