Mercer home destroyed in Friday morning fire

The home on Trista Lane completely burned down, while neighboring rental homes remained unscathed, officials said.

Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 7-13

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

Skowhegan-area voters asked to approve location change for planned bus garage

The proposed acquisition of the Maine DOT lot on U.S. Route 2, where the district now parks its buses, would come at no cost to local taxpayers since it is part of MSAD 54’s new elementary school construction project, according to district officials.

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 21-27

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 21-27, 2024.

Skowhegan schools post September lunch menue

Towns in Regional School Unit 54 include Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Smithfield and Skowhegan.

Central Maine arrest log: July 6-12, 2024

Central Maine arrest log: June 29 – July 5

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 29 - July 5, 2024.

Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities

These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.

Smithfield crash leads to charges against Lewiston woman already facing drunken driving charge

Daelyn Sargent, 19, of Lewiston, was intoxicated and the only person in her Toyota Yaris when deputies arrived early Monday to find the vehicle in a ditch, police said.

Carlie Jarvais, Skowhegan Area High School