Hartland man pleads guilty to aggravated attempted murder charges in 2019 shootout with police

The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.

Newport-area school district reports ‘isolated case’ of COVID-19

Schools in Regional School Unit 19 will remain open as the one positive case of COVID-19 is said to be isolated, according to the Center for Disease Control.

New textile recycling program places bins across Kennebec Valley

The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.

Hartland Public Library patrons can schedule visit Tuesdays, Fridays

Hartland man, 43, charged with operating meth lab at home

Corey Swain of Commercial Street was arrested on charges of aggravated operating of a methamphetamine lab and aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine.

Heart of Maine Community Stories to document life during COVID-19 pandemic

Contributions can be a photo, video, interview, letter, poem.

Hartland residents fear impact of tannery’s closure

Diminishing demand for leather products during the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty about reinvigorating that demand led Tasman Leather Group to decide to close the tannery this summer, putting 115 people out of work.

Hartland tannery to close by summer’s end, leaving 115 out of work

The Tasman Leather Group announced Monday the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to cease operations at the tannery.

Hartland fire destroys home, leaving couple homeless

Thomas Braley and his wife had no insurance on the house at 117 Athens Road, which had no smoke detectors inside, according to Hartland fire Chief Charles Gould.

Hartland man arraigned in police shooting in Canaan

Richard Murray-Burns, charged with attempted murder in a gunfight with police, was arraigned in Maine District Court on Thursday in Skowhegan.