Authorities investigate fire that destroyed vacant Buckfield home

Fire officials have not reported any injuries or possible cause.

Photo: Peak colors for leaf peepers

In reliably Republican town of Oxford, rising prices are voters’ top concern

In 2014, Paul LePage earned 66 percent of the vote in the town of 4,000. He'll need the support of Oxford, and towns like it, if he wants to win again.

Sawin Millett announces State House reelection bid

Bus driver subject of controversy in Lovell

This week, the MSAD 72 community — and others — had a mixed reaction to news that Shirley Danforth is still driving.

Norway appoints interim assessor

Hiring John E. O'Donnell will allow time to find someone permanently.

Serious injuries reported in Woodstock crash

LifeFlight, just returning from a call involving a woman trapped in a crash in Rumford, was called to transport the victim in the Route 232 wreck.

Photo: ‘Epic days’ on Pennesseewassee Lake

High court hears appeals in Paris double-murder case

Lawyers for Mark Penley argue evidence admitted in trial should have been rejected by the judge, while prosecutors say that evidence showed Penley was 'more likely to be the killer.'

Area students experience live Supreme Court proceedings at school

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court traveled to Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris and Leavitt Area High School in Turner to hear three appeals cases each in front of students and school staff.