Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.

Solon wall no longer rock solid after series of thefts

Officials are trying to determine why someone over the course of several weeks has taken many of the rocks that constitute the stone wall surrounding the historic South Solon Meeting House.

Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire

The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.

Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3

Solon Hotel owners say listing property is smart business, not a sign they are jumping ship

The landmark hotel was listed for sale last week at $999,000, just a month after reopening, but co-owner Faith Goguen says she and her husband, Bruce, remain committed to the property as they take a long view of their business operations.

The Solon Hotel to reopen Friday after renovations to nearly 130-year-old landmark

The chair of the Solon Board of Selectmen said Thursday the hotel, which will include a full-service restaurant, bar and function hall, has long been a beloved meeting place in town and should be an economic boon.

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.

Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation

Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.

Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties

Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person "until the Maine CDC steps in."