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Augusta-made film, lost for 100 years, to have second Colonial Theater premiere

by Keith Edwards September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

‘In the River,’ featuring scenes shot on the Kennebec River and Cobbosseecontee Stream, was found filed under the wrong title at the Library of Congress.

Business, Local & State, News

Here’s the latest on the Kennebec River dams sale announced last week

by Ethan Horton September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Impacts on the Somerset Mill, the Skowhegan River Park, flooding and licensing are becoming clearer a week after The Nature Conservancy announced the purchase from Brookfield Renewable Energy.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy

by Emily Duggan September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.

Business, Local & State, News

5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale

by Ethan Horton September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.