Dresden maine

Published
February 9, 2023

Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond

Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.
Published
January 9, 2023

Hallowell-area school district has not been compensating some employees correctly

Rick Amero, the interim superintendent in Regional School Unit 2, says widespread issues with the district's payroll and employee benefits can be traced back to at least July 2021.
Published
November 18, 2022

Hallowell-based school district looks to next year following Richmond vote to withdraw from RSU 2

Though most of the budget operations were building-based, there are still some issues to sort out before finalizing the budget in the spring. At the same time, the district is moving forward with the process of hiring a superintendent.
Published
October 22, 2022

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.
Published
September 5, 2022

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.

Published
August 25, 2022

Historic Pownalborough Court House to host Preservation Party
Published
August 18, 2022

Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent

Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
Published
August 6, 2022

Keeping it wild for Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine

Dresden organic blueberry farm hosts visitors, bees.
Published
April 26, 2022

Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston

The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Published
August 11, 2021

Historic Bowman house open for Kennebec Days tours