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Published
January 30, 2019

Sustain Mid-Maine to move out of Waterville City Hall after mayor complains

Mayor Nick Isgro calls the environmental organization, which supports a plastic bag ban he opposes, a "special interest group."
Published
November 18, 2018

Augusta man accused of stealing 2 manhole covers, other items

David H. Dickens is among those indicted on various charges by a grand jury in Kennebec County.
Published
November 1, 2018

Maine community colleges see Question 5 as $15 million investment

Kennebec Valley Community College would receive nearly $2.2 million if the referendum is approved by voters Nov. 6.
Published
October 25, 2018

Former state official says Maine fails its poor

The governor's office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon's remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
Published
October 16, 2018

State changes dispatching software, causing stir for contracting towns

After the state's switch to the Spillman computer-aided dispatch program, the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office and the Gardiner Police Department face the decision of buying it or seeking dispatch service elsewhere.
Published
October 15, 2018

Two Newport men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin in central Maine

Kennebec County law enforcement agencies helped investigate the case, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Published
September 24, 2018

Missing Winslow woman believed to have taken her own life

The body of Rianne L. Andrews was found off Lord Road in Benton on Monday morning.
Published
September 7, 2018

Family of man who died in 2014 in Kennebec County jail files lawsuit in federal court

Dana A. Kitchin, 64, died of a massive hemorrhage from a ruptured spleen and bled to death internally as he cried out for medical help while in his cell, the complaint alleges.
Published
May 30, 2018

Terry Hayes sues state for right to campaign at polls during June 12 primaries

The gubernatorial candidate's campaign says since she is an independent, and not the primary ballot, she should be allowed to engage 'with the electorate at polling places.'
Published
April 20, 2018

Maine judge orders reopening of probe into invalid signatures submitted by U.S. Senate candidate

The campaign of state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, contends that Max Linn didn't collect enough valid signatures from registered Republicans to appear on the June primary ballot.