Suspect in police chase indicted on new charge of attempting to set dog on fire with tequila

In October 2020, Christopher T. Farrow led police on a chase across central Maine and fled the state before he was arrested in Vermont months later.

In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road

As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.

Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups

Central Maine arrest log: April 19-26, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 19-26, 2024.

Update: Man arrested in Norridgewock standoff with police after killing dog, shooting at neighbor’s house, sheriff says

Nicholas Eckert, 32, of Norridgewock was charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening for his role in the incident, which drew a heavy police presence, officials said.

Central Maine arrest log: April 12-19, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 12-19, 2024.

Central Maine arrest log: April 6-12, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for April 6-12, 2024.

SAD 54 board of directors approves $48.89 million budget for Skowhegan-area schools

Spending funded by local property taxes is expected to increase 3.95%, though the expected impact of the increase on the district’s six towns varies widely.

Driver facing criminal charge after crash with horse and buggy in Norridgewock

The horse and the operator of the carriage were both injured in the crash, which happened when Brittany Guerette, 34, attempted to pass them in her vehicle.

Central Maine arrest log: March 29-April 5, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for March 29-April 5, 2024.