Maine State Credit Union to donate $20,000 to charities

First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County

Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.

Foundation requests grant proposals from Kennebec County nonprofits

Storm expected to bring 4 to 9 inches of snow across central Maine by Friday

The forecast calls for snow to begin falling late Thursday and continue Friday, creating slick driving conditions.

UScellular enhances wireless network coverage in Kennebec County

Kennebec sheriff’s officer charged with domestic assault, threatening child with gun

Daniel Ross, 29, a deputy sheriff at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday.

Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties

Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.

Crowd gathers for 50th East Benton fiddler’s festival at Littlefield Farm

Hundreds of festivalgoers set up chairs, tents and blankets on the field facing the stage, listening to bluegrass music and contests, while enjoying food trucks on the fiddle hill.

Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital

Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police.

Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials

The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they're being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.