The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife warned people in 2021 not to eat deer and other game found in a 125-square-mile area of central Maine, but the agency announced Monday it has reduced that area to 25 square miles, while also advising people not consume turkey harvested there.
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Fire destroys The Last Unicorn restaurant in downtown Waterville
The blaze early Sunday morning leveled the eatery at 8 Silver St. and forced a road closure on Main Street downtown.
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‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday’s event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
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Driver found in Pittsfield hit-and-run that injured 2, police say
The driver of the vehicle was found after the people were struck Wednesday, but it wasn’t clear if the motorist is in custody or has been charged in the matter.
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Veteran-owned food truck finds pop-up location in Waterville
Hero’s on Wheels is one of many food businesses in recent years to eschew the traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant and take to the road.
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Monmouth man sentenced on child porn charges
Jeffrey B. Matthews is to serve two years in prison after police found explicit images in his possession.
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Richmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after residents oppose cuts
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
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Nearly $1,200 worth of pre-rolled marijuana joints stolen from Winthrop shop
Earth Keeper Cannabis was one of five businesses reportedly burglarized early Monday morning.
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Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales
The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.
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Police: Suspect in custody after shots fired in Anson, standoff with police
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Caplin, 44, is in custody after a two-hour-long standoff with police following the incident.