Browntail moths returning in Maine, but scientists are working to limit their spread

Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.

Maranacook Community High lists top 10 students for class of ’22

Anna Erb has been named valedictorian, and Sara St. Clair salutatorian.

Readfield-area school budget will increase by 5%, but taxpayers could spend up to 7% more than last year

The school district worked over three months to cut the budget down from a proposed 10% increase to lessen the impact on taxpayers.

New law to help tackle invasive plants that have troubled Cobbossee Lake for nearly 5 years

State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.

Samantha Smith’s peace-seeking letter to Soviet Union endures as lesson for children to ask questions about world events

As the 40th anniversary of the Manchester girl's famous letter approaches this November, her message for world peace is more relevant than ever.

Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages

The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.

Readfield-area high school to go remote due to staff shortages from uptick in COVID-19 cases

School officials can't figure out what caused the spike, and so far only Maranacook Community High School has been impacted.

Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5

Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal

Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver's license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.

Virtual flower growers conference set for this month

An additional in-person networking session is planned at Longfellow’s Greenhouses in Manchester.