Strong winds cut power to thousands in central Maine

Utility crews work through Tuesday and Wednesday nights to make repairs and restore power to customers by Thursday morning.

Waterville man, 18, planned to use explosives for ‘mass murder’ at Chicago mosque, federal prosecutors say

The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for hate crime charges against Xavier Pelkey.

Mother of Ayla Reynolds alleges in new documents adults tried to ‘clean up’ blood from dead child in Waterville home

Trista Reynolds, Ayla Reynolds' mother, has filed documents that would amend and expand the scope of the wrongful death lawsuit based on newly obtained police evidence.

Thomas Cup to be held in person on Waterville campus

FBI arrests Waterville man and seizes ‘handmade explosive devices’ from apartment

Three devices found in the apartment Friday were fireworks bundled together along with staples, pins and thumbtacks that were meant to be "shrapnel" when they were detonated, according to a criminal complaint.

It may take awhile for your pet to receive care as burnout, staffing shortages bog down vet clinics

Many clinics and animal hospitals in central Maine have delays in seeing customers or are not taking on new ones as the pandemic and other factors make it difficult to retain staff.

Feeling put out by potholes? You’re not alone

Public works directors in central Maine say the problem with potholes isn't any worse these days than in past years, just don't tell that to drivers shelling out hundreds of dollars for repairs.

Federal agents respond to Waterville building as part of ongoing investigation

Few details were released by authorities Friday after FBI agents were seen on Front Street near the intersection with Union Street.

Fire at former Waterville Boys & Girls Club deemed suspicious, authorities say

The fire Tuesday at the former club at 6 Main Place was quickly extinguished but filled the large building with smoke.

Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low

Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.