MONMOUTH — The Robinsons have been to three fairs this season, and 9-year-old Dionica Robinson still doesn’t know what it feels like to lose to her mother.

AUGUSTA — Kevin Carroll held the door patiently — gladly, even — and launched into a steady stream of encouraging words.

AUGUSTA — A young family was left homeless Tuesday when fire damaged their large, two-story house on Middle Street.

MOUNT VERNON — Harold Webber was surrounded by friends and neighbors Tuesday as firefighters tried to douse flames that had destroyed his Wings Mills Road home.

MANCHESTER — State police using dogs and planes scoured the area for a suspect in a drug robbery that locked down a nearby school Monday.

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating an assault suspect who allegedly kayaked and then swam his way to escape, but not without leaving behind his identification.

The East Vassalboro Post Office rests discreetly along Main Street in a room hardly bigger than a walk-in closet.