Woman arrested after bomb threats force evacuation of Pittsfield company, police say

An Etna woman called in two threats Thursday directed at Puritan Medical Products, disrupting manufacturing operations for a day, authorities say.

Pittsfield officials OK pay increase, more vacation time to attract new police officers

Town Council approves changes to union contract that are meant to spur hiring for the Police Department, which has been short-staffed since the spring.

Pittsfield officers, their ranks depleted, expressed concern for their safety days before violent arrests

Three officers who signed and sent out a letter last Wednesday argued that current staffing is inadequate.

After a year off, Maine Cheese Festival returns to Pittsfield

The Maine Cheese Guild will host the festival Sunday at Manson Park and will hold two separate sessions in an effort to prevent overcrowding.

State Police: Driver arrested after 120 mph chase from Pittsfield to Clinton in stolen car

Kirk Grover led police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 120 mph after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-95 near Pittsfield, according to a release from Maine State Police.

Winslow man arrested on drunken driving charges after allegedly causing highway crash

Police said Seth Tozier, 33, of Winslow, was traveling south on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield when he rear-ended a pickup truck in front of him.

Waterville’s weekly Mass in Spanish moves to new site

Pittsfield manager apologizes for locked doors mishap during election

Pittsfield Town Manager apologized for an incident during last Tuesday's election in which the doors to the town office were temporarily locked.

Goodale arraignment delayed in 1987 Janet Brochu murder case

Officials said Monday the indictment against Gerald Goodale was ready seven months ago, but the grand jury did not take it up until recently because of judicial delays caused by the pandemic.

Two police officials injured, father and son arrested after high speed chase on I-95 in Pittsfield

Joseph Chambers, 46, was charged Thursday with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, operating under the influence, eluding an officer, and refusing to submit to arrest, and his son, Devin Chambers, 25, was charged with two counts of assault on a police officer and violation of probation.