Roughly 2,000 Common Ground Country Fair volunteers are to be served fresh bread this weekend at the fair, a celebration rural living, farming and the traditions of Maine.

Adam Clay Thompson, an investigative reporter and “Frontline” correspondent, will receive Colby College’s Lovejoy Award next month in recognition of his work in journalism.

The owners of a Norridgewock daycare that was shut down after four children were molested there are now facing a civil lawsuit filed by the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of one of the children.

About 18 tires were slashed, paint was scratched on several of the cars and they were rifled through, jumped on and stepped on, according to police.

Dawn Rossignol’s killing on Sept. 16, 2003 made national news and caused the Colby College community to rethink its view of the campus as a sanctuary from crime and violence.

Arthur Wakeman, 86, of Benton who left his home sometime between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, remains missing Thursday evening, as groups continue to search the area.

James L. Wiggins pleaded not guilty to charges that he caused the death of his dog, Bella, after dragging it along a road in extreme heat.

The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences unveiled a new project reflective of its agricultural mission Tuesday, as students from around the state returned to campus for the start of the school year.

Organizers of the Common Ground Country Fair will be setting up a temporary cellphone tower at the fairgrounds this year to meet a growing demand for service.

An annual music festival sponsored in part by Colby College will not continue this year, according to event organizers.