Waterville agency seeks more volunteer drivers amid dip in help

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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.
Published
September 6, 2017

Storms cause some outages, downed trees in central Maine

There were some reports of downed trees and wires, and a porch was damaged in Fairfield, as powerful storms blew across the Augusta and Waterville areas Tuesday.
Published
August 13, 2017

Togus official: Veterans hospital responsible for spike in opioid prescriptions in Kennebec County

Meanwhile, the veterans hospital says it has reduced the number of patients who take high doses of opioid painkillers as part of a national effort to reduce addiction.
Published
August 11, 2017

Kennebec County closes 2017 fiscal year in the black

Lingering concerns about the state's contribution to support county jails were allayed when county officials received extra funds this week.
Published
July 30, 2017

Kennebec County Courts July 20-26, 2017

This is a roundup of cases closed July 20-26, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Published
June 6, 2017

Kennebec County commission approves ‘welcoming county’ resolution

The move comes after Gardiner resident Louis Sigel proposed polices designed to maintain a separation between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement.
Published
June 1, 2017

State marshals to take over security at Kennebec County courthouses

County officials decided not to renew a contract with the sheriff's office to provide entry screening and courtroom security after recent staff departures, opting instead to have the state Office of the Judicial Marshal do so.
Published
May 2, 2017

Kennebec County commissioners to consider ‘welcoming county’ resolution

The move comes after a county resident requested an ordinance guiding county law enforcement interactions with federal immigration authorities, but counties have little authority to enact ordinances.
Published
April 16, 2017

Gardiner man proposes immigrant protections

The Kennebec County Commission will hear a presentation on a series of proposals to guide county law enforcement interaction with federal customs and immigration agents.
Published
March 24, 2017

Drug trafficking charges lead Kennebec indictment list

An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.