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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Landlords say Augusta rental ordinance requiring inspections, annual fee, would raise rents
A rental inspection ordinance proposed by city staff to address safety concerns in rental housing in the city would charge landlords a $100 fee, require inspections and has drawn strong opposition.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns
Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney's Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature considers big hike in fines for distracted driving
A proposal would hike penalty for drivers using mobile phones from $50 to $500 for a first offense.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Augusta City Council expresses concerns about short-term housing rentals
Officials question whether the city's ongoing housing shortage could be worsened if more housing were converted into short-term vacation rentals.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2022
Concerns about dangerous rental housing in Augusta may prompt inspections through license system
Due to the ongoing housing shortage, tenants are afraid to report safety hazards to the city for fear they could lose their housing, officials say.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Construction of new $20.5 million Augusta police station to begin this week
Construction of the 25,000-square-foot facility on Willow Street is expected to get underway at full-speed Monday.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Skowhegan public safety building still on track, town manager says
Skowhegan's top administrator, Christine Almand, said Wednesday that officials are discussing ways to negotiate a solution to extra funding needed for the new public safety building.
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