Easter sunrise service in Waterville emboldens small churches

The annual interfaith gathering held at dawn at Head of Falls has become a tradition for the city's smaller congregations, as churches throughout central Maine face waning attendance and shrinking numbers of parishioners.

State Senate candidate’s campaign flyer featuring Winslow town councilors raises ethics concerns

Michael Perkins, a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate, released a flyer that some residents and town officials say could mislead voters into thinking he has been endorsed by the Winslow Town Council and town of Winslow.

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.

Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta

Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.

Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules

Local officials say they're bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.

World War II veteran from Winslow celebrates 102nd birthday

Lionel Duquette is believed to be one of the oldest veterans in Maine and among the less than 1% of World War II veterans still living.

Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea

Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.

Winslow fire lieutenant accused of stealing more than $12,000 from firefighters association

Shawn Stetson, 34, of Fairfield was arrested for allegedly having withdrawn more than $12,000 in cash from various accounts associated with the Winslow Firefighters Association, officials said Monday.

‘No warning’ official says, as more than 20,000 pounds of food at Winslow pantry soiled by flood

Food for hundreds of families across Kennebec and Somerset counties had to be thrown away after floodwaters breached the Winslow Community Cupboard. Employees say the water came without warning.

Vassalboro Scout pack hosts adult leader training