Central Maine arrest log: May 25-31, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 25-31, 2024.

Albion man accused of sexually assaulting child has request to see friends’ children denied

A Superior Court justice denied the request Thursday of local business owner Sean M. Eori, 43, after a state prosecutor argued it was the 'exact same situation' that led to Eori's alleged crimes.

How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak

A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.

Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks

Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.

WinterKids names Winter Games winners

Winning schools are in Winterport, Topsham and Rangeley.

Winterport, Lincolnville students make Castleton University dean’s list

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks volunteer coordinators

Winterport man arrested on charges he sexually abused, exploited children in Waldo County

Steven Mathis, 32, was apprehended in Texas and returned to Maine on Monday on allegations that he abused "several" children.

Driver killed in truck crash in eastern Maine

Police say Jesse Skillings, 21, of Frankfort died in a single-vehicle crash in which his truck hit a mailbox and a tree.

Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.