The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
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Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he’d had a longstanding dispute.
Fairfield woman to serve 32 months for conspiracy to distribute drugs
Stephanie Pelletier, 29, will serve three years of supervised release after her prison sentence.
West Gardiner delays annual Town Meeting
Due to restrictions on the size of public gatherings, town officials hope the delay means they can hold an open Town Meeting later in the year, when residents can ask questions and debate town spending priorities.
Winthrop Historical Society purchases former Key Bank building for future headquarters
The former Key Bank building at 107 Main St. will need more than $50,000 in work before it is ready to open, according to society president Lynda Pratt.
Electronic campaign signs draw complaint in Gardiner area
Four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, Republican candidate for the Senate District 14 seat, have drawn a complaint over the disclosure of who paid for the signs.
Oakland woman impaled by tree branch in ‘fair’ condition
David and Theresa Roy were traveling on Pond Road in Sidney Tuesday when a tree fell on their vehicle in high winds and a branch came through the car and impaled Theresa Roy, who is 79.
Gardiner, China schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Close contacts were identified on a bus taken by an individual at River View Community School in Gardiner, while Regional School Unit 18 reported a positive case at the China Middle School.
Augusta man missing since January found dead
Augusta police say they found the body of Pierre ‘Pete’ Bolduc on Wednesday in Augusta and the cause of his death is under investigation.
Maine Department of Labor adjusts process that froze 13 bank accounts
The department turned off an automated process that canceled some claims based on an employer’s response to an electronic form.