Troy woman, 19, dies following single-car crash in Benton, authorities say

Julie Clark was a passenger in a car Sunday night that went off the Neck Road in Benton and hit a utility pole, according to the Maine State Police.

Fairfield-area school district finds site for new building

The Maine State Administrative District 49 board of directors heard a presentation on how the district's school construction project is faring. The current plan is to renovate Benton Elementary School and use it to house students in kindergarten through second grade; third through sixth-grade students will be moved into a new building.

Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again

While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.

Benton Grange plans Sept. 25 open house

Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide

Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.

Kennebec Water District has found safe levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in water

New state legislation requires community water systems to test for PFAS, and to filter the chemicals if above the legal limit of 20 parts per trillion.

Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges

A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.

East Benton family prepares for 49th edition of Fiddlers Convention

The annual East Benton Fiddler's Contest and Convention will resume this Sunday after skipping last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Winslow police: 17-year-old leads high-speed chase in central Maine

Sidney youth rams Winslow police cruiser and later hits another car.

High school seniors in Fairfield focus on the beauty in the ‘mediocre’ at graduation

Student speakers focused on what success means, the people who impacted them and valuing those they love in their addresses.