As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake

The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.

Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland

Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.

Belgrade society plans history walk for May 6

Central Maine fires draw crews from across the region

A small fire in an apartment, a brush fire and a vehicle fire that spread to a garage kept fire crews hopping Friday afternoon and evening.

Kennebec Valley District volunteer Scout leaders hold merit badge college

Belgrade student makes Dickinson College dean’s list

Belgrade Village Dam crumbling and needs $100,000 fix

The residents of towns that are part of an interlocal agreement to maintain and operate the Belgrade Village Dam and two others are being asked at annual town meetings this year to increase their funding by 188% to help fund the repair.

Belgrade voters approve $1.67 million budget

In noting, residents elected Peter Rushton to fill the unexpired term of Selectman Rick Damren, who died while in office.

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.

Belgrade student makes dean’s list at Fairfield University