Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June

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Published
November 13, 2022

Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June

Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.
Published
November 9, 2022

Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years

Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.
Published
November 9, 2022

Election roundup: Municipal races, local ballot questions in central Maine

A roundup of unofficial election results for contested municipal races and ballot questions in the greater Augusta and Waterville areas.
Published
October 31, 2022

Litchfield resident reports missing support dog

Shayla-Mae Sabine is searching for her pit bull, Tovi, a support dog that helps her through seizures and dealing with past traumas.
Published
October 27, 2022

Two candidates vie to become Kennebec County register of deeds

Incumbent Democrat C. Diane Wilson and Republican Matthew Boucher are running for register of deeds, which oversees maintaining and preserving the documents recorded at the registry, including mortgages, deeds and plans.

Published
October 24, 2022

Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.
Published
October 23, 2022

Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
Published
October 22, 2022

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.
Published
October 14, 2022

High costs, loss of local identity drive Litchfield to consider withdrawing from RSU 4

The town is not officially withdrawing from the school district, but a committee met for the first time Thursday to begin discussing options the town has if residents decide to more forward.
Published
October 12, 2022

Litchfield considers withdrawing from RSU 4

The town has not formally decided to withdraw from the Wales-based school district, but has established a committee, scheduled to meet Thursday for the first time, to explore the possibility.