The man drove into a tree on Birch Point Road, igniting a fire that forced the evacuation of a nearby home, police said.
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After Brunswick fire, fundraisers and donation drive benefit families who ‘lost everything’
A June 11 fire at the Perryman Village housing development destroyed five apartments.
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Fire breaks out at Brunswick power-equipment dealer
The fire broke out at Chad Little Outdoor Power Equipment on Pleasant Street Tuesday.
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Investigator finds cooking accident sparked Brunswick apartment blaze
The fire heavily damaged five apartments at the Perryman Village housing development Sunday.
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Driver severely injured after crash with truck hauling modular home in Wiscasset
Police say the 25-year-old man from Friendship was taken to Maine Medical for treatment Wednesday morning.
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New contract for Brunswick firefighters includes raises
The Brunswick Town Council unanimously approved a three-year contract with the firefighters’ union.
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Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms
Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.
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Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
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Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns
Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
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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.