Freeport-area parents aim to curb cellphones in schools

The group, RSU5 Alliance for Thoughtful Technology, was spearheaded in recent weeks by Annie Ware with the help of several other parents. The goal, Ware said, is to address smartphone and social media use among kids prior to high school.

Central Maine arrest log: May 3-10, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 3-10, 2024.

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.

College of Holy Cross recognizes local dean’s list students

Photos: Tubing terrain at Bradbury Mountain

Fall begins Wednesday. Here’s where to see foliage this year around the Midcoast.

State experts are predicting an excellent fall foliage season this year in Maine.

Pownal man killed when pickup truck crashes into tree

Speed appears to have been the cause of the crash that killed 36-year-old Steven McKay on Sunday night, police said.

Potato chip company to make its home in Pownal

Vintage Maine Kitchen, a small-batch potato chip company based in Freeport, will move into the former North Pownal General Store at 83 Fickett Road. 

Bay Chamber Concerts names 2020 Young Stars of Maine Prizewinners

Three local winners include Joshua Rosenthal, Kayleigh Tolley and Inga Zimba.

Topsham man dies in bicycling accident in Pownal on Monday

Rodney Reed, 57, of Topsham was killed when he lost control of his bicycle on a trail at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal Monday.