Augusta councilors approve state-mandated changes to encourage more housing

The changes will allow accessory dwelling units and apartment buildings to be built in areas where they are not allowed now.

Week In Photos Dec. 1-8, 2023

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Reporting Aside: Beware the square holiday cards

Who knew that mailing square Christmas cards poses a problem for the U.S. Post Office? Amy Calder writes.

Waterville, shelter officials help homeless people at river find shelter as bitter weather arrives

City Manager Bryan Kaenrath is asking people to train to become volunteers to help staff a warming center during severe weather this winter.

Police identify three suspects in connection with Norridgewock armed robbery that led to hourslong search

The three suspects were not cooperative when asked to identify themselves to officials, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.

$2.9 million in upgrades on horizon for Gardiner wastewater treatment plant

Waterville launches system to alert residents of emergencies, other city events

Residents can sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, pager or voicemail.

Waterville murderer appeals conviction, lawyer says police improperly entered apartment

Maine's highest court hears an appeal by Nicholas P. Lovejoy, who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2019 shooting death of Melissa Sousa.

As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency

Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight's meeting.

Kennebec Valley Community College launches Business Entrepreneurship Program

The four-month program is free to those who enroll this January.