Augusta landfill fees to increase in September

Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.

Central Maine arrest log: July 20-26, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for July 20-26, 2024.

After clashing with selectmen, Pittston road commissioner to receive his stipend — with one stipulation

Sam Snow's pay had been withheld by the Select Board over concerns about his job performance. Going forward, he will have to follow certain guidelines when performing his duties.

Pittston man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accessing child pornography

Robert Brandt, 39, was sentenced in federal court to serve 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release and pay $18,000 in restitution as a result of his conviction for accessing child sexual assault material.

Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race

Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.

Repairs to Jewett Road could cost Pittston close to $2 million, engineer says

A civil engineering firm has evaluated Jewett Road and presented three options for repairs.

Maine Strawberry Pageant crowns new royalty

Pittston Select Board withholding road commissioner’s pay until he meets to discuss his job performance

Road Commissioner Sam Snow has been at the center of municipal controversy over the past year regarding the services he provides the town.

Pittston Fair wraps up annual festivities after rainy weekend

A Pittston Fair Association official estimated at midday Sunday that 1,500 people attended the three-day fair, which began Friday. A weekend in a typical year, without “crazy rain,” would draw up to 3,000.

Pittston Fair returns to its roots with new June dates that signal fresh start to Maine’s fair season

Maine's agricultural fair season kicks off this week with the Pittston Fair, which is returning to its historic June start date for the first time in many years.