Democrats caucus across Kennebec County and elsewhere in state

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Published
March 4, 2018

Democrats caucus across Kennebec County and elsewhere in state

Attendees heard from candidates, surrogates, and elected committee members and convention delegates.
Published
March 2, 2018

Officials waiting for ice to flow in southern Kennebec County

A day after U.S. Coast Guard tugs completed their ice-breaking operation in the Kennebec River, officials are looking for the river to flush the channel clear of ice.
Published
March 1, 2018

Coast Guard cutters head up Kennebec River in new ice-breaking bid

Two cutters broke ice up on Thursday to Gardiner, and one nearly that far, following an unprecedented midwinter effort to ward against flooding.
Published
February 25, 2018

Kennebec County courts Feb. 15-21

A roundup of cases closed Feb. 15-21, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Published
February 23, 2018

Augusta man indicted in attack on fellow inmate at Kennebec County jail

Elijah Ashley's aggravated assault charge carries a maximum of 30 years' imprisonment.
Published
February 3, 2018

Local emergency officials beefing up response protocols after major flood

After an ice jam in Farmingdale caused riverside flooding in Augusta and Hallowell, emergency management officials are reviewing the way they responded and changing protocols.
Published
January 24, 2018

CMP crews working to restore power to central Maine customers after storm

There were no reports of flooding Wednesday in Somerset and northern Kennebec counties, but officials are keeping an eye on waterways because a warmup is expected over the weekend.
Published
January 8, 2018

Crash cuts power to 3,700 in Kennebec County

A motor struck a utility pole Monday night in Readfield, authorities say.
Published
January 2, 2018

Kennebec County officials: We’re worried about marijuana regulation costs

Local officials say proposals to set and regulate a commercial marijuana market in the state have no provision to share tax proceeds with counties, and they don't want taxpayers to foot the bill.
Published
November 30, 2017

Waterville agency seeks more volunteer drivers amid dip in help

John Bryant and another 90 or so drivers take people who are elderly, poor, suffering from an illness or special needs, or are disabled to appointments and jobs throughout central Maine.