The river dropped below flood level Thursday afternoon, but a meteorologist said it’s likely to climb back above the mark and stay there for the next few days.
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Police: Reports of sex offender taking photos under review, but no laws broken
Augusta police said Wednesday that they’re investigating complaints from outraged parents but have found no crimes to have occurred.
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Water remains above flood level along Front Street in Augusta, Hallowell
The Kennebec River again has risen above flood stage after dipping below it, and it remained there Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
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Augusta may look to nix 10-year charter review requirement
The City Council plans to take up a proposal to establish a charter commission at its meeting Thursday.
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Augusta man gets deferred disposition in stabbing case
Bradford Buck denied having a knife but said he punched the victim in the face.
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Three organizations in running for Kennebec chamber’s President’s Choice Award
The nominees are Darling’s, a car dealership; the Marketplace at Augusta, a shopping area; and Thomas College, a business school.
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Hallowell continuing to clean up after record flooding
By Tuesday evening, the Kennebec River was still above its 12-foot flood stage, officials said.
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At Augusta warming center, community service a focus for MLK Day
Americorps members and local residents sorted donations at the Augusta Community Warming Center as part of a “MLK Jr. Day of Service” on Monday.
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In Hallowell, flood warning went unheeded before icy turmoil
The National Weather Service warned Saturday that flooding was imminent, an alert that normally would prompt county and local officials to notify people in low-lying areas.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber award winner Capital Area Staffing Solutions matches workers with businesses that need them
The firm is being recognized as the chamber’s Small Business of the Year.