Husson University names honor students

Students were named to the president's, dean's and honors lists for the 2023-24 school year.

Madison Oliver, Mount View High School

Boys basketball: Decades after coaching Thorndike school to state title, Greg Reid now behind the wheel for the Mustangs

Reid coached the 1986-87 Mount View boys to the program's only Gold Ball, and he now enjoys his time as a bus driver in the school district.

Man, 86, dies in weekend fire at his home in Monroe

Alan Grover was killed Sunday in the fire at the home on the Clements Road, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Monroe farm helps queer farmers find their joyful entry to the industry

The farm offers an opportunity for queer people to find kinship and security while learning how to grow flowers and a multitude of crops.

RSU 3 superintendent resigns 3 days into start of the school year

The resignation of Superintendent Charles Brown took effect Thursday and the chairwoman of the Unity-area school board offered no explanation in a statement released to parents.

10-year-old who brought gun to Waldo County school to appear in court

An investigation revealed the child brought a .22-caliber handgun to the school bus, where other students became aware of it and reported it to school administrators.

Two candidates vying for Republican nomination in House District 38 race

Benjamin Hymes of Waldo and Jesse Waryck of Brooks are trying to secure the Republican vote at the polls Tuesday, with the winner moving on to November's general election.

Incumbent Kinney faces Turner in House District 99 race

Three-term Republican Rep. MaryAnne Kinney faces Democratic challenger April Turner for the seat representing Brooks, Burnham, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.

Mount View High School evacuated after staff detects smell of gas

Within one minute of the initial call to Thorndike, fire departments from Freedom, Unity and Montville also responded.