Photos: Monmouth flower farmers growing 10,000 tulips over winter

Kim and Chris Brawn, with help from their son Carter, have been running Pease Hill Farm, a cut flower farm located in Monmouth, for three years and this is the first year they've tried growing tulips indoors. Last fall they bought and planted 15,000 tulip bulbs. They planted 5,000 in the ground outside and 10,000 were planted, 66 to a plastic crate, in potting soil to be forced to bloom over the winter.

Local students make Bates College dean’s list

Hallowell-area district already faces $1.5 million budget hike in first year without Richmond

Even though the budget numbers are expected to change over the coming months, RSU 2 school officials are seeing the impact of federal COVID-19 funds ending and Richmond’s recent withdrawal from the regional school district.

Utility crews work to restore power in central Maine after nor’easter

The storm delivered strong winds and heavy snow that brought down power lines and branches, primarily in coastal and southern parts of the state.

Rick Amero permanently hired as superintendent of Hallowell-based school district

Rick Amero, former Monmouth Academy principal, will become RSU 2's new superintendent.

Fire destroys Monmouth home, cause unknown

The fire was reported at noon on Saturday and the fire marshal is looking into the cause of the fire.

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.

Monmouth Academy lists honor roll students

Monmouth youth program to present musical at theater Feb. 17-19

Winthrop legion to host Cub Scout recruitment night Jan. 30

The new regional club is for boys and girls in grades K-5 from Winthrop, Monmouth, Manchester and surrounding towns.