After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas

A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.

Local resident, longtime officer named police chief in Monmouth

Paul Ferland, who served as a patrol sergeant for the Winthrop Police Department, began serving Monday as Monmouth's new chief.

Christmas Tree farms see success again this year

After the record-breaking year in sales last year, Christmas tree farms in central Maine are off to a steady start the second weekend in.

Monmouth accepts almost $221,000 in federal relief funds for town, library

Funding includes $218,413 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for the town and $2,500 for Cumston Public Library.

Winter holiday celebrations in central Maine heat up this weekend

Across central Maine, communities are embracing the winter holiday season with parades, tree lightings, special appearances and holiday food.

Monmouth police chief leaves post after decade of service

Monmouth Police Chief Kevin Mulherin's last day was Nov. 12 and a Winthrop Police Department officer will serve as the town's interim chief until a replacement can be found.

Sandbags placed along ailing Litchfield dam as temporary leak fix as officials eye permanent solution

The town hopes to make a final decision on a permanent fix for the Woodbury Pond Dam before Thanksgiving to shore up the landmark dam that is near the Tacoma Lakes State Park land.

Monmouth 93-year-old is always working: ‘I think I’ve got to do it’

Silver Linings: A former police chief, county deputy and business owner, Larry Cyr stays busy harvesting, splitting and stacking firewood, and 'puttering' on his vehicles.

Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students

Shakespeare in Maine Communities production to tour Oct. 5-23

The tour is to visit schools and community centers in Maine.