Members of the Kennebec Valley Garden Club decked the halls of the governor’s mansion.
2018
Topsham police warn of new phone scam
Callers impersonate police officials to get recipients to reveal personal and financial information, the department says.
Author Margaret Atwood writing sequel to ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
‘The Testaments’ will be published next September.
Sign up for phone calls from Santa at Skowhegan’s Holiday Stroll
The 26th annual Holiday Stroll delivers Santa Claus on Friday night and offers a menu of events through Saturday.
Investigation of fatal Liberty crashes continues
Town officials said the section of Route 3 where two fatal crashes occurred within two days of each other is not considered dangerous.
Palmyra man gets 18 months jail for sexual assault on a child
Darren J. Potter must register as a sex offender and verify his whereabouts with law enforcement for 25 years.
Downtown Waterville facade improvement grants available
The Central Maine Growth Council is seeking applicants for the program, designed to help improve the appearance of buildings.
Hallowell councilors discussing changes for budget process Saturday
The annual retreat also will include discussion of the city’s vision and comprehensive plan, plus a review of the city manager’s job performance.
Canada buying more U.S. lobster in wake of China trade dispute
Heavy demand from Canada is buoying American lobster as both countries head into the busy holiday export season, according to federal statistics and members of the industry.
Suicide, overdose rates driving U.S life expectancy down
Overall, there were more than 2.8 million U.S. deaths in 2017, or nearly 70,000 more than the previous year, according to the CDC.