Jolly Gifts aims to spread holiday cheer in Auburn, Waterville, Winslow

Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events

Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning

A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.

Winslow farm dealt financial blow after lightning strike kills 8 heifers

The animals had gathered Saturday under a tree during a rainstorm and died when lightning struck the tree and traveled downward to the ground.

United Way of Kennebec Valley to serve all of Kennebec County

United Way of Mid-Maine, which previously served Waterville, Winslow and seven other communities in northern Kennebec County, will now focus on rural communities in Somerset and part of Waldo counties.

Parent sues district over mask mandate in Winslow schools

Scott Fortuna says a decision by the Winslow School Board to require masks indoors infringes on his rights as a parent to make medical decisions for his child.

As Winslow Blueberry Festival marks 5 decades, the event’s founding history mystery solved

Over 625 pounds of blueberries are expected to be made into baked goods and consumed this weekend at the annual Blueberry Festival in Winslow, which is celebrating its 50th year.

Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges

A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.

Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner

Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.

Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty

Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.