Public audits are falling behind throughout central Maine

Many municipalities and school districts do not have up-to-date financial data as auditors become harder to find.

Area students earn collegiate recognition

Students were named to presidents, dean's and honors lists, and were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash

Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.

Watch: Christmas light show dazzles Monmouth, and every other town within miles

This is not your traditional Christmas decorating. The display is all encompassing, from the spotlights on the roof to the animated Christmas trees and candy canes on the front lawn. 

Wayne extends campground, RV development moratorium

The moratorium, largely targeted at preventing the expansion of Jellystone Park — which is split over Monmouth, Leeds and Wayne — was approved overwhelmingly by voters in April.

Waterville City Hall employees to try 4-day work week

Councilors hope the change, which starts on a trial basis Jan. 1, will help recruit and retain good workers, boost employee morale, and give the public more opportunity to do business at City Hall before and after regular business hours.

Augusta tech center names November students of month

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 16-22

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

Man arrested in Monmouth following high-speed chase, hourslong manhunt

Police used dogs, a drone, social media and tips from residents to catch up to suspect on the lam.

Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge

Chief Paul Ferland said he is 'convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.'