First steps in sale of Kennebec River dams draw pushback
Sappi, several elected officials and local business groups are objecting to Brookfield’s preparations with regulators to sell the dams to The Nature Conservancy.
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Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
Meet 10 central Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
Meet 5 central Maine girls ski teams to watch in 2026
Keep an eye out for Maranacook and Mt. Blue (surprise, surprise) on the slopes this winter.
Concerts, expos, auditions set for Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan, Camden
Waterville Opera House will stage EagleMainia and The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus performances, Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show and Maine Agricultural Trades Show are scheduled back-to-back in Augusta, and auditions for ‘The Crucible’ are set for Skowhegan.
Skowhegan bookstore offers good reads out of woman’s garage
Jess Roy, a book lover and librarian by training, opened Cat Yard Book Shop in August.
Sewing up a storm in Madison
Shirley Lataille sets up her sewing machine on Saturdays at the Kennebec Valley Grange Hall and local people bring her their sewing needs.
Skowhegan’s pollution control superintendent has eye on the future
After years of investing millions to improve the municipal sewer system, the town is looking at the next round of upgrades at its treatment plant.
Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
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Man hospitalized after being struck in Fairfield
Police say Dana Dodge was crossing Main Street outside the crosswalk when he was struck shortly after 4:30 p.m.
After brief reprieve, Clinton police return humor and satire to social media
Police in the Kennebec County town reversed course recently after reported complaints from other departments about the professionalism of its posts.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Clinton closes lane
The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.
Seeking a Waterville bakery’s new location | Letter
Several years ago there was a small bakery in Waterville, I believe on Union Street. The gentleman made fine breads, but the shop was closed as the building was to be destroyed, and recently was. The baker left a sign on the closed building indicating he would seek an alternative location. Would anyone know if…
Maine DOT proposes changes for dangerous Madison intersection
DOT staff will present to the public Monday their proposal for an all-way stop at the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
Norridgewock home damaged in fire caused by wood stove
Firefighters were able to respond quickly because they had just held their monthly meeting, which the town’s fire chief said prevented more extensive damage.
Madison residents get last chance to comment on addiction clinic plans
Two public hearings are set this month on Acadia Healthcare’s application to open a clinic under the town’s new ordinance.
Clinton police to tone down humor, satire on social media
The police department plans to change its official Facebook presence to reflect a more professional, informational format.
Mt. Abram boys basketball comes back to top Madison in OT
Down 11 at halftime, the Roadrunners battle back to earn a key MVC victory at the Augusta Civic Center.
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