Among a land dispute, social media harassment and conservative eduction groups, the year also brought crime and accidents.
Sidney
Waterville man arrested in Augusta after I-95 police chase
The chase started in Waterville when police attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Beatles, bluegrass, holiday classics and poetry among 8 things to do in central Maine
Plan ahead for drama, music, shopping and fun from Augusta to Madison.
Mainers worry about loved ones in Jamaica caught in hurricane’s path
The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.
Stolen SUV prompts 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Sidney
The crash occurred in an area of I-95 notorious for crashes and this time involved an SUV driver who attempted to flee from state police.
Several vehicles involved in 2 crashes on I-95 in Sidney
The traffic jam created by the first accident early Monday caused a second multi-vehicle pileup.
Angry, distracted and impatient: Bad driving a problem on I-95 between Augusta and Waterville
Motorists who travel the stretch of of the interstate regularly describe it as dangerous.
Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.
8 events not to miss in central Maine
Fairs are planned in Litchfield and Clinton; concerts in Farmington, Bangor, Greene and Sidney; and a play in Madison.
Driver charged in Sidney crash that injured 3
Shawn Stone, 28, of Presque Isle, was issued a summons on charges of operating under the influence, endangering the welfare of a child, reckless conduct and aggravated driving to endanger following the crash Thursday on southbound Interstate 95.