Woman dies when car hits tree in Monmouth

The fatal crash happened near the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Ouellette Lane, officials said.

Winthrop to upgrade emergency communications system for six other central Maine towns

Town councilors voted Monday to buy land that houses Winthrop's emergency communications tower as part of an over $1.2 million update to the service that dispatches first responders for six towns.

Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student

A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.

Photo Album: Fall colors mingle in Monmouth

Bees collect pollen on asters with a maple background.

Monmouth Community Players to stage ‘Harvey’ in October

Performances are planned at Custom Hall in October.

Stolen fuel truck driver eludes spike mats in Oxford while leading officers on multicounty chase

Paul Hatch, 37, was injured after the truck flipped onto its side on state Route 133, according to officials.

RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell

Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.

Monmouth considers water solutions amid high ‘forever chemical’ levels in wells

Town officials are exploring the prospect of expanding Monmouth’s centralized water distribution system to North Monmouth to help alleviate the situation.

Monmouth teen builds town beach stands as Eagle Scout project

Photo: Steeplejacks repair Monmouth steeple

Steeplejacks hang out high above