A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.
West Gardiner
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 1
Senior QBs were prolific in their season openers.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County man indicted in frying pan attack in Augusta
Zebbie D. Thomas Jr., 33, allegedly attacked a sleeping man and was caught days later by police who spun out the vehicle in which he was riding.
Posted inMaine, News
Why is the water on Cobbosseecontee Stream so low?
Some residents are concerned about lower-than-usual stream levels, but officials say there’s no reason to worry.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
Posted inSports
Canadian athletes top the podium at Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta
Nova Scotia’s Dante Manchester and Quebec’s Andrée Burke claim victories.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon man, 33, dies after falling out of a boat on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Chadd Brewin, 33, suffered an apparent medical event while fishing with his father-in-law.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Farmers angry over federal funding cuts rally at Maine State House
They showed up, on their tractors, to protest millions in cuts to federal grants, canceled support for school lunches and the termination of 20% of USDA workers who support Maine’s farmers.
Posted inNews
West Gardiner selectman candidates questioned on transparency
Chris McLaughlin and Steve McGee fielded questions on how they would approach town problems if elected.