Waterville officer shot during traffic stop ‘recovering well’

Investigations continue into the Dec. 22 shooting of police Officer Timothy Hinton by the suspect, who later was shot by law enforcement officers in Canaan.

New Year’s Eve brings more than snow to Waterville

Skowhegan man arrested on weapons charge after traffic stop in Waterville

Raymond Ellis, Jr. was stopped by a Waterville police Monday night for driving with his headlights off and was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Richmond officials set budget, warrant article to explore RSU 2 withdrawal

With the recommendation of the Budget Committee, Richmond selectmen set the budget to explore withdrawal at $50,000, to be used if town residents vote in March for continuing the process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.

Hallowell officials to swear in new councilor, reflect on decade Thursday

The Hallowell City Council will conduct a special meeting on Jan. 2 to swear in incumbent Councilor George Lapointe and councilor-elect Diana Scully.

Gas explosion, murder, firefighter deaths, school controversies some of Waterville area’s top stories in 2019

The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.

Central Maine in line for wet, heavy snow

Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.

A look back at Augusta-area news of 2019

The year was highlighted by acts of heroism, downtown changes and high-profile crime.

Waterville’s Beth Israel Congregation celebrates Hanukkah

Crooked Face Creamery thrives after expanding into downtown Skowhegan

In the months since she has opened her shop, Amy Rowbottom cherishes the support of her many customers and local officials.