Eight-hour standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest early Saturday

Edward M. Poch, 64, is being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and a gun at a Whitefield house, leading to a standoff with Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and the Maine State Police.

Gardiner gallery displays ‘Rejuvenation’ show

Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia

While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.

Discarded materials leads to damaging fire at Pittston home, official says

Pittston Fire Chief Joshua Johnson said some discarded materials ignited the fire outside the house, which spread into the roof.

Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

Snow day or remote day? Parents have mixed thoughts as central Maine schools grapple with winter weather decisions

With three snow days in two weeks, districts have their own plan on what to do, but remote learning days are too much, some parents say.

Maine Event Comedy presents Carolyn Plummer at Johnson Hall

Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say

The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.

Gardiner imposes mask mandate for public meetings, library

Decision comes as highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across Maine and daily case counts remain high.

Identified by tipster and ex-boyfriend, woman charged in October robbery of Big Apple in Augusta

Kiara E. Lewis, 29, arrested Monday by Gardiner police on an Augusta police warrant. She allegedly threatened a convenience store clerk, then fleeing with $200 and a pack of cigarettes.