Despite fears of a wash out, thousands celebrate Independence Day in Clinton

The three-day Central Maine Fourth of July celebration, now in its 33rd year, was held in Winslow for 26 years before moving to the Clinton fairgrounds.

Area communities plan celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4

A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.

Fairfield-area summer food service programs set to begin

Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town

A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday's school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.

Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town

Unofficial results of the June 13 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included.

Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children

Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.

Talks with SAD 49 ongoing as Albion continues push to leave school district

A district consolidation plan calls for the eventual closure of Albion Elementary School, but the town is pushing a proposal in which it would withdraw from the district, operate the elementary school on its own and secure an agreement from SAD 49 to accept its older students.

Clinton man drowned in Sebasticook River, police say

Paul Trask, 51, died after entering the water Sunday night at Old Mill Park in Clinton, according to police Chief Stanley 'Rusty' Bell.

Voters give preliminary approval to $29.6 million budget for Fairfield-area school district

The 2023-24 budget for Maine School Administrative District 49 now moves to a referendum, scheduled for June 13 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.

Laser show, concert to benefit Winslow food pantry

To assure admission, ordering tickets in advance is suggested.