‘It’s like doing two jobs’: Somerset County teachers struggle to meet demands of hybrid learning

As Regional School Unit 74 prepares for discussions on the third phase of its reopening plan, a teacher expresses concerns she and colleagues share, including fatigue and burnout.

State police, sheriff’s office investigate Anson man’s death

Dwain Libby, 52, of West Mills Road was found apparently ill and incoherent at his home Monday and died later that night at a Portland hospital.

Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.

Waterville orders all restaurants, bars to close

Waterville's COVID-19 Task Force, which met for the first time Monday and plans to meet daily, also ordered City Hall closed to the public.

Victims injured in head-on crash in Norridgewock in critical condition

LifeFlight was called to fly the victims of the crash from Redington-Fairview Hospital in Skowhegan to Portland and Bangor hospitals for treatment of multiple serious injuries.

Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School

One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.

Madison businesses buy gas meters for local fire departments in wake of Farmington explosion

Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.

Madison businesses buy gas meters for firefighters in wake of Farmington blast

Two were donated by Backyard Farms and one by Bob Shipley of Bob's Cash Fuel Oil.

Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits

Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties