Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
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Canaan man, 34, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday evening, deputy says
Nicholas Davis died on Tuttle Road in Canaan after his Harley-Davidson collided head-on with a Subaru Forester driven by Keiana Paradis, 24, of Norridgewock, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Keeping it wild for Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine
Dresden organic blueberry farm hosts visitors, bees.
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Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light
Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.
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With air traffic increasing, Waterville airport finds itself on promising financial path
Fuel sales also are booming at Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport where $13 million in federal funding over the years has allowed for significant infrastructure improvements.
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Hallowell Multicultural Center working to become welcoming community hub
The facility, run by the Capital Area New Mainers Project, held its first official event during Old Hallowell Day in July.
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Algae bloom continuing to affect North Pond in Rome, Smithfield
A scientist with the 7 Lakes Alliance says the pond has now seen a bloom every year since 2018 and conservationists are working to develop a watershed management plan to address the problem.
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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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Making room to grow, Thomas College nears completion of new athletic center
The 18,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in the fall, is being built alongside the college’s two turf fields, with a design “that totally stands on its own within the state,” athletic director Christopher Parsons says.
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With events like Saturday’s Brewfest, Augusta’s downtown is drawing more visitors
With an expected draw of 500 to 800 people on Saturday, the fifth Kennebec River Brewfest is the latest event to attract visitors to Augusta’s historic downtown.