Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.

Waterville Planning Board to consider extension on Lockwood Mill project expected to exceed $30 million

The owner of the former mill buildings on Water Street is seeking an extension on plans to convert vacant space into residential and commercial uses.

After decades in National Guard, pastor returns to Pittsfield church with new mission and purpose

The Rev. Andy Gibson is back ministering at First Congregational Church and he hopes to play a leading role in supporting members of the military and their families.

Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.

Winslow officials consider replacing aging, problematic Town Office

The town has received three proposals from firms for the design of a new municipal complex to replace one that opened in 1965.

Morning Sentinel, Kennebec Journal staff take top honors at annual Maine press ceremony

The Maine Press Association's annual awards ceremony was held Saturday at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor.

Complete results: 2022 Maine press awards for the Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Police: Suspect in Winslow incident apprehended, taken into custody at Fairfield truck stop

A news release from Fairfield's police department says a suspect from a Winslow incident was apprehended Saturday morning at a Circle K truck stop in Fairfield.

Skowhegan girls come out for Youth Hunting Day

Two teenage girls — one a first-timer and the other a 'deer machine' — talk about scoring big on Youth Hunting Day in Skowhegan.

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.