Remediation test results (following results of elevated levels at across Regional School Unit 9 in May) lay out plans for each school.
2022
Vermont man charged with throwing ‘explosive devices’ at police
State police didn’t give any details about the devices allegedly used or how powerful they were.
Gardiner fire was accidental, state fire investigators say
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the fire that damaged a School Street home in Gardiner Sunday was accidental.
Readfield not seeing influx of boaters in wake of controversial Winthrop mooring ordinances
The town first discussed the issue in July when some residents showed concern that Winthrop’s recent ordinance could result in an increase of moorings in Readfield, which is considering its own rules.
High school golf preview: Sport’s growth fuels big teams, big dreams
Large roster sizes give region hopes of producing contenders in 2022.
Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91
Gorbachev unleashed a breathtaking series of changes that resulted in the collapse of the authoritarian Soviet state, the freeing of Eastern European nations from Russian domination and the end of decades of East-West nuclear confrontation.
Bowdoin man indicted in hit-and-run collision in Madison that seriously injured Cornville couple
A Somerset County grand jury last week indicted Edward McGuire, 62, on several counts following the collision that occurred in May.
High school field hockey preview: Central Maine teams recharge for 2022 season
Skowhegan returns nearly its entire roster; defending Class C champion Winthrop returns with nine starters.
South Carolina House OKs total abortion ban with exceptions
The bill as written allows no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but conservative Republicans say they will vote against such exceptions.
Madison residents approve $10 million affordable housing project
The project passed by a wide margin Monday and now the developers who want to build on Weston Avenue are awaiting approval by MaineHousing on a financing package.