Treatment plant discharging into Kennebec River processed runoff possibly laced with ‘forever chemicals’

Environmental and health advocates say the incident highlights the need for more testing and regulation of PFAS in the waste stream and in consumer products.

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties

Loose bull attacks two men in Madison

Robert McEwen and Robert Neal tried to apprehend the bull before it attacked them, leaving the men with severe injuries.

State rules Madison doesn’t have to pay $1 million tax abatement to former mill

Madison Paper Industries has 30 days to appeal the decision, but its lawyer, Jonathan A. Block, has not received indication of the company's plans to do so as of Monday afternoon.

Maine State Police investigate crash that killed 2 Madison residents

Joyce Gipson and Keith Blackwell, of Madison, were killed on Thursday morning when their vehicle collided with a dump truck.

Jury finds John Williams guilty of murder

John D. Williams was charged with murder in the death of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy last year, but his attorneys argued he was too impaired by his drug use to intend or know he would kill Cpl. Eugene Cole.

ATV riding, river rafting, music and more in Jackman, Madison, Anson and Clinton

This year's Glory Days-themed event scheduled Aug. 22-25 in Madison and Anson is packed with music, food, crafts, antique tractors, fireworks, football, fishing, golf and more fun for the family.

Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need

Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.