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Published
April 6, 2022

Anson-Madison Water District fell short of state requirements for testing water, trustees say

In a notice this week to customers, trustees said the district previously failed to comply with rules dictating regular water quality tests, reports and filings.
Published
April 5, 2022

Conservationists criticize dam owner for impeding salmon migration along Kennebec River

The Kennebec Coalition and the Conservation Law Foundation say Brookfield Renewable Partners must do more to project the endangered Atlantic salmon at four Brookfield dams from Waterville to Skowhegan.
Published
April 5, 2022

Former Anson, Madison water superintendent enters not guilty plea to theft charges

Michael Corson entered his plea Tuesday in Somerset County Superior Court in response to allegations by authorities that he illegally sold old water mains to a scrap metal dealer.
Published
April 4, 2022

Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues

Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.
Published
April 4, 2022

With revenues on the rise, specialty food maker finds ample room at new Winslow site

Maine Crisp is currently based in Waterville but says it will be able to consolidate manufacturing, packaging, retail and other operations at a 17,500-square-foot facility in Winslow.

Published
April 4, 2022

Underground explosion closes Richmond businesses, prompts evacuations, but causes no damage or injuries

Emergency workers close Route 197, near entrances to Exit 43 Quik Stop and close to Interstate 295.
Published
April 3, 2022

As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals

Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain "forever chemicals," were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
Published
April 2, 2022

Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages

The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.
Published
April 1, 2022

In search for man missing in Sebasticook River, divers had to contend with array of challenges

Rescuers on Friday concluded the search for 36-year-old Justin Howard after divers spent days battling high water, rapid currents, underwater debris and frigid temperatures.
Published
April 1, 2022

Lawyers for Waterville man accused of murdering woman argue evidence improperly obtained by police

The defense attorneys for Nicholas P. Lovejoy said in court this week that police continued to question him after he said he wanted a lawyer if they were going to talk about Melissa Sousa, who was found dead in the basement of their apartment.

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