RICHMOND — A third incident in recent weeks of someone scrawling a message about a bomb at Richmond Middle/High School has police, school officials and students increasingly determined to halt the disruptions.

Several consumers say Saco-based Maine-ly Stoves and Fuel Yard, a company that’s now under criminal investigation, failed to deliver stoves and has not repaid thousands of dollars in deposits.

AUGUSTA — A public hearing Friday will address proposed new rules governing pesticide notification and use.

WASHINGTON — Doris Demers, the nutrition program director for York and Kittery schools, had a blunt response Wednesday when asked about proposed guidelines limiting servings of white potatoes as part of the federally funded school lunch program.

WALES — Parents and community members are invited to Oak Hill High School from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday – to learn about Rachel’s Challenge.

AUGUSTA — City councilors may vote tonight on controversial proposals to ban outdoor speakers at some businesses, pave a section of Western Avenue the state plans to rebuild in 2013 and replace bleachers at Cony High School’s Alumni Field.

AUGUSTA — An Augusta man will spend the next two years behind bars for wielding a knife at two police officers responding to a domestic violence complaint that forced a predawn evacuation of an apartment building.

A Green Independent, Democrat and Republican are vying for the Maine House seat vacated by Republican Rep. Frederick Wintle after he was accused of pointing a handgun at a stranger. It’s the first time each candidate has run for elected office. Green Independent Lesley Maynard, 49, of Charleston, is that town’s deputy clerk. Democrat David […]