The L’Ambiance Plaza building collapsed April 23, 1987, and Edward LeBel still harbors vivid memories of surviving the tragedy that killed 28 people.
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Serious injury reported as Belgrade cleans up from destructive ‘microburst’ storm
A person was extricated from her car and taken to the hospital, officials said, while weather service officials said some 300 trees were uprooted by the intense storm with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph.
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Early strawberry season wrapping up with plentiful crop at central Maine farms
Farmers say the berries are outstanding this year, and demand is strong as families look for activities to do together.
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Woman injured last week in Belgrade crash remains hospitalized, family says
Tracy Dickey Richard was one of the drivers involved last Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on a curved section of state Route 135 in Belgrade, according to her sister.
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Winslow’s struggles to fill positions highlights statewide challenge of municipal worker wages
Two firefighters recently left the department for positions paying $4 and $6 per hour more.
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Maine on pace this year to break record for Silver Alerts for missing adults
Officials believe factors leading to more Silver Alerts include the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, people getting out more and increased awareness of the program.
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Head-on crash in Belgrade sends drivers to hospital
Crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on a curved area of state Route 135, north of Bartlett Road.
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Belgrade officials seek legal help on lingering permit questions related to boat business
Shawn Grant is looking to follow a consent agreement between him and the town over a permit for his business, Brightside Marine.
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Diver down: How a Smithfield man survived a near-fatal boat crash
Roland Constable was hit while scuba diving in North Pond on June 5 and is speaking out about water safety measures that saved his life.
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At Augusta gathering, men who drowned in Messalonskee Lake remembered as the best of friends
The families of the deceased of held a celebration of life Thursday at the Red Barn in Augusta, recalling their memories of Brandon Breton and Joseph Mayo.