While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
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NY man arrested in Chelsea following alleged armed robbery, police standoff
Johnny L. Walker, 40, of Rochester, New York, has been charged with robbery, aggravated drug trafficking and creating a standoff, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
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Man, 59, wounded when shot in Chelsea
The man, whom police did not identify, contacted the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office early Monday to say he had been shot near a residence on Wellman Road.
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Hallowell man capsizes after taking kayak out on flood level Kennebec River
Fire crews spent more than an hour searching for 57-year-old Clyde Penney after his kayak was spotted in the river without him in it.
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Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic
Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.
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Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine
As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
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As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer
Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.
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Tractor-trailer crashes, overturns in Chelsea
Traffic on Route 9 was halted as rescue officials tended to two injured occupants after an accident Thursday afternoon.
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Chelsea man arrested on charge of gross sexual assault
Jesse A. Morang, 37, reportedly assaulted a 16-year-old boy.