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Published
March 24, 2023

Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots

For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.
Published
March 2, 2023

Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man

In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.
Published
February 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.
Published
February 14, 2023

School meals served on remote learning days will now be reimbursed by the state

The news could be a boon to central Maine districts that were facing thousands of dollars of unbudgeted expenses or ending the school year in late June.
Published
February 13, 2023

Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance

Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
Published
February 13, 2023

School until late June or thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses?

Districts, including those based in Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, are no longer reimbursed for providing students meals on remote learning days, complicating efforts to reschedule missed hours of instruction.
Published
February 10, 2023

First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County

Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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
February 6, 2023

Legislative committee votes to approve free state park access to Indigenous people

The bill is sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop.
Published
January 23, 2023

Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns

The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.