A story on page A1 of Thursday’s paper incorrectly identified a company doing computer forensics work for Kennebec Savings Bank. The Maine-based company is Sage Data Security.
Promoters announce cancellation of Nateva festival
Maybe it was too good to be true. After a successful inaugural year, the Nateva Music & Camping Festival will not go on as planned this August at the Oxford Fairgrounds. Promoters announced its cancellation Friday, citing slow ticket sales and a crowded summer concert market that’s getting more crowded by the day. “We have […]
Subpoenaed Turnpike chief unlikely to testify
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Paul Violette, former executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, to testify before the panel on April 15.
Farm’s livestock now belongs to state
AUGUSTA — The state now owns a herd of horses, and other animals, seized from Fair Play Farm in Clinton 10 months ago.
State website to feature information on ‘ice out’
AUGUSTA — Maine residents who eagerly await that well-anticipated moment known as “ice out” on Maine’s lakes and ponds now can share it with their friends, neighbors and the rest of the state.
KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Hall-Dale’s Wolfington a versatile talent
Carylanne Wolfington still receives congratulations from Hall-Dale High School basketball fans excited about the team’s state championship a few weeks ago.
Snowstorm slows down region
The April Fools’ Day storm dumped heavy, wet snow across central Maine, sending vehicles skidding off slick roads and knocking out power to thousands of customers in the region Friday.
Fire station has new solar panel system
MANCHESTER — A new array of 44 solar panels atop the fire station is expected to supply about half the electricity the building needs.
Selectmen make decision on summer mowing
VASSALBORO — Selectmen voted unanimously to award the summer mowing bid to the firm they deemed most qualified, though the bid was not the lowest.