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Published
July 2, 2021

Augusta man charged with arson after allegedly setting off fireworks inside apartment

Gerald Stackpole, 44, was arrested Thursday after a Jefferson Street apartment caught fire as a result of his alleged use of fireworks, police say.
Published
July 1, 2021

Authorities rule Somerville death a homicide

Officials say Joel Williams, 48, died as the result of gunshot wounds following an altercation Wednesday.
Published
July 1, 2021

New lower ‘forever chemical’ standard increases local households that need filter system

With the lower legal limit of 20 parts per trillion for PFAS in drinking water, the number of households in the area that need filtration systems increased to 110, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Published
July 1, 2021

Serious injury reported as Belgrade cleans up from destructive ‘microburst’ storm

A person was extricated from her car and taken to the hospital, officials said, while weather service officials said some 300 trees were uprooted by the intense storm with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph.
Published
June 30, 2021

Police investigating Somerville death, following altercation

One man was found deceased, police say, while another was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

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Published
June 27, 2021

Members of state worker’s union rally for livable wage ahead of contract renewal

Those who did not attend the Sunday rally had to work a 'second job' to pay their bills, according to the speakers at the event.
Published
June 25, 2021

Number of Fairfield residents needing bottled water doubles over new ‘forever chemical’ limits

The town of Fairfield will hire a local firm, Dirigo Engineering, to assist in its project to expand the public drinking water system.
Published
June 25, 2021

Thomas College students take top 2 spots in ‘Greenlight Maine’ business challenge

Jake Warn and Dylan Veilleux took home $10,000 and $7,500, respectively, to use for their businesses.
Published
June 24, 2021

Skowhegan business owner reopens doors after fears for safety following threatening messages

Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.
Published
June 24, 2021

Kennebec County Republican Committee votes to censure Collins

While the move is only procedural and unlikely to affect Sen. Susan Collins, experts say it is part of a populist shift in the Republican Party from the local to the national level.