Jefferson motorcyclist killed after striking construction barricade, police say

Michael Bowden, 62, was in the crash Tuesday on State Route 218 in Alna, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Two killed in Jefferson crash

Two Thomaston residents were killed in a head-on collision Friday.

Jefferson pantry delivered food relief by local trucking company

Jefferson Historical Society has calendars for sale

Joseph A. Fiore Art Center introduces artists-in-residence

Artists-in-residence include Katie Addada Shlon, James Southard, Sophie Kelmenson and Margot Kelley.

Food pantry open two Wednesdays a month in Jefferson

Folks from Jefferson and Somerville in need of food welcome.

Manchester asks law enforcement to not enter the fire station over coronavirus concerns

Area fire departments often allow troopers and sheriff's deputies to access their facilities for various reasons, including using bathrooms, decontaminating their cars and internet use.

Many central Maine school buildings to remain closed for rest of school year

Some superintendents announced plans Thursday to continue remote or distance learning through June, following Tuesday's recommendation by Maine's education commissioner. Others are taking a wait-and-see position.

Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine

As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.

Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses

Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.