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.

Dresden man who was fatally shot had sought armed confrontation with police

Frank Foss Jr., 28, had evaded police for nearly three weeks before a Maine State Police detective killed him Sunday in Chelsea.

Dresden man, subject of Saturday search, shot and killed by police Sunday in Chelsea

Frank Foss Jr. was shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun a member of the Maine State Police Tactical Team that was searching a wooded area in Chelsea Sunday afternoon.

Historical association to hold Community Days at 3 museums June 3

Museums include the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, The Old Jail & Museum in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.

Document shredding planned at Dresden Town Office

Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond

Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.

Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.

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.

Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent

After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.