Kennebec County justice system reforming bail, mental health, drug treatment

Three initiatives seek to reduce the amount of time poor or mentally ill people spend in custody before they're convicted.

Threat of Kennebec River flooding lessened as storm moves west

While the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Maine, the heaviest rain will miss the state as the storm tracks more west than earlier forecasts indicated.

Rain, rising temperature could set up Kennebec River flooding next week

With temperature expected to stay above freezing this weekend, the rate of snowmelt in the Kennebec River watershed could cause flooding early next week.

Predicting Mother Nature nearly impossible, but central Maine forecast not calling for dramatic melting, flooding

The late-week weather looks good for a slow thaw.

Weather officials: Flood risk ‘above normal’ for central Maine this spring

The River Flow Advisory Commission forecast an higher than average flood risk based on high snowfall levels and cold weather on Thursday.

Brief thaw brings rain, slick driving conditions to central Maine

Forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather Friday and Saturday.

Male inmate found dead at Kennebec County jail in Augusta

Outdoor worship service held at Kineowatha Park

Wild animals putting residents on edge

Deputy injured in Belgrade crash