On Independence Day, central Mainers weigh in on freedom, state of the nation

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

Police: Burnham man suffers life-threatening injuries in single-vehicle crash in Detroit

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.

Detroit man killed in single-car crash in Burnham, police say

Paul Raye Jr., 18, was killed Wednesday morning in the crash on Winnecook Road, according to the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office. 

Fidium Fiber to expand high-speed internet service to Pittsfield area

As part of its expansion across Maine, the company will install new fiber optic lines in the coming months in Pittsfield and surrounding towns, which may lead to disruptions as work is completed.

Madison parents indicted in October crash that killed son, injured other children

Officials say Robert A. Simonds, 30, was driving when his family's pickup truck hit a tree, and the children's mother, Ashley A. Corson, 29, was indicted on the same charges for what the district attorney described as "accomplice liability."

Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town

A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday's school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.

Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget

The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.

Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal

The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.

Burnham woodworker carves out time for making custom guitars

Jim Macdonald specializes in marquetry, the process of using pieces of veneer to form patterns or designs, and an exhibit of his work is on display at the Chocolate Church in Bath.

Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College