Man identified as suspect in Massachusetts shooting taken into custody in Embden

The U.S. Marshals Service said a federal task force had been tracking Tylor Santos, 29, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for his role in a January shooting in New Bedford.

Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say

Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.

Three charged after Skowhegan search yields stolen firearms, fentanyl and other illicit drugs, police say

Those charged include Roger Lloyd Jr., 24, and Dakota Merril, 19, whose Skowhegan apartment was searched Wednesday, according to officials.

Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine

Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.

Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation

Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.

At least 1 person hurt in Embden house explosion

A log home caught fire after an explosion Friday afternoon. Emergency personnel from several agencies were en route to the scene, authorities said.

Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties

Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person "until the Maine CDC steps in."

Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year

The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.

‘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.