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Officials waiting for ice to flow in southern Kennebec County
A day after U.S. Coast Guard tugs completed their ice-breaking operation in the Kennebec River, officials are looking for the river to flush the channel clear of ice.
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Coast Guard cutters head up Kennebec River in new ice-breaking bid
Two cutters broke ice up on Thursday to Gardiner, and one nearly that far, following an unprecedented midwinter effort to ward against flooding.
Posted inMaine Crime
Kennebec County courts Feb. 15-21
A roundup of cases closed Feb. 15-21, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted in attack on fellow inmate at Kennebec County jail
Elijah Ashley’s aggravated assault charge carries a maximum of 30 years’ imprisonment.
Posted inLocal & State
Local emergency officials beefing up response protocols after major flood
After an ice jam in Farmingdale caused riverside flooding in Augusta and Hallowell, emergency management officials are reviewing the way they responded and changing protocols.
Posted inLocal & State
CMP crews working to restore power to central Maine customers after storm
There were no reports of flooding Wednesday in Somerset and northern Kennebec counties, but officials are keeping an eye on waterways because a warmup is expected over the weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Crash cuts power to 3,700 in Kennebec County
A motor struck a utility pole Monday night in Readfield, authorities say.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebec County officials: We’re worried about marijuana regulation costs
Local officials say proposals to set and regulate a commercial marijuana market in the state have no provision to share tax proceeds with counties, and they don’t want taxpayers to foot the bill.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville agency seeks more volunteer drivers amid dip in help
John Bryant and another 90 or so drivers take people who are elderly, poor, suffering from an illness or special needs, or are disabled to appointments and jobs throughout central Maine.