Augusta society to host lecture about Ku Klux Klan in Maine

New law to help tackle invasive plants that have troubled Cobbossee Lake for nearly 5 years

State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.

Samantha Smith’s peace-seeking letter to Soviet Union endures as lesson for children to ask questions about world events

As the 40th anniversary of the Manchester girl's famous letter approaches this November, her message for world peace is more relevant than ever.

Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages

The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.

Readfield-area high school to go remote due to staff shortages from uptick in COVID-19 cases

School officials can't figure out what caused the spike, and so far only Maranacook Community High School has been impacted.

Despite loud objections, Maine Cabin Masters given conditional approval for charity Manchester concert series at The Woodshed

Manchester officials approved a mass gathering permit, with the option to review and potentially revoke the permit depending on their adherence to the town's noise ordinance.

Clark University recognizes local dean’s list students

Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5

Litchfield officials discuss options concerning watermilfoil infestation on Cobbossee Lake

Just one fragment of Eurasian watermilfoil can quickly spread and take over a lake, hurting the aquatic flora and fauna, endangering swimmers, hindering boaters, and reducing property values.

Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal

Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver's license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.