China officials reveal plan to harvest town-owned forest for first time since 1998

There will be two informational sessions on the management plan Saturday, one at 10 a.m. at the Town Office's portable building and another on site at 11 a.m. that will begin at the China Primary School bus circle.

China man, Augusta woman accused of sexual exploitation of child

Jared D. Jandreau, 35, of China, and Jessica E. Cox, 31, of Augusta, were indicted Friday by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Conflicts of interest mire firefighter stipend debate in latest China budget conversation

The China select board was split over whether to declare that three members of the town's budget committee, who are firefighters or have family members who are, should recuse themselves from discussing and voting on volunteer firefighter stipends.

Fiberight waste facility opens doors after delays, serving central Maine region

After more than a year of delays, the Hampden-based trash-to-fuel plant is processing trash from 115 Maine communities, and hopes to see that number climb.

Stipend deal ends China officials’ funding standoff with fire agencies

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 Monday night to release $30,000 in stipend funding for volunteer firefighters, but cautioned the fire departments "are liable for compliance with state and federal law."

Third time’s the charm for Chadwick as he wins seat on China select board

Wayne Chadwick wins seat after two previous runs, and 20-year veteran Irene Belanger will serve another two-year term on the Select Board.

Windsor’s Ben Legasse completes Eagle Scout Project

Longtime select person, budget committee member, newcomer vie for two China select board seats

Three other local positions are unopposed and three more have no candidates. Residents to choose path forward on medical marijuana facilities in town. Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the portable building at 571 Lakeview Drive.

Roundup: Waterville area Halloween events

Family-friendly events are planned across the Waterville area on Thursday.

China selectman resigns, citing ongoing tension over fire department funds

Jeff LaVerdiere's place on the town's select board will be filled either in a special election or during the presidential primary election in March.