Local students make Massachusetts university dean’s list

Local Wreaths Across America fundraiser kicks off Veterans Day

Remembrance wreaths will be distributed at the local veterans’ cemeteries in Augusta, Chelsea on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 17.

Chelsea student makes Illinois university dean’s list

Morning fire destroys garage, two vehicles in Augusta

Official: City Fire Department investigating cause of fire, although there is no indication of foul play.

Chelsea woman, 95, dies in early morning fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and an autopsy is planned for Sunday.

Pool testing at Chelsea school helps keep students in school during surge of COVID-19 cases

Without pool testing, news of the eight cases in the past week would have resulted in 72 individuals of both students and staff members in quarantine. With pool testing, only five students needed to quarantine.

Gardiner Ambulance looks to expand service

Fire Chief Richard Sieberg is expected to present options for improving service to communities in the Gardiner Ambulance coverage area.

Winter holiday celebrations in central Maine heat up this weekend

Across central Maine, communities are embracing the winter holiday season with parades, tree lightings, special appearances and holiday food.

Chelsea-area school board votes to continue discussion around where to send high school students

Approaching nearly 10 years of using Wiscasset High School as the school "of record" for RSU 12's high school-aged students, Superintendent Howie Tuttle asked the board if they would like to continue the relationship.

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.