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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Kennebec County commissioners endorse $19.3 million budget with 5% increase to taxes
The budget reflects nearly an 11% increase in county spending, in part to pay for unfunded state requirement to provide medication-assisted treatment at the county jail.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2023
SCORE Central Maine named Northeast Region 2023 chapter of year
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce's Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2023
Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment
Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades
Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that's likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2022
Thousands in central Maine lose power as winter storm grips region
A massive storm that has rolled across the U.S. blew into central Maine on Friday with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 65 mph.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood
The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Kennebec County secures new office space in Augusta for sheriff’s department
Kennebec County commissioners have bought 73 Winthrop St., the former home of the Maine Primary Care Association, to house the administrative offices of the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.
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