SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration congratulates SCORE Central Maine for being named Northeast Region 2023 Chapter of the Year, the highest annual recognition for SCORE chapters. The Northeast region, one of eight regions covering the entire U.S., includes Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, […]
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Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance
Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment
Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.
Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades
Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that’s likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
Thousands in central Maine lose power as winter storm grips region
A massive storm that has rolled across the U.S. blew into central Maine on Friday with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 65 mph.
With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood
The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.
Kennebec County secures new office space in Augusta for sheriff’s department
Kennebec County commissioners have bought 73 Winthrop St., the former home of the Maine Primary Care Association, to house the administrative offices of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Maine group acted in ‘bad faith’ by withholding public records about former Kennebec County jail inmate, justice says
A Superior Court justice ordered the Maine County Commissioners Association self-funded risk management pool to pay attorneys’ fees and release the wrongfully withheld documents detailing a settlement with a former Kennebec County jail inmate who alleged that officers used excessive force and racial slurs against him.