Agriculture businesses across Maine poised for expansion with injection of federal grant funding

Five Maine farms have secured more than $1 million in federal agricultural grants to develop and sell products that range from soap to salami, making their products available more widely and helping the businesses to grow sustainably.

Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student

A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.

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.

Historical association supporters bid high at Dresden auction

Dresden’s Pownalborough Court House to host demonstration for Sept. 16 canceled

RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell

Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.

Historical association’s Preservation Party to offer auction of desserts

Association to host Preservation Party in Dresden Sept. 10

Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student

Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.

State ends ferry service between Richmond and Swan Island after more than 6 decades

Visitors are allowed to access the wildlife management area using their own watercrafts, and the state is no longer charging fees to use the island or camp there.