Gardiner, Augusta city officials consider restrictions on where sex offenders can live

GARDINER — City councilors are considering whether to restrict where some sex offenders can live, while officials a few miles north in Augusta are already debating a similar ordinance.

Rain, wind hit central Maine area, but damage minimal

The powerful storm that lashed Maine lacked the punch that walloped other states Monday and Tuesday, yet it still knocked out power to more than 150,000 homes and businesses, disrupted travel, shut down schools and sank a 50-foot barge. Central Maine was hit with heavy rain and strong wind, but escaped much of the damage […]

Maine: Expect flooding, outages as storm passes

Local and state officials don’t expect Maine to be hit as severely by Hurricane Sandy as other Eastern states, but still expect flooding and power outages caused by strong wind.

Many area towns adding electronic vote counters to Nov. 6 effort

During the 2008 presidential election, Belgrade Town Clerk Cheryl Cook and her election crew counted ballots by hand until 5:30 a.m.

So it’s no surprise she’s excited about the new electronic ballot counting machine the town will have this year.

Retired teacher challenges incumbent District 18 senator

Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, is seeking re-election to continue what he says has been positive work for the constituents of District 18. His Democratic challenger from Rangeley, Joanne Dunlap, said she disagreed with many of her opponent’s votes in the last session. Senate District 18 is among the largest legislative areas in the state — […]

Former school board members seek District 59 seat

The two candidates in the Maine House of Representatives District 59 race both like their chances of winning because they say they’re well-known in their communities. Gay Grant, a Democrat from Gardiner, runs her own writing consulting firm called The Write Way, which she said has helped bring in over $1 million in grants and […]

New pastor from Africa mixes determination, love

RANDOLPH — The Rev. Tsitsi Nakoma Moyo sat at a table in her office, looking down at her Dunkin’ Donuts coffee while she slid the cup between her hands.

Gardiner Gazebo in new logo set for demolition

GARDINER — The city has settled on a new logo with an image of a gazebo that aims to convey a respect for history while looking toward the future.

Newcomer Guerrette challenges veteran legislator Treat in House District 79

The two candidates vying for the House seat in District 79 come with vastly different resumes.

Goat leads to zone reform request in Gardiner

GARDINER — Residents are butting heads over whether the city should allow small farm animals within residential areas.