Two arrested at suspected Cornville illegal cannabis grow

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said despite the monthslong gap since the last similar search warrant was executed, his office is still actively investigating illegal marijuana growing sites.

Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project has Christmas gifts for 600 kids

Deb Tanner's program has provided holiday gifts to children in Somerset County since 2016, thanks to donations from community members and businesses.

Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 7-13

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 7-13, 2024.

Last of trio charged with Norridgewock robbery sentenced

Prosecutors dropped most charges against the three arrested in the December 2023 incident, which prompted a heavy police response and area schools and businesses to lock their doors for hours.

Skowhegan Savings Bank announces Season of Giving recipients

Twenty $1,000 grants were awarded to local nonprofits.

Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold

More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.

Unity man pleads guilty to gross sexual assault charge

Jesse J. Harvey, 31, sexually assaulted an extended family member when she was 12 years old, according to prosecutors.

Skowhegan plow truck hits, injures woman walking in a road

Police Chief David Bucknam said the 31-year-old woman was walking on Madison Avenue wearing dark-colored clothing when a plow on the truck clipped her.

Man gets plea deal for charges from Skowhegan illegal marijuana grow

Xi Qiang Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor level charge with a deferred disposition, was the first of about a dozen defendants facing similar charges in Somerset County to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Skowhegan park named national model for outdoor recreation, economic innovation