Central Maine communities rethink winter holiday celebrations

With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, communities and families are finding new and less risky ways to celebrate the holidays.

Lovejoy Pond Improvement Association finishes Watershed Survey

The completed survey report is expected by spring.

Growing pains on Maine’s many lakes

From mooring disputes to Jet Skis, the state's great ponds are seeing an uptick in disputes related to ever more use.

New textile recycling program places bins across Kennebec Valley

The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.

Wayne Community Church Auction online July 10 through 17

Auction proceeds will benefit missions of the church and community programs.

Jackie Gordon named CATC’s 2020 Student of the Year

Wayne’s Grace Burleigh treated to 20-car parade for 101st birthday

Veterans honored on Memorial Day with virtual ceremonies in central Maine

Many central Maine communities recorded programs honoring veterans Monday as most in-person events were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Grace Burleigh receives Wayne Cane

Burleigh, Wayne's oldest citizen, will turn 101 on June 1.

Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions

Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.