Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student

Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.

Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4

A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.

Scout leaders to offer summer programs in Belgrade, Camden, Raymond, Sabattus

Following multiple camp break-ins on Hoyt Island, police continue search for leads

Several seasonal residences on the island in Belgrade were damaged recently, and a suspect has not yet been identified.

Pine Grove Programs offers openings for free summer events, Aug. 5 Patriot Ride canceled

Events for vets, active military law enforcement and first responders.

Gardiner’s weekly classic car show continues to celebrate nostalgia, car culture despite relocating due to flooding

For more than two decades, Gardiner's Thursday Night Cruise-In has drawn car lovers from across the state to swap stories and share their mutual love of antique, vintage and classic cars.

Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator

Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.

As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake

The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.

Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland

Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.

Central Maine fires draw crews from across the region

A small fire in an apartment, a brush fire and a vehicle fire that spread to a garage kept fire crews hopping Friday afternoon and evening.