Chelsea-area school board votes to continue discussion around where to send high school students

Approaching nearly 10 years of using Wiscasset High School as the school "of record" for RSU 12's high school-aged students, Superintendent Howie Tuttle asked the board if they would like to continue the relationship.

Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again

While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.

NY man arrested in Chelsea following alleged armed robbery, police standoff

Johnny L. Walker, 40, of Rochester, New York, has been charged with robbery, aggravated drug trafficking and creating a standoff, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.

Chelsea-area school district to participate in pool testing, mandate masks inside

After a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night's school board meeting, Regional School Unit 12 plans to register for pool testing in the coming days and universally require masks for students, staff and visitors.

Kennebec Journal area June 8 election roundup

Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday's voting.

Erskine Academy MPA Principal’s Award winner seeks career as engineer to find ‘real-world solutions’

Michael Nicholas III hopes to attend Northeastern University in Boston, which he knows would be quite a change from central Maine.

Town of Chelsea to vote on $1.6 million budget at June 8 election

The budget is an increase of nearly $100,000, which the town manager says is due mainly to costs for town roads.

Kennebec County budget undergoes first review

County officials are proposing a $14.3 million spending plan, a 5.12% overall budget increase, which could mean nearly a 5.7% hike in what's raised through property taxes in Kennebec County.

Chelsea teen receives MPA Principal’s Award

Locally sourced ingredients focus of new lunch menu at Chelsea-area elementary school

Nutritional Director Michael Flynn said Regional School Unit 12 is looking to add new items to the menu so students can "make connections to where their food is coming from."