Mechanic Falls stabbing suspect was convicted of murder twice in 1991

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office deputies responded Wednesday night to a report of a fight at the trailer park where witnesses said the victim was stabbed outside a home in Mechanic Falls.

Mechanic Falls man arrested after Wednesday night stabbing

The victim was treated at the scene and taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was expected to be released from the hospital Thursday.

Man stabbed during fight in Mechanic Falls

Unidentified victim, who was stabbed at least once in the chest during a fight and was taken to a hospital, according to early reports.

RSU 16 budget passes 1st vote

RSU 16 budget vote set for Tuesday in Poland

Officials will hold a districtwide meeting Tuesday to review the nearly $25.9 million budget for 2023

Students have a blast with Space Day in Poland

Every year, a number of schools are selected to host Space Day, an event funded by the Maine Space Grant Consortium. This year, Whittier Middle School was one of seven school in Maine chosen to host the activity.

Mechanic Falls Town Council votes to take small asphalt lot by eminent domain

The .015-acre paved parcel is between two buildings on Pleasant Street.

South Paris woman sentenced to 2 years behind bars for drunken driving crash in Mechanic Falls

The driver of the other car suffered permanent injuries and was in a medically induced coma for more than two weeks.

Poland teacher receives national $25,000 teaching award

Jamie Karaffa was presented with a Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 check Tuesday in recognition of her extraordinary work as an educator at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School.

Optimist clubs seek volunteers to celebrate Earth Day