Cianbro acquires Florida-based construction company

Pittsfield-based Cianbro is one of the country's largest employee-owned construction firms with roughly 4,000 workers.

Pittsfield man involved in police confrontation died of multiple gunshot wounds, medical examiner says

Gregory Lasselle died Feb. 25 following a 12-hour standoff, but state authorities have yet to explain what prompted law enforcement personnel to use deadly force on Lasselle.

Masses in Spanish to be held throughout Lent

Pittsfield man dies after 12-hour standoff with police

Gregory L. Lasselle, 27, of Pittsfield, died at a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield after an armed confrontation with Maine State Police ended a 12-hour standoff sparked by reports of a domestic disturbance and shots fired, officials said.

State police tactical team called to ‘critical incident’ in Pittsfield, authorities say

The Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team, which typically responds in standoff situations, responded to a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield.

Injured construction worker alleges negligence in lawsuit against Cianbro

More than 5 tons of steel fell on Eric Jabbusch of Greene at a Cianbro worksite on Interstate 95 in July 2020.

Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

Driver in high-speed chase arrested after attempting to flee crash on foot, police say

The driver, Ramel J. Higgins, 28, of Bronx, New York, reached speeds well over 100 mph before attempting to evade police on foot in the woods near Augusta, according to Maine State Police.

Man injured in Interstate 95 crash near Pittsfield when car rolls into marsh, police say

James Tucker, 42, of Detroit taken Monday to Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital following one-vehicle wreck, according to police.

Northern Light Health facilities in central Maine to increase starting pay for workers

The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.