Vassalboro man arrested after burglary in Fairfield, police chase
Joel Williams, 27, remained jailed Friday in Skowhegan where bail was denied.
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Vassalboro man to serve 30 days in campfire death of mother-in-law
Travis Mitchell pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in the death of Liza Bragg of Albion after a felony manslaughter charge was dropped.
Vassalboro resident files complaint alleging sewer district broke public access laws
The Vassalboro Sanitary District’s website hadn’t been updated in months, public records requests have been met with hefty costs and questions from customers often go unanswered amid repeated rate increases.
Waterville couple delivers meals to Mainers who lost SNAP benefits
After her own battles with food insecurity, a Waterville resident is cooking meals for community members in need.
Confirmation of Maine attorney to appeals court divides state’s senators
Joshua Dunlap was nominated by Trump to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in July.
In Vassalboro, harder times means rising need for Thanksgiving boxes | Column
At R.L. Mercantile & Trading Post, Brea Willette teaches about food security and reaches out a helping hand to those in need.
Story about Vassalboro water problem leaves questions | Letter
In reading all of the news articles about Vassalboro’s sewer issues, I failed to find a few details. Specifically, when did the town vote for it, or who approved it. Also, did a few people or the town vote? Nowhere in the article did I see how they base the sewer costs. Other towns use…
Wild turkeys in Augusta, Open Creamery Day in Unity among Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Oct. 10-17, 2025.
Some Vassalboro residents are scrambling as sewer district teeters on default
It’s unclear if the Vassalboro Sanitary District will be able to meet its future financial obligations — putting the homes in the district in danger of seizure while residents struggle to pay their bills.
NYA golf wins its first Class C title since 1996
Sawyer Hebert shoots 77 to lead the Panthers, and Winthrop freshman Drew Mertzel wins the boys individual title.
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New Winslow eatery opens in former Lobster Trap restaurant
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