Man who stabbed Turner couple to death in 2021 granted supervised time in Augusta

Patrick Maher was found not criminally responsible for stabbing Troy and Dulsie Varney to death in 2021.

Man charged in Turner couple’s slaying seeks change in treatment program

The former tenant of Troy and Dulsie Varney, who was found not criminally responsible in their fatal stabbings, wants to change the terms of his commitment at the Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta.

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.

Poland man charged with manslaughter in Turner crash

Joshua A. Doughty had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck at the time of the crash, authorities say.

Two join Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee

Photo: A record catch in Turner

Tripp Middle School names honor roll students

Most water fixtures at Leeds Central School show lead levels exceeding state threshold

Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School returned more favorable lead testing results.

Fayette woman killed in Turner crash

Carol Ivers, 79, of Fayette was killed Sunday morning in the Turner crash. Jacob Diaz, 24, of Augusta and Alana Hartford, 23, of Leeds were ejected from their truck and transported to hospital.

One dead, 2 hurt in head-on collision in Turner

The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office says crash occurred Sunday morning near the Paris Farmers Union at 299 Auburn Road.