Oakland-based RSU 18 adopts mask requirements in schools after some parents shout concerns

School district adopts policy Wednesday night as superintendent says practices could be reevaluated at every board meeting, as COVID-19 pandemic conditions change.

Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails

At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low

High lobster market prices are being driven by 'unprecedented demand,' one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.

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.

Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial

Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.

Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images

Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can't be fully determined.

Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses

Jared Jandreau's co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.

Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl

Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.

Augusta woman to serve 5 years for sexual exploitation of minor

Jessica Cox, 32, sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison, while Jared Jandreau, 36, awaits trial on nearly identical charges in the case.

Messalonskee High School graduates 145 at Augusta Civic Center

While many school districts this year offered educational models with students attending a combination of in-person and remote learning, Regional School Unit 18 gave students the opportunity to attend in-person classes every day or learn remotely.