Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge

Chief Paul Ferland said he is 'convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.'

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 2-8

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 2-8 2024.

‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls

Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. 'We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,' said one official.

Central Maine arrest log: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Oct. 26-Nov.1, 2024.

Augusta man indicted on charges he punched, slapped, threatened woman

Kennebec County grand jury releases October indictments.

Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary

Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil's Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.

Woodworkers festival brings chainsaw art, pine car racing to Monmouth

The first Woodworkers Tool Festival hosted by the Maine Cabin Masters and Kennebec Cabin Co. had dozens of woodworking vendors, demonstrations and classes.

Windsor Fair Apple Pie Contest recognizes winners

Stay or go? Dresden committee outlines 4 options for future of the town’s students

Following a year and a half of gathering information from a variety of sources, Dresden's Education Exploratory Committee laid out four likely options for educating the town's students, including remaining in Regional School Unit 2 or closing the school altogether.

Central Maine arrest log: Aug. 30-Sept. 6

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 30-Sept. 6, 2024.