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.

Former chief of staff named next Army assistant adjutant general

University of Rhode Island recognizes local dean’s list students

Belgrade man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Manchester bank robbery

Clinton Richard Damboise, 47, robbed the Camden National Bank branch in Manchester in 2016.

As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt

Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.

Three awards cap off annual business celebration at the Kenney Awards

More than 800 people turned out for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual Kenney Awards at the Augusta Civic Center.

Winners of 3 awards recognizing contributions of local businesses, entrepreneurs to be decided Friday via text voting

Voting will take place at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual formal banquet, the Kenney Awards, which returns to the Augusta Civic Center for the first time since 2020.

Winthrop legion to host Cub Scout recruitment night Jan. 30

The new regional club is for boys and girls in grades K-5 from Winthrop, Monmouth, Manchester and surrounding towns.

Manchester man selected as Patriots difference maker

Mike Johnson volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank.

Health care organizations announce plans to merger