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.

Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm

Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.

Chelsea Foodbank to hold benefit bike raffle

A drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 20.

After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’

Third grade students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, both 8, began dressing up for school last year as second graders, and the tradition has caught on among other students and staff members.

American Mothers Inc. chapter names 10 Maine nominees

Sheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids

The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.

Photos: Central Maine honors its veterans

Central Maine communities marked Veterans Day on Saturday with special observances, including the laying of a wreath at Togus VA Medical Center in Chelsea, and a parade through the Waterville downtown.

Pink Warrior Productions/United States of America’s Maine Pageant winners recognized

Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges

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

Chelsea woman charged with helping boyfriend evade arrest before police fatally shot him

Police say Annie McKechnie, 22, helped Frank Foss Jr. avoid arrest weeks before his death.