Madison businesses buy gas meters for local fire departments in wake of Farmington explosion

Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.

Madison businesses buy gas meters for firefighters in wake of Farmington blast

Two were donated by Backyard Farms and one by Bob Shipley of Bob's Cash Fuel Oil.

Solon kennel owner pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charge

Donna Noyes entered the plea in Skowhegan District Court on Oct. 16 and has another court date scheduled on Jan. 22 for a "dispositional conference," where she can either elect to change her plea to guilty or request a trial.

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties

Watch video: Dogs seized from Maine breeder begin transition to new homes

The Animal Refuge League in Westbrook has been caring for 55 of the more than 130 animals seized from a kennel in Solon.

Contributions needed to provide for animals rescued from Solon kennel

The 96 dogs, six cats, three chickens and two horses seized from a property on Rowell Mountain Road are now at an undisclosed emergency shelter where space and resources have become a concern.

Solon kennel business confirmed as property where 100 animals were seized by state officials

Donna Noyes, founder and owner of R-N-D Kennels, describes herself as a lifelong animal lover and has not responded to requests for comment on the action by state animal welfare agents.

Officials now estimate 100 animals were seized from undisclosed Solon property

Jim Britt, director of communications for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, has declined to release any details on the case pending its investigation.

State seizes 80 animals needing ‘urgent care’ from Solon property

Dogs, cats, chickens and horses were taken after officials executed a search warrant.

Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice

The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.