Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom

Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.

Spate of stolen campaign signs reported across central Maine

Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

CODA Chorus to start rehearsals, lists concert dates

Manchester fire chief charged with pretending to be law enforcement officer

Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town 'constable,' a position that does not exist.

Maranacook Community High School names top 10 seniors

Christian Dunlap has been named class valedictorian, and Casidy Tims salutatorian.

From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine

The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.

FEMA centers wrapping up Maine operations as deadline looms to apply for storm disaster recovery

The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.

Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new problems, experts say

As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that's affecting everything from algae to moose.

The 2024 Kenney Awards celebrate the success of businesses in the Kennebec Valley

The event drew around 900 people to the Augusta Civic Center on Friday to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Manchester man killed after being struck by truck on I-95 in Augusta

Matthew Galletta, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of what was reported as a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday.