Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus

Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it's in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.

On the hunt for federal tax forms in central Maine

Maureen Donovan likes to have paper tax forms to complete her federal and state taxes, but printed federal forms are not readily available now due to pandemic-related shutdowns of IRS facilities.

Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts

Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.

Employees at central Maine markets lauded by bosses during outbreak

Rick Gowell, owner of supermarkets in Greene and Litchfield, likened his employees to first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.

Five Questions: Hardware store owner Percy Gowell

The owner of Percy's Hardware Co. talks about the challenge of finding toilet paper and being a local retailer.

Litchfield man, indicted on manslaughter charges, found dead at home

The body of Shawn W. Metayer, 60, was found Tuesday morning at his Litchfield house after deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an unattended death.

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Ex-employee accused of stealing $5,911 from Family Quik Stop in Litchfield

Store owner Eka Orr said the alleged theft impacted her business and the amount of time she is able to spend with her family.

Driver in Litchfield double-fatal accident indicted on felony manslaughter charges

Shawn W. Metayer, 60, police said, had a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau.

Oak Hill students hear pros and cons of proposed CMP transmission line

State Rep. Kent Ackley, I-Monmouth, and Avangrid executive Thorn Dickinson presented information about Central Maine Power's proposed 145-mile transmission line Tuesday to students in Wales.