Open-air cremation gets strong support before Legislature

A committee in Augusta heard from many Mainers who like the idea of open-air funeral pyres as an end-of-life option.

Dresden masons give $300 to Richmond food pantry

Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season

Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it's not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.

Woolwich woman struck, killed while walking on road in Dresden

Police had received reports of a pedestrian in the road prior to the collision.

Former Lewiston man arrested in connection with Dresden standoff

Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.

Standoff in Dresden ends without arrest of man sought by police

Police are still seeking Nathon A. Taylor, 41, on an arrest warrant.

Augusta-area voters, not deterred by pandemic, line up to vote

Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.

Driver in Dresden crash facing charge after falsely identifying herself to police

Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, who is now being charged with operating after revocation, used her sister's name when deputies asked who she was at the crash scene, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Girl, 4, and man injured in Dresden automobile accident

Police said a 2012 Mitsubishi driven by Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, hit a 2017 Nissan driven by Alan Hewitt, 30, of Wiscasset, on Cedar Grove Road.

Dresden man arrested after gun stolen from a relative

Frank Foss Jr., 25, of Dresden was arrested Thursday on gun-related charges, which violate conditions from a previous arrest after he allegedly fired a gun at his wife and children.