Police: Two women die Saturday in Caratunk crash

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Published
May 15, 2022

Police: Two women die Saturday in Caratunk crash

Jordan Merchant, 25, of Eastbrook and Lindsey Walsh, 28, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, killed when their car hit a tree after making contact with friend's pickup truck.
Published
May 12, 2022

Hometown burial Saturday for Canaan man killed in World War II

After nearly eight decades, the recently identified remains of Richard G. Salsbury, who was 19 when he died in 1943, to be returned to Canaan to be buried with family members.
Published
May 11, 2022

State agency ‘dismayed’ that plans moving forward to discontinue water service to Moscow

The Office of the Public Advocate in a letter this week to the state Public Utilities Commission expressed concern that the PUC is allowing the Bingham Water District to stop water service next week to people in Moscow because of a dispute over an unpaid $24,000 bill.
Published
May 10, 2022

Police: Vassalboro man killed when SUV leaves road, strikes tree in Skowhegan

Shawn Nutt, 51, may have been distracted by an electronic device Tuesday when his SUV traveled off the Eaton Mountain Road, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said.
Published
May 9, 2022

Norridgewock doctor who has treated thousands over decades to hang up stethoscope

Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.
Published
April 24, 2022

Two men arrested on drug charges in Fairfield

Justin E. Meserve, 39, of Winslow is charged with unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, and Jason A. Michaud, 55, of Fairfield with aggravated trafficking of a scheduled drug.
Published
April 20, 2022

Madison man seriously injured when hit by SUV in Skowhegan

Eric Casson, 34, suffers head injury and fractures to both legs when struck late Tuesday while crossing Madison Avenue.
Published
April 13, 2022

Madison man arrested after leading police on foot chase, authorities say

Christopher Shulenski fled Monday after a state trooper attempted to take him into custody on a probation violation, a state police spokeswoman said.
Published
April 10, 2022

State officials work to remove old Maine Central Railroad lines to make way for rail trail

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands hopes to have contract signed soon to remove rails for recreational trail from Oakland to Embden.
Published
April 6, 2022

Anson-Madison Water District fell short of state requirements for testing water, trustees say

In a notice this week to customers, trustees said the district previously failed to comply with rules dictating regular water quality tests, reports and filings.