International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving

Full stream ahead: Once-blocked alewives reclaim their breeding ground in China Lake

Yarmouth-based Maine Rivers has completed a fishway at the Outlet Dam on China Lake, clearing the final obstacle to alewife migration from the ocean to the lake.

China man arrested after kicking, biting officers at traffic stop of another driver, police allege

Police say Brent Allen Elisens, over the last four to six weeks, has stopped to question police multiple times.

Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails

At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low

High lobster market prices are being driven by 'unprecedented demand,' one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.

Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges

A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.

Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images

Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can't be fully determined.

Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl

Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.

As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?

Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.

Central Maine Schools taking advantage of rapid COVID-19 testing

Erskine Academy, Vassalboro Community School, Maine Central Institute, MSAD 53 and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among the local schools using Abbott rapid antigen tests.