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.

International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving

Windsor honors lives of veterans with dedication of new memorial on 9/11

The town's Veteran's Memorial Monument was completed last November, however due to COVID-19 restrictions the town was unable to hold a formal dedication at the time.

Critters and young handlers show their talents, hard work at Windsor Fair

The fair is back after having to cancel last year — the only time it did so since the first fair in 1888.

Windsor Fair throws open gates for 9 days of fun in central Maine

This year's fair includes a beer garden at the racetrack for the first time, and a daily, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, along with traditional fair attractions, including rides, fair food, exhibitions and entertainment.

Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated

MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members' vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.

Windsor day care owner charged with assault on 19-month-old child

Savannah Brann, 24, was charged after a 19-month-old girl was found unresponsive after allegedly being wrapped in a blanket in a way that caused her to stop breathing.

With help from an anonymous donor, fresh Maine fish is being distributed to schools across the state

Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12's nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.

Windsor Elementary School reports 2 COVID-19 cases, triggering remote learning for district

Howard Tuttle, superintendent of Regional School Unit 12, said that the probable case "means that the individual has symptoms associated with COVID-19 and they had direct contact with someone who tested positive."

Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust

Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.