Somerset, Waldo counties agree to new jail boarding contract
Officials from both counties called the agreement to hold Waldo County’s inmates at the Somerset County Jail a win for their respective budgets.
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When Maine jails exceed overtime budgets, officers bear the brunt
County officials rely on paying overtime to ensure that jails are adequately staffed in the face of recruitment and retention challenges.
NY woman pleads guilty to illegal marijuana grow in Madison, Norridgewock
Jiamin Liao had 551 plants at one property and 30 pounds of processed marijuana at the other.
Madison residents question state’s plan for Route 148 intersection
State engineers believe an all-way stop is the best solution for the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
Maine DOT proposes changes for dangerous Madison intersection
DOT staff will present to the public Monday their proposal for an all-way stop at the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
Madison residents get last chance to comment on addiction clinic plans
Two public hearings are set this month on Acadia Healthcare’s application to open a clinic under the town’s new ordinance.
Sewing up a storm in Madison
Shirley Lataille sets up her sewing machine on Saturdays at the Kennebec Valley Grange Hall and local people bring her their sewing needs.
Mt. Abram boys basketball comes back to top Madison in OT
Down 11 at halftime, the Roadrunners battle back to earn a key MVC victory at the Augusta Civic Center.
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news from surrounding communities
Warming centers opening in Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan
With dangerously cold weather and snow expected this weekend, many communities around central Maine are offering a place to stay warm.
Mt. Blue’s Joe Hayden, Bonny Eagle’s John Havu named Gaziano winners
The two receive trophies and $5,000 scholarships as the top senior offensive (Hayden) and defensive (Havu) lineman in Maine high school football.
Medical cannabis products pulled from Maine shelves after pesticides detected
Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
Waterville MLK event, Augusta protest, winter activities, high school sports focus of week in photos
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Shelter from the coming cold offered to Augusta, Waterville homeless
Dangerously cold temperatures could threaten the lives of people living outside this weekend.
Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
Outdoor recreation contributed $3.4 billion to Maine’s economy in 2023.
Cold weather is coming. Are you ready?
A weather system with dangerously cold wind chills is expected to arrive in Maine on Friday and bring snow on Sunday.
Investigation continues into hoax threats across Maine
While there’s no confirmation they are connected, the calls were made within a short period of time Wednesday.
Norridgewock man accused of murder deemed competent for trial
Kendall Purnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, as his attorneys requested a criminal responsibility evaluation.
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