Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason, who faced criticism in the wake of a Department of Corrections inspection that showed the jail was not following most protocols it identified, said the jail has had no cases of COVID-19 infection.
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Colby receives multimillion-dollar gifts for new hockey arena
The 38,650-square-foot ice arena will be named the O’Neil | O’Donnell Forum, while the rink will be named for hockey Hall of Famer and former Colby coach Jack Kelley.
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Fairfield Town Council, residents learn 12 more wells contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’
State officials tell town councilors the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has tested 28 wells, with 12 exceeding the EPA limit for ‘forever chemicals.’
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Pandemic ‘final bullet’ for Hallowell Episcopal church, closing under financial strain
The Rev. Jack Fles said the coronavirus pandemic was the final bullet for the church, which has a congregation of about 35 people.
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Farmington woman dies in Norridgewock crash Tuesday evening
Two others were injured in the head-on collision that happened on Waterville Road in Norridgewock.
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‘Do Not Drink’ order lifted in Skowhegan after investigation
The water has been deemed safe for all uses after a series of tests found the water meets state safety standards.
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Readfield man turns historic interest and creativity into a card game
For years, David Matson has been toying with developing a game around gladiator fights. With some time on his hands this year, the Readfield man has been able to perfect the game that others may have a chance to enjoy.
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Richmond officials consider options following rejection of subdivision petitions
The Board of Selectmen is expected to meet with the Planning Board early next year to talk about residential growth in town, including how subdivisions should be regulated.
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China woman thought she was bailing out a relative. It was an $18,000 scam.
Police say a small, clean-cut man in a black Cadillac Escalade with New York plates picked the cash up from the woman.
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‘Do Not Drink’ order remains in force in Skowhegan
The president of Maine Water Co. says a final test result is needed before the order can be lifted.