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Published
March 29, 2022

Police chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties leads to 9 charges against Thorndike woman

Melissa Keller was charged with violating conditions of release and other offenses following the chase that began early Sunday in Albion and ended with a wreck in Montville.
Published
March 26, 2022

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.
Published
February 24, 2022

Strong winds cut power to thousands in central Maine

Utility crews work through Tuesday and Wednesday nights to make repairs and restore power to customers by Thursday morning.
Published
January 6, 2022

Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say

The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.
Published
November 30, 2021

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.

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Published
November 29, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta

The number of inmates at the facility will be limited until the outbreak ends, Sheriff Ken Mason says.
Published
November 22, 2021

Shot and a shake: Waterville McDonald’s, Maine CDC partner on COVID-19 vaccine clinic offering free milkshakes

McDonald's at 336 Main St. to host coronavirus vaccination clinic from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday as hospitalizations hit record high.
Published
November 16, 2021

Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say

Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
Published
November 2, 2021

Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations

The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he's not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
Published
October 28, 2021

Mount View High School teacher arrested on several charges following Waterville altercation, police say

Karina Beadling, 39, was with her 7-year-old daughter last week when she was taken into custody after Beadling confronted an ex-boyfriend, officials say.