The UBM event brings in thousands of toys that are donated at Christmas to Maine children in need.

An eclectic lineup of marchers paraded through downtown Clinton on Saturday, celebrating rural communities.

The niece of the home’s former owner, who died last year, and her husband had been working on the home for months before a fire damaged it in August.

Maine State Police continue to investigate the Waterville case and the Office of the State Attorney General could still prosecute.

New artificial intelligence technology may help deputies write reports quicker, leaving them with more time for other police work and helping to keep them from leaving for other agencies, the sheriff and other proponents of the cameras say.

Road Commissioner Michael Gordon was recalled Thursday, and voters chose Jeffrey Wright, who formerly held the post, to replace him.

The case was the latest positive test in what has been an active season for mosquito-borne illness, officials said.

Life is a gift, but short, so it is wise to ask our elders many questions before they pass, Amy Calder writes.

Trista Reynolds, the mother of Ayla, has sought civil action against her daughter's father and other family members in connection with the case.

Issues raised by neighbors and in police reports about Bobby Buds at 109 College Ave. prompted the City Council on Tuesday to reject — and then reconsider and table — a vote to renew the business's marijuana retail license.

Security cameras, student training and counseling services are being employed at the private school in South China, as education officials across the country react to the latest school shooting only days into the 2024-25 school year.

Police say more than 1,500 cannabis plants were seized and one man was arrested at 24 Guptill Road in January. Now, the refurbished four-bedroom home is listed for sale.

Residents will decide in November whether to enact a temporary ban on constructing high-voltage power lines, nearly a year after a controversial proposed renewable energy project was put on hold.

In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.

The shoplifting charges against Timothy Klepser, 27, of Oakland, were elevated to robbery because he was assaultive to both supermarket staff and police, according to Maj. Jason Longley of the Waterville Police Department.

Lawrence Tilton, 63, was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Route 2 when a turning vehicle struck him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

The annual two-day celebration during Labor Day weekend once again brought together hundreds of locals for dozens of activities.

Flames and smoke were seen billowing from the attic of the historic mansion at 24 Main St. shortly before 4:30 p.m., according to witnesses.

The Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville next year will receive road and parking area pavement, expansion of the meadow with pavers and better drainage, officials say.

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A Washville official said the company is set to build the car wash at 460 Kennedy Memorial Drive, just west of Taco Bell and near Interstate 95.

Joshua Littlefield, 30, of Unity, was arrested after threatening people with a gun before drawing a heavy police presence to his residence, police say.

The nearly 50-year-old lakeside 'dock and dine' establishment is hitting the market as its owners look to upgrade from seasonal to year-round operation.

The event, now in its sixth year, aims to remember those who have died from causes related to substance use disorder and raise awareness about how the condition affects Somerset County.

There's no pain like that which comes from losing a beloved pet, Amy Calder writes.

A box truck and a tractor-trailer veered off Interstate 95 in a crash that partly shut down traffic for about four hours, authorities say.

A Massachusetts man who was arrested in the Palmyra home Thursday after a search warrant was executed was being held on $250,000 bail at the Somerset County Jail.

Rebecca O’Clair, 41, will serve just over nine months in prison and pay more than $7,000 in restitution for the stolen items.

The fair will include a demolition derby, truck pulls, blacksmith demonstrations, live music, food and fireworks.

The celebration of local beer and other products is expected to draw people from around the country to sample beverages from 24 Maine producers.

Jeannine Diddle Uzzi will serve as president-elect of Thomas until Nov. 1 when President Laurie Lachance officially steps down.

Isaiah Merrill, 27, agreed to plead guilty to one count of visual sexual aggression against a child, while prosecutors dismissed 10 other felony-level charges.

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Voters are expected to decide next Thursday whether Michael Gordon will keep his job as the town’s road commissioner or be replaced by one of two other candidates on the ballot.

The chase early Wednesday began when Waterville police attempted to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Gardiner, officials said.

The city will use $500,000 in federal funds to begin three programs recommended by the Waterville Housing Committee aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents.

Keith Merchant, 44, was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two counts of gross sexual assault involving a minor.

Jed Carpenter, 41, of Harrington, was partially ejected from the van he was driving Saturday night and died at the scene, according to police.

Weekend festival offered a book fair and market, book talks, writing events and more.

Food, games, a parade, book sale, crafts, music, vendors and more marked the second of three days of Madison Anson Days, an event celebrating the sister towns on the Kennebec River in Somerset County.

Stephen Lee, who was serving a 40-year sentence for murder as well as robbery and burglary, was an inmate with an earliest possible release date in 2032.

The barroom that once housed live music and late-night parties has swapped barstools for playpens as a former staple of central Maine's food scene finds new life.

While the water main was expected to be repaired and water service restored Friday, the Kennebec Water District reported that Armory Road was severely damaged and is scheduled to be repaired next week.

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Joan Phillips-Sandy, longtime Waterville lawyer, school board chairwoman and community servant, died much too young at age 78, Amy Calder writes.

Charles Bellows, 43, was killed by sharp force injuries earlier this week at 119 Cool St. where he was staying with Thomas Lowrie, 41, who is charged with Bellows' murder.

Waterville property owners can expect to receive tax bills in the next couple of weeks that reflect a rate of $20 per $1,000 in assessed valuation.

The project’s developer said he expects a portion of the building in downtown Skowhegan to open later this year, after it sustained major flooding damage in December.

Oakland Code Enforcement Officer Nate Smart told the Town Council on Wednesday that he has received complaints about people living long-term in recreational vehicles, campers and trailers that are meant for seasonal occupancy.

Maine State Police identified Charles Bellows as the person killed in what authorities have ruled a homicide on Cool Street in Waterville.

Raymond Ellis, 35, is to serve an eight-year prison sentence concurrent to another, longer prison sentence for the January robbery of a Madison convenience store, according to officials.

The council voted 6-0 Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a request by First Church of Waterville to rezone Park Street properties so it can expand parking and create auxiliary parish house facilities.

The turkey was the first animal this year in Maine to test positive for the mosquito-borne virus, which in some cases can cause severe symptoms, according to public health officials.

An outage that affected roughly 6,000 households was likely caused by a lightning strike overnight on Monday, officials say.

Michael L. Cote, 30, of Fall River, Massachusetts, said he attacked the alleged victim with brass knuckles because he believed the man had sex with his 17-year-old daughter, court records show.

The tax rate fell about 4.5% from last year, though officials say rising county and school budgets could still lead to increased tax bills for property owners.

Over 250 residents have signed the petition, which organizers say would create a $2.5 million fund for homestead tax credits as a response to rising tax bills.

Thomas Lowrie, 41, appeared in court Monday after being charged Sunday with a man's death at 119 Cool St. in Waterville, according to the Maine State Police.

As many of the nearly century-old "doodlebug" tractors have fallen apart or flat-out died in the decades since they were built, tight-knit communities of enthusiasts have coalesced around their love for keeping these machines alive.

A new pie-eating champion was crowned as the 206th annual fair concluded with a series of youth-focused events Saturday that also include a pig scramble.

Ashley Peters, 42, of Ellsworth, was hospitalized after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving into the median.

Photojournalist Anna Chadwick sat down with her mother, Laurel Chadwick, recently to reminisce about her time as a pig scramble champ at the Pittston Fair.

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The apartment complex was without electricity and part of Benton Avenue was closed following the incident.

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The Winslow-based agricultural retailer and its 275 employees join other Maine companies in the college's Preferred Education Partnership program.

After months of discussions to get the long-planned athletic complex closer to construction, town officials expect to know soon how much it will cost to build the facility.

Some officials at a meeting Tuesday said they worried that withholding payment could lead to legal problems for the town, and make other contractors less likely to bid on municipal projects in Skowhegan.

Trahan spent four months in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities across Maine because of complications from an infection, but he is now home and working toward a full recovery.

Town office employees issued a statement Monday in support of Town Manager Ella Bowman, who asked for unity amid recent municipal rancor.

“If that water main were to collapse or be broken, there would be no water,” said a trustee of the Norridgewock Water District, which last week was awarded $1.05 million from Gov. Janet Mills’ office.

Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. Some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.

Now in its 206th year, the Skowhegan State Fair, which kicked off last Thursday and ends its 10-day run this Saturday, is the oldest consecutively running agricultural fair in the country and draws about 100,000 visitors in a typical year, according to organizers.

The storm clearing the area Saturday was good news for several area events and for viewing the Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak Sunday night.

Customers' claims on social media were corroborated by a half dozen incident reports from the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office that detail a pattern of neglect and a lack of communication from the Belgrade Boat Shop and its owner.

The bicyclist, a 67-year-old Fairfield man, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the Thursday evening crash, police said.

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Marilyn Jean Bird recently received a prestigious award from an international travel club for having visited more than 150 countries and territories.

Court papers say over the course of two decades, Sarah Nale took the money from Sidney Geller, his real estate trust, and from David Geller.

A man who jumped into the river to assist the woman said he was not sure how she ended up in the water.

The public was not allowed in the meeting room once councilors voted to move into executive session, but voices and shouting within the room could be heard from outside.

The operator of the vehicle, Rahaheem Friend, 33, of Skowhegan, also suffered injuries, police said.

The 10-day fair, the oldest of its kind in the country, runs from Thursday, Aug. 8, to Saturday, Aug. 17, and organizers expect about 100,000 people to attend.

In 2023, Steven Edwards was found guilty by a jury of 18 counts of possession of sexually explicit material.

Councilor Mike Joseph claimed he feared for his safety when Town Manager Ella Bowman yelled and wagged her finger in his face after a council meeting, which a judge later ruled was not harassment.

The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state's wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country's wild blueberries.

This year's festivities were meant to publicize organizers' efforts to construct a whitewater 'river park' in downtown Skowhegan, along with getting people outdoors and in the river.

The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.

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With the arrival of the Skowhegan State Fair next week, we know summer then trends toward fall, kids return to school, elections launch and the holidays descend, just before a new president is inaugurated — whew! Amy Calder writes.

Omar Sims Marquez, 21, formerly of Connecticut, was arrested Thursday during execution of a search warrant at 18 Edwards St. in Waterville, police said.

Peter Michaud, 70, of Waterville, was charged with aggravated driving to endanger after the Jeep he was driving Sunday on Elm Street in Waterville struck and seriously injured a woman and left another person with minor injuries, police said.

The annual Taste of Waterville returned Wednesday, with hundreds of people gathering to take in the festivities.

Daniel Harriman, a member of the Canaan Select Board, said the park’s report about the June 2023 incident, which alleges he yelled at two teenage staff members and their supervisor in an altercation over a parking dispute, was not completely accurate.

Charles A. Farrand, 65, was elected to fill the Select Board seat formerly held by Cheyenne Goodrich, who resigned effective May 31.

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The town's Board of Appeals struck down neighbors' challenge to the brewery owners' plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.

The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.

The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.

The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called 'Central Maine,' will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.

The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.

The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.

In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.

The crash occurred Saturday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, sending the driver and passenger to hospitals.

The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartland municipal landfill, according to a statement from the town manager.

The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.

Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.

Beginning this year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has the ability to check to see if hunters have already acquired their hunting licenses before they apply for an antlerless deer permit.

The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children's events, vendors and a children's book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.

The woman, 79, was in critical condition and flown to a Portland hospital after being burned over 40% of her body, according to Winslow Deputy Fire Chief Michael Murphy, who helped to treat her.

Hundreds flocked Saturday to Albion to celebrate the town's 200th birthday.

Neil T. Maclean, 64, was arrested in October 2022 after he tried to set fire to his apartment at 36 High St. in Skowhegan.

Jason Cunningham, 50, is facing one count of burglary, two counts of theft and an additional charge in connection with two reported thefts in Ripley, police said.

The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.

The special town meeting election is scheduled for Tuesday, with polls open at the town office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents are scheduled to elect Robert Hudson's successor Aug. 9

Michael Corson, 55, of Madison was indicted on one Class C count of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy, a charge that prosecutors filed after they dismissed several counts of theft before Corson’s trial in March.

Thomas College graduate Zhanpo 'PoPo' Lu aims to open a lot with space for up to six food trucks by September.

This is the season in Maine when spiders are most active, and when you're most likely to see one, writes Dana Wilde.

The ordinance, if approved by the Board of Selectmen and residents, would restrict locations of outpatient treatment centers and clinics to a stretch of U.S. Route 201 and the east side of the Madison Business Gateway business park.

The two-day Kneading Conference is set for Thursday and Friday in downtown Skowhegan, followed by the Maine Artisan Bread Fair on Saturday at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds.

One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.

Corey W. Farley, now 33, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after a Somerset County jury found him guilty of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.

The crash temporarily shut down one lane of Interstate 95 Monday morning.

The celebration of cinema concluded Sunday after thousands of people turned out over 10 days to see more than 100 films from Maine and around the world.

A public hearing on the Planning Board’s proposal for an ordinance restricting the locations of outpatient addiction treatment centers and clinics is scheduled for Tuesday night.

Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.

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Ira Mandel has organized a free buffet meal, music and a square dance event at the Waterville Elks Lodge that he hopes will draw people from all walks of life, Amy Calder writes.

The town's Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.

Raymond Ellis, 35, is was found guilty by a jury in June.

The City Council on Tuesday took the first of two votes needed to erase the requirement for existing buildings, following a recommendation by the Planning Board to encourage more housing development.

At a meeting Monday night, the board also re-appointed a Canaan resident who served previously on the park's board to take the spot of a new appointee who submitted her resignation.

The threat came days after the cafe's owner, Frank Champa, received backlash from right-wing influencers for an inflammatory social media post regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Police say the threat was a hoax.

Valerie Hoyt, 58, crashed her vehicle off Starks Road in Anson Monday evening, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Ryan Paul Mann, 43, was sentenced in connection with three charges stemming from the November incident, which left a woman with serious injuries.

Big G's was a staple for decades in Winslow and much of central Maine, known for its expansive menu, large portions and homemade white, wheat, rye and pumpernickel breads used for sandwiches.

Neecko Dugas' business, My Boho Life at 58 Main St., is also expected to offer classes on a variety of topics, including wellness, reflexology and reiki.

MIFF, which opened this weekend, runs through Sunday, July 21, and offers more than 100 films.

Organizers of the show, believed to be the last before a new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases goes into effect in August, said proceeds would go toward funding a legal challenge of the law.

The portable, rechargeable batteries are used in everything from power tools to pacemakers. As they have become more common in recent years, so have the fires they start.

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The park's board of directors is refusing to accept the Canaan Select Board's appointment of five new board members, while town officials believe they made the appointments legally.

A network of Waterville police officers, homeless advocates, city leaders, businesspeople and volunteers work in the city as part of a well-oiled machine to help those struggling get on a path to health and resilience, Amy Calder writes.

A single SUV veered off Riverside Drive and onto its roof around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, according to Vassalboro Fire Chief Walker Thompson.

The $650,000 project, which is part of the city's downtown visioning and revitalization efforts, will include building a "pocket park" off Appleton Street, to include trees, flowers, grass and benches.

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In business since 2014, the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 24 Silver St. carries a wide variety of donated items.

A multimillion-dollar project to replace the lone station that handles all of Winslow and Vassalboro's untreated sewage will soon be underway.

After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.

The cause of the late Wednesday night fire was determined Thursday after an investigation by the state fire marshal's office.

Tuesday's storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.

Chris Morgan is leading the convoy of paddleboarders, canoeists and kayakers on a 175-mile long jaunt down the entire Kennebec River.

Kennedy Humphrey, 18, and Adrean Yates, 27, of Bingham, remained Tuesday at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after the car they were in Saturday collided with a Chevrolet truck on Kennebec River Road in Concord. A baby in the back seat of the car suffered leg injuries.

Elyssa Bernardin, 14, of Saint-Lambert. Quebec, fell unconscious from heat exhaustion while on the Appalachian Trail, according to a state official.

Applications to serve on the committee are due in August, with its seven members selected by the Town Council in September. All recommendations are subject to approval by Winslow voters.

A Walgreens official disputed reports Monday by a Maine television station that five Walgreens stores in the state are scheduled to close by 2027.

Christopher Ratte, 38, is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 on multiple charges after leading police on a chase Saturday night and then Being found Sunday in the basement at a Vassalboro home.

The fire early Monday, which officials said was caused by power tool batteries and destroyed a garage, was the latest in a string of fires sparked by overheated lithium-ion batteries.

Officials say two people suffered injuries considered life-threatening and were taken Saturday afternoon by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

State and local emergency personnel were responding Friday to the report of an injured 14-year-old hiker on the Appaliachian Trail.

The new facilities, installed at the end of June, are part of Norridgewock's ongoing efforts to promote outdoor recreation, Town Manager Richard LaBelle said.

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Opinions range from hopelessness to optimism as local folks are asked about America and its future.

Two days of events, including a country music concert, parade and fireworks display, were expected to bring about 25,000 people to Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday, organizers said.

The fire on Beech Street was ruled accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, according to Skowhegan’s fire chief.

Following a Skowhegan Police Department investigation, Douglas Perkins, 31, was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor.

Two days of events, including a country music concert, parade and fireworks display, were expected to bring about 25,000 people to Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday, organizers said.

Lights Up Productions, which formed in November, signed a three-year lease with the town to renovate and operate the 115-year-old venue.

Lifetime registered sexual offender John Peters arrested on nine counts of possession of sexually explicit material, says Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

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Trent Richardson, 64, was ejected Sunday from his 2005 Subaru Legacy as it rolled over several times on River Road in in Detroit, officials say.

The communications, in which councilors sought information about a colleague's ability to serve, came just months after a local election was decided partly on matters of municipal secrecy.

Ryan Sargent, 38, of Sterling, Massachusetts, died late Saturday when ejected from his car after the vehicle failed to negotiate a corner on Center Road, left the roadway and rolled over, according to police.

The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.

Nearly 185 new and expecting parents turned out Saturday for the shower, hosted by Kennebec Valley Community Action Program's Somerset Family Enrichment Council and its partners.

Guy Stevens, 68, was ejected from his car Friday when he failed to negotiate a sharp turn in the road, according to a Somerset County Sheriff's official.

A 10-year project is planned to improve water quality in China Lake, which supplies drinking water to tens of thousands of people.

Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.

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The Mexican restaurant at 60 Waterville Road opened about two weeks ago after about four months of floor-to-ceiling renovations to the space.

The first presidential debate was a wake-up call for everyone who understands the threat poised to this country by Donald Trump.

Be proud of what the American flag stands for, writes a museum curator.

The man has everything he needs, including a bed, a thick wool blanket, a solar panel and insulation for his windows, Amy Calder writes.

Maxwell Goguen, 24, was northbound from North Anson toward Embden when his 2006 Chevrolet Malibu went off the left side of the road just before 7:30 p.m., according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the crash.

The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex is expected to accommodate 10 storefronts, and plans are underway for more office space and a multisport facility.

About a dozen employees from Huhtamaki were volunteering Wednesday to help frame up the structure.

A fishing spider found on a basement floor got the columnist and his grandson looking for a jar big enough to contain it, writes Dana Wilde.

Questions about traffic and noise were raised Tuesday as the board considered an informal preapplication for a food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

Voters on Tuesday approved raising and appropriating $158,071 for general government, which had been left off the June 10 town meeting warrant due to a typographical error.

Nathan Morris, 27, of Norridgewock, was issued a summons for operating under the influence, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Waterville police and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency searched an Silver Street apartment on Thursday.

Josh Forester, 48, of Cornville, is the new executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road in Waterville.

Robert Conlogue was arrested late Saturday and taken to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta, where he was released early Monday on $4,000 bail, police said.

A Pittston Fair Association official estimated at midday Sunday that 1,500 people attended the three-day fair, which began Friday. A weekend in a typical year, without “crazy rain,” would draw up to 3,000.

At the annual town meeting June 10, the amount listed in the article for general government was underreported due to a typographical error, town officials said.

Kevin Hines, who spoke Saturday at the Rotary District 7790 Conference in Waterville, survived a suicide attempt off of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and now is a motivational speaker, author and filmmaker spreading awareness about suicide prevention.

There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.

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Thunderstorms popped up across Maine on the final day of a late-spring heat wave that broke some longstanding temperature records in central Maine.

Ryan Cook has returned to his hometown to launch the world premiere of a film he helped produce, to be shown at the Waterville Opera House July 13 during the 27th Maine International Film Festival.