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.

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.

Mayo ALS scholarship program recognizes 4 winners

Students live in Whitefield, Auburn, Lewiston, Winterport.

Augusta man charged with kidnapping, domestic violence charges in Lincoln County

Law enforcement officers say Guy Ricketts held a woman and a man at gunpoint at a Whitefield home Sunday night before forcing the man to leave the residence with him at gunpoint.

Whitefield 4th of July parade to return

Association to host author’s talk about Mainer Annie Wilkins

Man charged in Whitefield standoff to make first court appearance

Edward M. Poch is currently being held without bail in Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset following his arrest early Saturday after a standoff on Hunts Meadow Road in Whitefield.

Eight-hour standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest early Saturday

Edward M. Poch, 64, is being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and a gun at a Whitefield house, leading to a standoff with Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and the Maine State Police.

Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

Whitefield, Winthrop churches shatter American Red Cross records

More than 470 people donated blood between the churches.