Kennebec River flooding in Hallowell, Augusta, Skowhegan, Gardiner

Rain-swollen river overflows banks, again.

Sheriffs bust 3 more illegal cannabis operations in Somerset County

More than 1,000 marijuana plants, over 30 pounds of processed cannabis, and other "drug paraphernalia and documentation" was confiscated when authorities executed search warrants at two residences in Norridgewock and one in Madison, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.

Founder of Madison wood fiber insulation company to be Golden’s guest at State of the Union Address

Congressman Jared Golden invited the president of TimberHP, Josh Henry, to join him at the U.S. Capitol Thursday night, saying he helped ensure one of Maine's heritage industries will have a future.

Police: Canaan man arrested after leading officer on chase, crashing vehicle

Nicholas Hanson, 39, led police Friday on a chase through Skowhegan and into Madison, where he crashed, according to officials.

‘Sherlock Holmes: The Ice Palace Murders’ planned at Lakewood Theater

Somerset County partnership between Sheriff’s Office, public health agency latest to tackle opioid epidemic

The new program includes an overdose “quick response” team and two community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.

Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea

Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.

After Madison shoppers raise concerns, Hannaford says friendly feline not banned from store

People had taken to social media in recent days concerned that Rascal the cat had been banned from the store, but a Hannaford spokesperson said the store is just asking that treats for Rascal be given to her outside the store.

Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project

Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.

As Maine celebrates its apple harvest, growers say the rainy summer made for a good haul

Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.