Presque Isle man arrested in Litchfield fires at gas station

Just before midnight on Thursday, investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to two trash can fires at the gas pumps at Gowell’s Shop n’ Save on Richmond Road.

Presque Isle man charged with arson in Litchfield gas station fires

Robert Bowring, 39, was charged for allegedly setting fires near gas pumps Thursday night, officials said.

Litchfield officials approve $6,275 contract with Kennebec Valley Humane Society for stray animals

Approval of the new contract with the Augusta shelter comes after residents successfully circulated a petition to have the arrangement decided at the annual Town Meeting.

Local students make Plymouth State University dean’s list

Litchfield residents challenge RSU 4 board plans for school addition

'I think $31 million right now added to the taxpayer base that we have to pay is just a bad idea,' said the final resident to speak at a public hearing Wednesday night, a comment that drew a round of applause.

Group fosters camaraderie among women in timber sports traditionally dominated by males

The Axe Women Loggers of Maine, which will bring world-class talent to Litchfield this weekend, has grown in membership since its inception in 2011, but it is still "a small world," says its founder.

Litchfield officials approve $115,000 bid to repair leaky Woodbury Pond Dam

The $115,000 bid includes an offer of $15,000 worth of discounts toward the project planned this summer.

Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters OK school budget for RSU 4

In total, 57% of voters across the three towns voted in support of the budget.

Dump truck to blame for power outage in Gardiner area

According to an official at Central Maine Power Co., a dump truck "came into contact with a transmission line" off of U.S. Route 201 in Gardiner on Monday afternoon.

Former Auburn superintendent of schools to lead Wales-based district

A public meeting on an addition to Oak Hill Middle School is set for June 22.