Hallowell-area school district proposing $30 million spending plan

The spending increase would make the budget total almost 10% more than last years, but that's because RSU 2 will make its first payment on the new Monmouth school, which is being paid for with a state subsidy.

‘Inspiring at a young age,’ Day of Caring fosters importance of giving back

Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.

Richmond property tax rate expected to stay flat with proposed budget

Town Manager Adam Garland said the town's spending plan reflects negotiated increases in salaries, an increase in the cost of ambulance service, and other adjustments across town departments.

Richmond High School names top scholars for class of 2019

Living Well for Better Health series set for Richmond

Classes will be held at the Golden Oldies Senior Center.

CATC names April Students of the Month

Richmond's Gajilan, Windsor's Carlezon recognized.

Richmond farm offers goat snuggling on Mother’s Day

Hundreds of guests flocked to Rock Bottom Farm for the opportunity to snuggle one of more than two dozen goats.

Richmond man charged with terrorizing, sexual exploitation of minor

Jeffrey Tilton, 55, was charged after an investigation into an underage drinking party, which led to information that he allegedly sought to take inappropriate photos of a juvenile female.

Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island

Wednesday's prescribed burn, part of a multi-year plan, is expected to diversify wildlife habitat on the island in the Kennebec River.

New York pair charged with trying to burn down Richmond home over drug debt

Todd Dickson, 26, and Joris Gomez, 25, were both arrested Wednesday on arson, burglary, theft and heroin trafficking charges; on Tuesday, a resident of the Richmond home was arrested on heroin trafficking charges.