Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.

Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent

After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.

Dresden student makes Ithaca College dean’s list

Dresden student makes Grove City College dean’s list

Hallowell-area school district hosts meeting to go over budget with ‘grateful’ municipal officials

The suggestion to include municipal officials in the budget process came last year as municipalities saw a huge spike to their town allocations.

Local students make NY college dean’s list

Historic Dresden courthouse to offer tricks, treats, twilight tours

Early strawberry season wrapping up with plentiful crop at central Maine farms

Farmers say the berries are outstanding this year, and demand is strong as families look for activities to do together.