While state is struggling with virus outbreak at prison, county jails are not

Unlike the Maine Department of Corrections, county jails haven't reported any positive cases of inmates with COVID-19, but have to hold sentenced inmates longer.

Androscoggin County sees steady climb in coronavirus cases

CDC attributes rise to new cases and more testing.

Verso, investors reach agreement on sale of Jay mill

The paper company and a shareholder group have agreed to move ahead with a $400 million deal to sell the company's mills in Maine and Wisconsin.

Longtime Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department K-9 dies unexpectedly

Livermore confirms case of rabies in gray fox

The state has 48 confirmed cases of rabies, with Androscoggin County topping the list with 12 as of Aug. 22.

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state inspection

The audit, performed every two years by the Department of Corrections, only found fault with the high head counts that periodically plague the jail.

Celebrate the Fourth of July early with fireworks tonight

It is fireworks season again, and this year, while there are plenty of fireworks displays to see on the Fourth of July, many towns are holding their displays on days other than July 4.

Activists gather at State House to oppose CMP power line

The Maine House of Representatives debated a bill that would have authorized the study of how much green house gas emissions would be reduced as a result of the project.

Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate

A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they're good stewards of the money.

One person killed, 2 injured in Durham crash

A 26-year-old woman from Sabbatus died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Durham early Monday morning, police said.