Maine Supreme Court hears argument that police stop of drug-furnishing New York man was unjustified

A lawyer for Timothy Barclift argued, on appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, that police stopped the New York man primarily because of an anonymous tip he traveled by bus frequently and paid with cash.

Hallowell council votes 5-2 to approve amended tax break deal for ice arena

The amended agreement would provide an additional $110,000 in TIF revenue for the city as part of a 10-year deal with the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.

Winslow joins other central Maine schools in making masks optional

The School Board this week voted to alter its masking policy based on updated guidance from federal and state health officials.

Thorndike residents give OK to construction of salt and sand shed

The $539,000 shed is necessary because the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in 2019 cited the town after a stockpile of salt and sand contaminated a nearby stream.

Augusta man pleads guilty to theft-related charges, enters court-overseen drug recovery program

Alex J. Murphy, now 33, passed fake $100 bills and stole store merchandise to support his drug habit, officials say.

Idaho-based company completes purchase of longstanding Unity telecom UniTel

The sale to Direct Communications, based in Rockland, Idaho, is expected to provide the capital that will allow UniTel to expand and upgrade the fiber optic network in the communities that it serves.

Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021

Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.

Central Maine 2022 Town Meeting Coverage

Mercer voters approve $851,119 municipal budget

About 70 people attend annual Town Meeting, approving most of the 42 warrant articles.

Anson voters support fire truck and rescue boat purchases, hiring two full-time firefighters

Voters approve all 45 warrant articles, including building an ice rink at the Anson Town Office.