Man pleads guilty to kicking, biting police in confrontation following China traffic stop

The prosecutor in the case says police are not happy with the plea deal, which requires Brent Elisens, 37, to undergo mental health treatment or face up to seven years in prison.

‘Layers of invisibility’: Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites show signs of human trafficking

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.

Waterville man indicted on charges of assaulting woman

Carl A. Hunter, 30, allegedly strangled and beat a woman at a Waterville hotel, causing her to temporarily lose consciousness.

Two injured in motorcycle-deer crash in China

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

Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case

Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.

EPA funds secured to help prevent China Lake algae blooms

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

Watershed Restoration Project underway at China Lake

Messalonskee High School lists top 10 seniors

Anne Rebecca Stocco named valedictorian and Lily Mae Mitchell earns salutatorian spot.

Erskine Academy students, staff receive June Renaissance Awards

Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities

These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.