‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls

Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. 'We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,' said one official.

Why are so few Mainers running for local office?

Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.

On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.

Five candidates vie for 3 seats on China Select Board

Residents Edwin Bailey, Tod Detre and Thomas Rumpf are seeking their first terms on the town's five-person Select Board. Two candidates, Brent Chesley and Blane Casey, are incumbent councilors seeking reelection.

Feds successful in taking Cornville home investigated for illegal marijuana grow

A home in Corinna that housed another suspected illegal growing operation was also ordered by a judge to be taken by federal authorities earlier this month.

China residents to vote on making elected positions appointed, banning high-voltage power lines

Residents are set to vote Nov. 5 on five ordinances, ranging from a temporary moratorium on new electric transmission lines to changes to the town's development district and land codes.

Mid-Maine Chamber president on vacation weathers Florida hurricane

Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, described riding out Hurricane Milton at her condo in Venice, Florida, where she is vacationing.

Oakland-area school district support staff, administration agree to labor contract after months of tense negotiation

Seven months of talks that both union and school officials say were some of the most strained in the school district's history wrapped up this week with a new contract for the district's education technicians, custodians and food workers.

Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 9, 10

China Village library launches renovation

Plans include a ramp, wider entryway and doorways, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom so that people of all abilities are able to benefit from the library’s programs.