Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8

When snails invade, locals take matters into their own hands

A small group of locals gathered Saturday with paddle boards, buckets and boats to collect and dispose of invasive snails threatening the ecological balance on Washington Pond.

Culvert collapse in Jefferson results in 11-mile detour

Crews are working to determine what caused the structure on Route 17 to collapse Tuesday evening.

Buildings collapse in Washington, Union after wet, heavy snow hits region

The two collapses were among those reported in Maine in the aftermath of a storm Wednesday that brought snow and rain to the region.

Owners of Knox County contracting business must pay customers $744,000, judge rules

Bankruptcy liens against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart and their failed company were recently filed, and a criminal case against Malcom Stewart continues.

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.

Judge slaps $693,000 lien on Union company accused of defrauding elderly couple

The lawyer for the business denies the allegations, saying his clients are still in the process of flipping the houses with the borrowed money and will repay the couple.

Washington library to showcase Ukrainian folk art exhibit

Auburn among 3 Maine communities benefiting from $10.5M federal investment in renewable energy

Maxcy's Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.

Iowa dairy expert to visit Washington, Albion farms