Brunswick ministry helps children appreciate mercy, compassion

Statue of Richmond shipbuilder, which survived at least two fires, moved to Town Office

The relocation of the statue of T.J. Southard, considered one of the founders of Richmond, brings a slice of the town's history into view during its bicentennial year.

South China teen dies from injuries sustained in Richmond highway crash

Rémy Pettengill, 17, was gravely injured Dec. 30 in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Richmond.

Five-car crash in Richmond causes multiple injuries and leads to arrest

The five-car crash started after an individual drove under the influence and crashed into a tractor trailer, according to officials; a secondary crash followed as some cars slowed down along the section of Interstate 295 in Richmond.

Rails, trails or both? State officials urged to do something with unused Augusta-to-Brunswick rail corridor

Officials have begun a nine-month process to consider using the state-owned Lower Road rail corridor for a recreational trail that would pass through several central Maine communities.

Winter holiday celebrations debut Friday in central Maine

Starting Friday, central Maine's winter holiday season gets underway, bringing lights, parades, gingerbread and Santa.

Fire at Richmond mobile home causes minor damage

A fire that was apparently started by a lit candle that either tipped over or was knocked over by a cat caused minor damage to the home at 7 Post Road.

Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.

Richmond residents voice concerns, questions about withdrawal from RSU 2 ahead of November vote

A public hearing held Monday drew roughly 25 Richmond residents, most of whom were in favor of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.

High costs, loss of local identity drive Litchfield to consider withdrawing from RSU 4

The town is not officially withdrawing from the school district, but a committee met for the first time Thursday to begin discussing options the town has if residents decide to more forward.