Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.
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Augusta’s Cushnoc Brewing to open restaurant, bar in downtown Waterville
Cushnoc Brewing Co. is expanding to open Cushnoc Cantina in the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main St., owned by Colby College.
One arrested as sheriff’s office busts another illegal marijuana grow in Norridgewock
Yibin Zhao, 55, was arrested at a residence where authorities confiscated more than 200 cannabis plants as authorities continue investigating clandestine growing facilities throughout central Maine.
Dresden couple wins appeal of town approval for quarry pit, halting blasting at rural site
Barbara and Mike Fraumeni argue the Planning Board should not have approved a quarry in the town’s rural living district.
Augusta councilors narrowly approve budget with 3.7% tax increase
The $86.7 million budget passed by a 4-3 vote, with councilors in opposition objecting to rising taxes, failure to address problems downtown.
Watch: Gardiner Area High School adds unified bocce and volleyball teams
Other area schools tried to form unified bocce teams, but could not get transportation or students in order so Gardiner Area High School teachers formed intramural teams.
Chief: Cause of fire at Winslow industrial complex under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal has launched an investigation into the blaze, which tore through a Marden’s-owned warehouse earlier this week.
Police: Vienna man, already under arrest, smashes out cruiser window, assaults warden
Police say Robert J. Locke managed to work his handcuffed hands to his front while sitting in the back of a police cruiser and smash out a window Thursday after they responded to his home on neighbors’ complaints that he was shooting a gun, honking his car horn and yelling at them.
Week In Photos: May 10-17, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: Sword play for fun and exercise at Waterville park
The Light Club, whose members fence with fake swords, meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the RiverWalk at Head of Falls in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.