Manchester asks law enforcement to not enter the fire station over coronavirus concerns

Area fire departments often allow troopers and sheriff's deputies to access their facilities for various reasons, including using bathrooms, decontaminating their cars and internet use.

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.

Somerville voters agree to seek grants to create municipal broadband network

Residents at a special town meeting Saturday also voted to return the road commissioner's post to an elected position.

Somerville residents to consider saving more than $30,000 through bond refinancing

Voters will decide on seven articles at a special town meeting at Somerville Elementary School at 9 a.m. on March 7.

Somerville residents to weigh in on electing or appointing road commissioner

Residents will decide on seven articles at a special town meeting scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Somerville Elementary School.

Public absent at hearing for Somerville’s draft marijuana business ordinance

Claudia Fujinawa, a member of the Cannabis Committee, said she was worried that the ordinance may fail at March 7's special town meeting.

Somerville’s draft marijuana business licensing ordinance gives preference to town residents

Town Treasurer Maria Greeley said town residents will vote on the new marijuana ordinance at a special town meeting on March 7.

Somerville farm family holds Yule Goat celebration to support school in India

Pumpkin Vine Farm plans to continue incorporating fundraising for causes part of its event repertoire. 

Yule Goat festivities set for Dec. 15 in Somerville

Proceeds will benefit underprivileged schoolchildren in Varanasi, India.

Halloween Farm Fete set for Oct. 26 in Somerville