Central Maine restaurateurs work through uncertainty

Eleven months after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, three restaurant owners talk about pushing past profound challenges to start or sustain their new businesses.

Photo: Moonlight walk in Litchfield

Outbreaks reported at Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta, Doolin’s Pub in Litchfield

MaineGeneral CEO Chuck Hayes said 250 tests have been performed on staff members and residents at Gray Birch, and visitation is now "virtual only."

Augusta man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful sexual contact with child

Mark D. Van Sickle pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 8-year-old child in Augusta.

RSU 4 goes fully remote after COVID-19 cases

The cases are spread across various schools and cohorts.

Police have potential suspect in Oak Hill school bomb threat

The building was swept Friday and no explosive devices were found.

Remote housing creates issues for remote learning; causing an interference with school work

Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.

Search continues for three sought in central Maine car chase

Two schools in Litchfield were briefly put into lockout mode Thursday in an "abundance of caution," as police continue their search for three people allegedly connected to a gunfire incident in Skowhegan.

School survey responses

In July, the Sun Journal sent a survey to superintendents in all public schools in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, and to superintendents in Portland, Waterville, Augusta, Winthrop and Bangor. The survey asked six questions.

Monday’s photo gallery: Working the dogs out

It was perfect weather Monday for getting the dogs out for a walk or swim.