Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists

U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.

81-year-old Farmingdale woman found safe

A Silver Alert had been issued Sunday afternoon for Barbara Loken of Farmingdale.

Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student

A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.

Farmingdale man bitten twice by fox outside his home

Officials say David Polley was treated for possible exposure to rabies, even though the body of the fox could not be recovered after it was shot.

RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell

Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.

Farmington-based food pantry receives $10K donation

UMF professor Dr. Steven Quackenbush and the Tyngtown club of Wilton have teamed up to give a donation to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to continue support the pantries backpack program.

Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student

Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.

Hall-Dale middle, high school lists honor students

Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick

Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.

Tufts University recognizes local dean’s list students