Students search for salamanders and wade through a vernal pool during annual field trip
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Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
RSU 4 faces uphill battle to secure the funding it says it needs to ensure quality education for district students.
Chelsea man indicted for alleged machete attack
The 22-year-old victim was allegedly chopped at multiple times by another man with an 18-inch rusty machete.
Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
Wales woman working as rural mail carrier dies from injuries suffered in Litchfield crash
Alicia Bubier, 48, died following the crash at the intersection of Huntington Hill Road and Quackenbush Lane, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Indictments handed up in Readfield, Clinton home arson cases
Joseph E. McLaughlin of Readfield and Jamie M. Perry of Waterville were both indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury this month.
Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
Wales-based school district assesses possible closure of Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools
Any move to consolidate could be affected by the town of Litchfield’s decision on whether or not to separate from RSU 4.
Man arrested in Litchfield after crashing into cruiser, lashing at trooper with knife, police say
Police chase that prompted police to draw their weapons ends with New Gloucester man being hit by stun gun and arrested.
Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.