Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest

In the county hardest hit by the invasive browntail moth, Litchfield arborist Eben Mann is taking to the air with a drone and a specially developed tool to cut down the nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.

Local students make Emerson College dean’s list

Clinton resident receives Boston Post Cane

Burnham completes beach stormwater erosion project as it battles algae blooms

Project part of watershed protection plan that is to start in 2023.

Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic

The hospital's EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.

Burnham man who survived building collapse 34 years ago wants those in Florida to know ‘people care about them’

The L'Ambiance Plaza building collapsed April 23, 1987, and Edward LeBel still harbors vivid memories of surviving the tragedy that killed 28 people.

Turnout light at annual Burnham Town Meeting

Voters fill four town positions Friday, but the final budget will not be available until Monday.

Burnham annual Town Meeting set for Saturday

Voters will consider approving a proposed $660,295 budget as part of the 60-article warrant.

Watershed project moves ahead at Unity Pond

Groups looking to address algae problems at Unity Pond, also known as Lake Winnecook, have secured a grant to conduct a study and hire a manager for a project that could eventually cost millions of dollars.

Grant awarded to study Lake Winnecook

The lake, also known as Unity Pond, is located in the towns of Burnham, Troy and Unity.