The Manchester-based company featured on a Discovery network reality TV show has paid a $16,500 fine and will dedicate airtime to educating the public about federal lead safety rules surrounding home renovations.
Chris Bouchard
Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Augusta police investigate report of armed robbery at Camden National bank
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and no one has been arrested, police said.
Posted inLocal & State
In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources
The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
Posted inLocal & State
In response to thefts, Hallowell to fly Pride flags on City Hall, Water Street for one month
The issue prompted debate regarding whether nongovernmental flags should be raised outside municipal buildings.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Augusta man charged with stealing Pride flags in Hallowell
Caleb Braginton-Hoyt, 28, was arrested after allegedly stealing flags from two residences and the NAMI Maine building in Hallowell.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership
Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.
Posted inLocal & State
Financial hardship drives Harlow Gallery to close after nearly 60 years in downtown Hallowell
The Kennebec Valley Art Association, which runs the Harlow, will continue as a traveling arts organization.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Local & State
Gardiner art walk returns for the first time since 2019
ArtWalk Gardiner, with the exception of a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, has been going on strong for nearly two decades.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebec Land Trust expands conservation area, recreation opportunities in Fayette
The land trust recently acquired the 74-acre Hales Pond Woodland Preserve in Fayette, which will allow for hiking, hunting, snowshoeing paddling and fishing.