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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.

Published
October 11, 2022

In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources

The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
Published
September 25, 2022

In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Published
August 29, 2022

Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership

Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.
Published
May 23, 2022

Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years

A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Published
April 27, 2022

With new properties in Manchester and Vassalboro, Kennebec Land Trust now has 7,500 acres of conserved land

The 132-acre area in Manchester and 36-acre addition to the Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat to include trails for hiking, cross country skiing and other low-impact recreational activities.

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