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Published
March 13, 2022

Maine voters to see new district numbers beside candidate names on November ballot

The redistricting process is conducted every 10 years, following the U.S. census, and ensures districts' populations do not become unbalanced and run afoul of the one-person, one-vote principle.
Published
March 12, 2022

Eight-hour standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest early Saturday

Edward M. Poch, 64, is being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and a gun at a Whitefield house, leading to a standoff with Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and the Maine State Police.
Published
March 12, 2022

Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease

Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
Published
March 12, 2022

Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags

High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Published
March 9, 2022

Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says

The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Published
March 9, 2022

Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down

Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock's annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
Published
March 7, 2022

Idaho-based company completes purchase of longstanding Unity telecom UniTel

The sale to Direct Communications, based in Rockland, Idaho, is expected to provide the capital that will allow UniTel to expand and upgrade the fiber optic network in the communities that it serves.
Published
March 6, 2022

Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021

Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.
Published
March 5, 2022

Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest

In the county hardest hit by the invasive species, a Litchfield arborist is taking to the air with specially developed tools to cut down nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.
Published
March 4, 2022

Parents of Pittsfield man killed in standoff had earlier expressed alarm over his behavior

The night before the Feb. 25 standoff with officers, the parents of Gregory Lasselle had called Pittsfield police concerned about his 'state of mind.'

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