Registration opens for Paddle for Pine Tree Camp

Both paddles are family-friendly and geared for all ages, skill levels and abilities.

Northern lights possible over Maine this week as active solar season flares up again

One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.

Fourth of July events scheduled around central Maine

Plenty of July 4th celebrating has been planned in the area.

Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert

There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.

Update: New Hampshire man drowns in Kennebec River while fishing with son on Father’s Day

James Wescott was fishing near the Solon Dam when he slipped and became weighed down as water filled his waders, according to officials.

Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.

Solon wall no longer rock solid after series of thefts

Officials are trying to determine why someone over the course of several weeks has taken many of the rocks that constitute the stone wall surrounding the historic South Solon Meeting House.

Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire

The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.

Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3

Solon Hotel owners say listing property is smart business, not a sign they are jumping ship

The landmark hotel was listed for sale last week at $999,000, just a month after reopening, but co-owner Faith Goguen says she and her husband, Bruce, remain committed to the property as they take a long view of their business operations.