Lawrence Junior High School names honor students

State closes aging Albion bridge after it fails inspection

The Maine Department of Transportation said Puddle Dock Bridge was closed Wednesday, resulting in a 12-mile detour for motorists driving along state roads.

Albion man pleads guilty to illegally purchasing firearms in Fairfield

Jason Palmer, 42, knowingly made false statements when he claimed to be purchasing firearms for himself but was actually buying them for another person, federal prosecutors said.

Albion man accused of sexually assaulting child has request to see friends’ children denied

A Superior Court justice denied the request Thursday of local business owner Sean M. Eori, 43, after a state prosecutor argued it was the 'exact same situation' that led to Eori's alleged crimes.

Rumford, Dixfield women identified as victims of deadly crash in Albion

Kandi L. Carrier, 38, of Rumford, died Friday after the van she was riding in collided with a pickup truck. The van's driver, Mandy L. Thibodeau, 46, of Dixfield, was injured and is in fair condition at a Bangor hospital.

Unity man faces charges after crash that killed one, injured one in Albion

Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.

One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Albion

One person expected to be charged in two-vehicle crash Friday at corner of Belfast and Unity roads.

Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges

Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.

SAD 49 appoints new principal for Albion and Fairfield schools

Pam Blaise will head the Albion Elementary School and Fairfield Primary School for the Fairfield-based school district.

With eye toward planned transmission project, Albion residents OK moratorium on utility lines, corridors

Residents approved the measure at a special town meeting Monday in a vote that's in response to the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project.