Litchfield considers withdrawing from RSU 4

The town has not formally decided to withdraw from the Wales-based school district, but has established a committee, scheduled to meet Thursday for the first time, to explore the possibility.

Richmond-based conservation organization to hold talk about PFAS

With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food

A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.

Police standoff at Richmond mobile home park ends after man taken to hospital

Authorities were called to a home off Hatch Street on Friday after a relative reported the man had made suicidal statements and had a firearm.

Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent

After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.

Richmond Days returns with nostalgia and a bang

The annual event, organized and put on by the town of Richmond, brought people out to celebrate summer with games, food, music and a dip in the Kennebec River Saturday, after a two-year break.

Swan Island ferry halted by Coast Guard over lack of inspection

The ferry had been in operation for seven years. Now, federal officials say it unsafe and poses a threat to the environment. Service will not resume until the state provides the necessary documentation to operate a small passenger vessel.

Healthy Living for ME announces July in-person, online workshops

Maine Connections Academy names valedictorian, salutatorian

Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.

Augusta tech students receive toolships from foundation