Man arrested in Hallowell on kidnapping, assault charges
A woman mouthed to a police officer that she needed help.
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Pricey piece of Monmouth’s past faces an uncertain fate
1856 Monmouth Academy restoration and repurposing needs more funds for completion.
5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.
Winthrop School Board continues to revise transgender student policy
The policy will not continue to a first read until it is ‘needed,’ Superintendent Becky Foley says.
Sidney OKs Amazon building, but petition to pause project has enough signatures
Even though Amazon received the go-ahead from the Sidney Planning Board on Monday, voters could still approve a retroactive moratorium, putting a 180-day pause on the distribution center.
‘Corn Pop’ stalked Augusta city councilor, judge says in limited harassment order
Nicholas Blanchard intimidated City Councilor Courtney Gary-Allen in 2 incidents on April 16, a Maine district judge wrote, constituting harassment.
Sidney voters petition to pause Amazon warehouse plan after Waterville approval
The proposed distribution center straddles the line between Waterville and Sidney.
Augusta, Hallowell joining 4-day workweek trend for municipal offices
The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
Temporary highway access road to close in Augusta
The road has been used to provide access to Interstate 95 from Whitten Road during the replacement of the Western Avenue bridge.
Soucy wins 2nd 3-year term on Chelsea select board
Incumbent Jacob Soucy was challenged by Republican state Rep. Michael Lemelin.
Voters approve Hallowell-based RSU 2 school budget
The $32.6 million spending plan increases taxpayers’ contributions by about $325,000.
Augusta voters approve slashed school budget
A second, unofficial question asked ‘no’ voters whether they thought the spending number should be higher or lower, but those results have not yet been released.
Gabrielle Bérubé Pierce defeats ‘Corn Pop’ in Augusta school board race
Endorsed by city Democrats, Bérubé Pierce, 39, opposed cuts to the school budget during her race against Nicholas Blanchard Sr., a conservative firebrand.
Richmond voters elect selectmen, approve land use rule changes
Incumbent Robert Bodge and former board member Marilyn Gritzkewitsch were elected to the Richmond Board of Selectmen.
Winthrop voters approve $15.6M school budget
The spending plan requires an additional $301,805 from local taxpayers.
This petition could transform voting in Augusta elections. What’s at stake?
A half-dozen Augusta residents plan to circulate a petition to eliminate ward-specific representation and implement ranked-choice voting — a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition.
Historic crane in Hallowell park deemed public safety hazard, will be removed
The wooden crane, discovered in an abandoned Augusta granite quarry in 1985, was installed in Granite City Park in 2014.
Fire in Randolph destroys barn at Coutts Brothers
Smoke from the blaze could be seen from surrounding towns.
Chelsea incumbent, state representative vie for select board seat
Republican state Rep. Michael Lemelin is challenging Jacob Soucy, the current vice chair of the 3-member board.
Incumbent faces 2 challengers for West Gardiner Board of Selectmen seat
Gary Hickey II, Rod Moody and Corey Gero each say they’re the best choice to help lead town.
4 campaigning for 2 seats on Richmond Selectboard
1 incumbent, a former fire chief and 2 former selectboard members are in the race.
After months of planning, historic Augusta house is relocated
The 1899 house formerly located at 15 Western Ave. traveled on the back of a moving truck Sunday morning.
Kennebec County residents don’t vote in local elections. Is there a fix?
Small town elections, especially in the spring, draw only small crowds who decide big questions.
Gardiner moves closer to dangerous building declaration for former nursing home
Once a grand building, the former Merrill Memorial Manor on Dresden Avenue is deteriorating badly, neighbors say.
History on the move: Historic Augusta building being relocated Sunday
The 6,200-square-foot, 3-story house at 15 Western Ave., a John Calvin Stevens design from 1899, will be driven through the middle of Maine’s capital city.
