Open-air cremation gets strong support before Legislature

A committee in Augusta heard from many Mainers who like the idea of open-air funeral pyres as an end-of-life option.

Hallowell-area school district cuts spending in its budget, but city official says it’s not enough

Regional School Unit 2 was able to trim its budget by nearly $100,000, but towns are still seeing a steep increase in their local shares.

Dresden lodge donates to Whitefield food pantry

Hallowell-area school board divided on early release days, plan to continue discussion next week

Regional School Unit 2 will be sending another survey out to parents to gather their input about how they would prefer staff development time be managed.

Proposed budget has Dresden considering withdrawal from Hallowell-area school district

Dresden is not the only municipality critical of Regional School Unit 2's proposed spending plan. Farmingdale and Monmouth officials are also questioning how they would pay what the district is asking.

Dresden woman injured in single-car crash Saturday night

Majorie Avery, 59, was taken to Maine Medical Center via LifeFlight following a crash near Bog and Calls Hill roads on Saturday.

Dresden files lawsuit against gravel pit, owner over violations

While Heather Beasley's appeal of a notice of violation and stop work order issued against her gravel pit is ongoing, the town has filed suit against her and the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Corp. in part over damage to Ballard Road.

Dresden masons give $300 to Richmond food pantry

Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.

Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season

Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it's not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.