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

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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.
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.