Winthrop School District one of several to report issues with new electric school buses

Two of Winthrop's brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.

Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8

Man injured after Jeep sideswipes Amish buggy in Somerville

The incident took place Monday morning on state Route 17.

Officials warn of high fire danger after acre of Somerville land burns

Officials at the scene on Marus Lane in Somerville did not know how the fire started, but the fire danger level is high with the high wind speed.

She couldn’t remember, but her husband does not want her life forgotten

Frank Slason wanted his wife, Diane, to be remembered in this newspaper. He lost her to Alzheimer's long before her death last month, he said.

Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses

Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.

Somerville man killed in motorcycle crash

Michael Hutchins, 47, died late Saturday after his motorcycle left the road and hit trees off Valley Road.

Somerville woman receives lifetime achievement award

78-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident, and believe speed was a factor.

4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15