Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation

Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.

Oak Hill High School business students win state title for 25th consecutive year

The school's contingent of 35 students earned enough points in the business-focused competition to cement a quarter century of wins earlier this month.

Utility crews work to restore power in central Maine after nor’easter

The storm delivered strong winds and heavy snow that brought down power lines and branches, primarily in coastal and southern parts of the state.

Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list

Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance

Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.

Pipes burst in Wales, Litchfield schools

Oak Hill High School suffered significant water damage, as did a prekindergarten classroom at Libby Tozier Primary School.

Saint Michael’s College names local dean’s list students

Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms

National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.

As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt

Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.

After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired

The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.