Kennebec county

Published
August 24, 2023

North Yarmouth pilot, student pilot identified as 2 dead in Litchfield plane crash

The pilot of the Wiggins Airways plane has been identified as James Shepard-Kegl, 69, of North Yarmouth, the student pilot was Jumaane Omari Stanley Melville, 37, of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Published
August 22, 2023

Law Court affirms ‘bad faith’ finding in public records case stemming from Kennebec County jail lawsuit

In a rare decision, Maine's highest court said officials wrongfully withheld records about a settlement payment to a Black inmate who alleged he had been assaulted by guards while awaiting trial.
Published
July 27, 2023

More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area

The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
Published
July 7, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
Published
June 8, 2023

Investigation into reported shooting stalls with key details still unclear

The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office said the victim of the shooting has been uncooperative, and it is not known where the shooting took place, how many shots were fired or who owns the gun used.

Published
March 8, 2023

Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns

Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney's Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
Published
February 13, 2023

Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance

Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
Published
January 7, 2023

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
Published
January 3, 2023

Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades

Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that's likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
Published
December 22, 2022

With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood

The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.