Paul Koenig

Staff Writer

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Published
March 9, 2015

Coast Guard to break up Kennebec River ice later this month

The Coast Guard breaks ice as needed during the springtime to prevent ice jams that can lead to flooding.
Published
March 7, 2015

Still no solution in battle over water level at Clary Lake in Whitefield

It’s been just over a year since the owner of Clary Lake Dam in Whitefield filed a suit appealing a water level order from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Published
March 4, 2015

Standoff near Randolph school ends peacefully

No one was hurt after a man in a house near Hamlin School who threatened to shoot police surrendered Wednesday morning.
Published
March 3, 2015

Travis Mills Foundation seeks $1.7M to renovate Elizabeth Arden estate

The foundation announced the Rome and Mount Vernon estate’s purchase Tuesday with plans to renovate it into a retreat for wounded veterans and their families.
Published
March 2, 2015

Central Maine town leaders to meet with legislators over proposed cuts

Potential revenue losses from a proposed two-year state budget will be the topic when town and school officials meet with lawmakers.
Published
March 1, 2015

CSA fair reveals diversification of central Maine farms

A fair showcasing community supported agriculture programs Sunday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church illustrated how some area farms have diversified their offerings and are increasingly collaborating with others farms.
Published
February 28, 2015

For young students, artwork on Harlow Gallery walls a first

Saturday was the opening day of the 12th annual Young at Art K-8 Exhibition at the downtown Hallowell art gallery.
Published
February 27, 2015

Travis Mills Foundation buys former Elizabeth Arden estate

The foundation created by Staff Sgt. Travis Mills plans to open a recreation camp in Maine for combat-wounded veterans and their families on the Rome and Mount Vernon property.
Published
February 26, 2015

Chelsea, Good Shepherd Food Bank team up to help feed hungry students

The school is one of dozens in Kennebec County that have programs coordinated through the food bank to send food home with students in need.
Published
February 25, 2015

Augusta airport to stay open regardless of Homeland Security money

A local TSA supervisor says his staff will stay on the job, even if they won’t be paid.