Madison Oliver, Mount View High School

Central Maine gets ready to celebrate Pride Month

Parades, music, ice cream and a drag show are on tap for June in celebrations across the region.

How central Maine farmers help make the state’s PFAS recovery program a success

Central Maine farmers were essential in building what officials say is the first state program in the nation to directly take on so-called 'forever chemicals.' Now it's credited with helping dozens of farms continue operations.

Invasive plant identification and management workshop to be offered in Unity

Workshops on assisted migration efforts to be held in Unity

Central Maine arrest log: May 3-10, 2024

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

Crash closes Route 139 in Unity Township

Initial, unconfirmed reports indicated a two-car crash occurred midmorning in the area of 1209 Waterville Road, with serious injury and at least one crash victim trapped inside a vehicle.

Unity man held on bail after arrest for allegedly shooting at forest ranger

Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.

Unity man charged after gunshots fired at forest ranger investigating illegal tree cutting, police say

Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.

In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road

As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.