Winthrop church to hold Rite of Candidacy Nov. 19

Local diaconal candidates reside in Readfield, Rumford, Skowhegan.

Sappi announces plan to invest $418 million in Skowhegan mill

The announcement Thursday comes as Sappi says it is looking to transition its portfolio to packaging and specialty papers, pulp and biomaterials.

Skowhegan animal shelter has gone to the dogs — and cats — so push begins for new building

The Somerset Humane Society at 123 Middle Road is aging, cramped and no longer suitable for its operations, so with an infusion of money from the Somerset County Commissioners, the society is pushing for a replacement facility.

A moribund old mill to get a $15 million facelift, and brewery, adding another spark to Skowhegan

The 80,000-square-foot former Solon Manufacturing mill on the island downtown is undergoing a two-year remodel that will have Bigelow Brewing Co. anchor the ground floor, with apartments and a hotel filling out the space.

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in December

Man triggered vehicle collisions, an overnight search before he’s found in Skowhegan horse stall, police say

Matthew Woodcock, 27, is facing several charges following a series of events that began Thursday when authorities say he fled from a state trooper trying to make a traffic stop.

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.

Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December

Rainstorm disrupts operations for Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union, executive says

Customers of the credit union were unable to use ATMs and some were not able to access their money when some services were interrupted Tuesday.

State again issues denial of water quality certificate for Shawmut Dam in Fairfield, but invites reapplication with ‘updated’ data

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection issued a denial without prejudice for the water quality certificate, stating that the owner of Shawmut Dam, Brookfield Renewable, did not provide finalized information about fish passages at the dam.