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Published
August 4, 2023

Law enforcement agencies look to shift strategies amid rising drug arrests, overdoses

Police in Fairfield and Skowhegan are among the agencies shifting their resources as the drug epidemic in Maine continues to take root, with 715 people statewide dying last year of a drug overdose.
Published
August 4, 2023

Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall

The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.
Published
August 3, 2023

Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student

Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Published
August 2, 2023

Popular festival returns to Waterville offering plenty of food, music and sun

Taste of Waterville was held downtown Wednesday at Head of Falls along the Kennebec River and an estimated 10,000 people joined in the fun.
Published
August 1, 2023

Police say public is not at risk after man killed in Augusta

A neighbor said it's hard not to worry after a 34-year-old man was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road.

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Published
August 1, 2023

Beverage makers, enthusiasts to flock to Augusta as Kennebec River Brewfest returns

The annual event, put on by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, draws people from across Maine and New England to try out the latest from craft beverage makers from across the state.
Published
July 31, 2023

Woman arrested on charge she hit officer with car in Hallowell after getting angry over Ironman 70.3 Maine traffic jam

Police say Katherine D. Kelley, 34, of Belmont faces several charges, including felony-level assault on a police officer.
Published
July 31, 2023

Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash in Benton

Keith Harris, 74, of Benton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office said occurred July 22.
Published
July 31, 2023

Large areas of milfoil found in Cobbossee Lake deal latest blow in enduring battle against invasive plant

A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.
Published
July 31, 2023

Two rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick

After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.