Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 16-22

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 16-22, 2024.

Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program

As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,

Kingfield Friday Artwalk returns Nov. 1

Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting

Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints and addressed noise issues.

Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer

Franklin County Sheriff's Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.

Kingfield Select Board delays culvert fix on Lander Stream

The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.

Kingfield Harvest Festival to feature music, food, events for kids

Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal

The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes' proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town's wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.

Phillips-area schools in northern Franklin County go into lockdown; no evidence of threat found

Rumors of a threat circulated on Snapchat. The lockdown at four MSAD 58 schools lasted less than an hour, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.

Kingfield Select Board reviews coffee shop proposal amid wastewater system concerns

Wastewater Superintendent Travis Targett said a study of the wastewater system was necessary before moving forward.