Large areas of milfoil found in Cobbossee Lake deal latest blow in enduring battle against invasive plant

A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.

Kennebec county teams seek orders for fall community build season

The deadline for having windows measured is around Sept. 30.

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.

Winthrop police recover camper filled with allegedly stolen items

The items inside the camper appear to have been stolen in Monmouth, police said. No arrests have been made.

Local students earn degrees from Plymouth State University

Veteran golfer Thea Davis fends off young pursuers at Maine Event

Davis, 65, finishes as top female finisher thanks to clutch putt on the 18th hole.

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.

Another camper reported stolen from Scott’s Recreation in Manchester

The theft in late April involved a camper parked in the same spot as a camper that was stolen in October from the dealership's overflow lot.

Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland

Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.

Homeschoolers of Maine convention set for April 21, 22

Programs and workshops are planned in Augusta and Manchester.