Two Kennebec County Democrats face off for party nomination in county commissioner race

State House Rep. Charlotte Warren and Philip Garwood, chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Kennebec River Rail Trail, will face off in the Democratic primary to fill the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat being vacated by Nancy Rines.

Pittston residents to vote on $1.5 million budget at annual Town Meeting

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School, 1023 Pittston School Street in Pittston, marking the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic that residents vote on warrant articles in the traditional meeting style.

Decades ago, Ukrainian refugees found ‘heaven’ on farms in Maine

From 1949 to 1955, refugee families from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia stayed at Freedom Farm in Kennebunkport as they built new lives in America. Some later moved to farms in Kennebec County.

Discarded materials leads to damaging fire at Pittston home, official says

Pittston Fire Chief Joshua Johnson said some discarded materials ignited the fire outside the house, which spread into the roof.

Pittston to host public hearings this week on marijuana rules, building code ordinance

A public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana ordinance is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, and a hearing on the updated building code ordinance is planned for 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Town Office.

Local students make dean’s list at Rhode Island university

Fishermen eager for central Maine smelt camps to open

After a short 2021 season, smelt camp operators and fishermen hope for a strong season, following a blast of ice-making weather earlier this month across the region.

Central Maine’s goats like to pig out on Christmas trees

Many farmers like to pitch old trees into animals' pens to give them something fresh and green during long, difficult winters

Maine Lives Lost: Ronnie Rines, 61, claimed by COVID soon after retiring from BIW

After 40 years on the job, he had dreams of fixing up his house to sell it and simplify his life. He was unvaccinated and tested positive just weeks after he retired.

Gardiner Ambulance looks to expand service

Fire Chief Richard Sieberg is expected to present options for improving service to communities in the Gardiner Ambulance coverage area.