Man who shot, killed another in West Gardiner sentenced to 10 years in prison

Derrick Dupont, initially charged with murder for killing James Haskell in 2017, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and claimed he acted out of fear.

‘Coffee with Chloe’ set for April 28 in Jefferson

Those who have a specific issue to address are asked to contact Rep. Chloe Maxmin in advance.

Chelsea selectboard favors ownership — not lease — of LED streetlights

Selectboard members expressed their preference Thursday for owning the town's streetlight fixtures before switching to LEDs, which would require $13,945 in funding at Town Meeting,

Paver found not guilty of aggravated assault — but guilty of lesser charge — in 2017 Chelsea altercation

In its third day of trial, a jury finds Stephen T. Bard guilty of assaulting a co-worker in a dispute over water usage.

Chelsea paving crew fight continues in courtroom

Steven T. Bard is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly repeatedly hitting a fellow member of a paving crew while working in Chelsea in 2017.

RSU 12 spending expected to increase by $811,289 next year

Superintendent Howard Tuttle spoke to the Chelsea Selectboard on Thursday about the budget, which could jump 6 percent locally.

Sen. Bellows to hold public office hours Feb. 23 in Gardiner

Claim of state dispatch center underfunding disputed as Gardiner looks to rally affected Kennebec County towns

Cliff Wells denies Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason's claim the regional dispatch center is underfunded, while Gardiner proposes a solution to keep the center running for 22 communities.

State-run dispatch center in Augusta allegedly underfunded for years

A lack of funding for the state-run regional communications center in Augusta has contributed to the dispatch service problems 22 Kennebec County communities currently face.

Video: Watch firefighters battle blaze in Chelsea

Two cats, two birds and a dog are presumed dead after fire at 31 Keith St. on Tuesday afternoon.