The Maine School Superintendents Association this week named MSAD 54’s Jon Moody the superintendent of the year.
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Man arrested after threat leads to closure of charter schools in Skowhegan, Cornville
Jason Wakefield, of Detroit, is the parent of a student enrolled at Community Regional Charter School and authorities say he directed a threat at a staff member.
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Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting
The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.
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Etna man, 18, who threatened ‘Lewiston part two’ posed credible risk of violence, complaint says
Michael Bowden was arrested Sunday after he appeared to threaten to commit a shooting at the Walmart Supercenter in Palmyra, where he worked previously, and an internal investigation by the company deemed him a credible threat, according to a criminal complaint.
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Augusta car crash injures several Gardiner students, 1 seriously, police say
Police say a single vehicle carrying four juveniles Wednesday struck a pole on Cony Road, injuring one student seriously and closing the roadway.
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Two arrested in connection with robberies at Waterville bank, Fairfield convenience store
The bank robbery occurred Tuesday at Bangor Savings Bank at 366 Main St. in Waterville, and officials said the same people were responsible hours later for robbing the Circle K convenience store at 149 Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.
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Augusta Dollar General shuts down over safety concerns
Items stacked in the aisles and electrical wires being exposed and in reach of customers drove the temporary shut-down of the Eastern Avenue dollar store, officials said.
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Woman accused of stealing money from Waterville youth center pleads no contest
Sherrie Anne Genness of Belgrade could serve up to 30 months in prison and be required to pay up to $221,695 to the Alfond Youth & Community Center, according to a spokeswoman for the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
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American Legion post to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony in Waterville; lunch planned in Winslow
The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at The Elm at 21 College Ave. and proceed south on Main Street to Castonguay Square, next to City Hall, where a short ceremony is planned.
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Flyers seeking recruits for local ‘militia’ raise alarm in Mount Vernon, Vienna
The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.