Winthrop to upgrade emergency communications system for six other central Maine towns

Town councilors voted Monday to buy land that houses Winthrop's emergency communications tower as part of an over $1.2 million update to the service that dispatches first responders for six towns.

Augusta’s long-running UVM Haunted House continues to deliver thrills, scares

Hundreds of people from across the region and state are expected to line up for this season's frights put on by the United Volunteers of Maine at the Marketplace at Augusta.

Land trust, historians to host history walk in Readfield Oct. 14

Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food

A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Schools in Augusta, Readfield ratchet up restrictions on cellphones

Administrators are banning the use of cellphones in classes to curb distractions and increase engagement.

Report of student with weapon at Kents Hill School sends 4 campuses into lockdown

Police did not find weapons at the private college preparatory school in Readfield after searching the campus.

Dementia presentations scheduled in Readfield, Monmouth, Greene Aug. 17

Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing

June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.

Holy Cross names local dean’s list students

Readfield man who feuded with town for nearly a decade dies in single-car crash

Robert Bittar, 82, was killed days after withdrawing his latest lawsuit against the town.