Manchester maine

Published
August 15, 2023

More Eurasian milfoil found near island on Cobbossee Lake

The recent discovery comes months after Maine legislators passed a law requiring the cleaning, draining and drying of boats to curb the spread of invasive plants.
Published
August 6, 2023

Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples

About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
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 5, 2023

The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed

The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.
Published
June 27, 2023

Veteran golfer Thea Davis fends off young pursuers at Maine Event

Davis, 65, finishes as top female finisher thanks to clutch putt on the 18th hole.

Published
May 28, 2023

Manchester YMCA building sold to Woodfords Family Services

The Westbrook-based social service agency plans to expand its clinical, behavioral health and education services in central Maine through its new Manchester facility, once renovations, which could take more than a year, are completed.
Published
February 21, 2023

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Published
February 7, 2023

Belgrade man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Manchester bank robbery

Clinton Richard Damboise, 47, robbed the Camden National Bank branch in Manchester in 2016.
Published
October 19, 2022

Kennebec Property Services — the ‘Maine Cabin Masters’ — settles with US EPA over violations of lead paint safety rules

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.
Published
October 18, 2022

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.