Chelsea Maine

Published
February 10, 2023

Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area

The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.
Published
January 7, 2023

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.
Published
November 11, 2022

At Cabin in the Woods, veterans find stability and community

`You're always welcome there,' said a resident of the development, which provides permanent housing for homeless veterans. `Veterans stick together.'
Published
August 8, 2022

After car hits Chelsea Town Office, officials pursue repairs, not replacement

For the next several weeks, town board meetings are to be held at alternate locations as town officials seek estimates on fixing hole created when car hit building last Wednesday.
Published
April 26, 2022

Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston

The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Published
January 1, 2022

Chelsea woman, 95, dies in early morning fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and an autopsy is planned for Sunday.
Published
October 9, 2021

Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again

While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
Published
March 9, 2021

Craig Hickman sworn in after historic win in special Senate election

Craig Hickman of Winthrop earned nearly two-thirds of the votes in the district, which encompasses southern Kennebec County. He was sworn in Wednesday morning.
Published
March 8, 2021

Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty

At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Published
March 5, 2021

Maine Ethics Commission to meet on Senate District 14 campaign complaint

The complaint alleges that electronic signs used by William Guerrette lacked a disclosure statement of who paid for them. That disclosure was added to the signs at the request of the commission.