The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
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Three men arrested in Kennebec County on drug trafficking charges, officials say
Timothy Dumas and Dustin Schultz of Manchester and Paul M. Adams of Augusta face multiple charges after deputies found illegal drugs inside their vehicles during recent traffic stops, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine congressional delegation seeks pay boost for VA employees in Kennebec, Penobscot counties
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree say the pay increase is needed to help with recruitment and retention of employees at Veterans Affairs facilities, which many Maine residents rely on for care.
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Kennebec County hires new emergency management director
John Brenenstuhl, 44, brings experience in the fire and emergency medical services to his new post.
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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.
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Kennebec County logs most flood-related damage in Maine — almost $581,000 — from late-April storm
Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration to unlock federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged by recent rainfall and flooding.
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Augusta city councilor with political organizing background sworn in as new Kennebec County register of probate
Abigail St. Valle, 31, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime register Kathleen Ayers.
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Winthrop teen summonsed after crash sends pickup truck into Cobbossee Stream
Police say Chase Cloutier, 19, of Winthrop, was issued a summons for imprudent speed after the pickup truck he was driving crashed through a guardrail on Route 126 at the West Gardiner-Litchfield town line and ended up submerged.
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Investigation into shooting stalls as details about what happened, and where, remain 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.
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Gardiner officials debate additional spending for property revaluation in city spending plan
City Councilor Terry Berry wants to see funding for a citywide revaluation pushed up the priority list, but infrastructure projects not included in the city’s proposed budget are also emerging priorities.