Readfield’s municipal taxes expected to decrease, but school, county could lead to overall hike

Town taxpayers still could pay more, depending on school and county tax commitments; but municipal goverment will ask for less in the next fiscal year.

Maranacook students presented the Thomas Cup

Swimm, Vincent, together with three Baxter Academy students, win the overnight IT competition.

Readfield Historical Society honors Marius Peladeau

Maine historian presented certificate of honor March 16 during annual meeting and program.

Cray earns Sharon Barker Student Activism Award

Vintage photos focus of program March 16

Maranacook Community High School first-semester honor roll

Sen. Bellows to hold public office hours Feb. 23 in Gardiner

Central Maine superintendents: Snow days more common now than the past

School officials said icing events have spurred more cancellations than they did in previous decades.

Claim of state dispatch center underfunding disputed as Gardiner looks to rally affected Kennebec County towns

Cliff Wells denies Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason's claim the regional dispatch center is underfunded, while Gardiner proposes a solution to keep the center running for 22 communities.

State-run dispatch center in Augusta allegedly underfunded for years

A lack of funding for the state-run regional communications center in Augusta has contributed to the dispatch service problems 22 Kennebec County communities currently face.