Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation

Augusta man killed in Mount Vernon crash following 2 speeding incidents

Sheriff's Office: Mark Sousa, 44, died Saturday evening when thrown from his car after fleeing officers at high speed. Earlier in the day, Sousa fled officers while he was on a motorcycle.

Man pleads guilty to lesser charges in Mount Vernon child sexual assault case

If Anthony J. Mecham, initially charged with felony counts of gross sexual assault and visual sexual aggression against a child, complies with the terms of the agreement he may end up with lone charge of unlawful sexual contact.

Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake

Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.

Fire damages crane, logs at Mount Vernon wood lot

Crews from seven emergency response departments responded for the report of an explosion on Hovey Luce Road, but found only a crane and logs on fire, which they were able to extinguish.

Five mothers share the challenges, successes of home schooling during COVID-19

Mothers from Auburn, Farmington, Jay, Mount Vernon and New Vineyard are tackling challenges head-on in an uncertain time.

Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus

Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it's in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.

Three small earthquakes recorded in Maine, New Hampshire

According to the United States Geological Survey, three small earthquakes have been recorded in New Hampshire and Maine since Sunday morning

Small earthquake reported near Mount Vernon area

The 2.2-magnitude quake occurred at 8:07 a.m. in an area 3.7 miles north of Mount Vernon, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.