Moscow residents approve ban on commercial solar farms

The Somerset County town of about 500 people is the latest to enact a measure against the developments, although there was some question as to whether it would hold up against a legal challenge.

Bingham man taken into custody on new charges days after arrest on sex assault charges

Christopher C. Cates, 48, was charged early last week with assaulting two young children, and officials said after he was released from jail, he violated conditions of his release by contacting people involved in the assault case.

Bingham man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted 2 children in Moscow

Christopher C. Cates, 48 and a convicted sex offender, was arrested Monday on charges he assaulted the two girls earlier this year, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire

The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.

Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children

Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.

Moscow school registering kindergarten, preschool students for fall

UMaine Presque Isle names local dean’s list students

Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties

Upper Kennebec Valley schools name top 2 students from class of ’22

Kendra Godbout has been named valedictorian, and Emily Collins, salutatorian.

Public water to continue flowing in Moscow after $24,000 utility bill is paid

The Moscow Water District owed the money to the water district in neighboring Bingham, prompting Bingham officials to threaten to end water service to customers in Moscow.