Mt. Vernon library to host income tax info meeting Jan. 28

Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years

Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.

Election roundup: Municipal races, local ballot questions in central Maine

A roundup of unofficial election results for contested municipal races and ballot questions in the greater Augusta and Waterville areas.

Mt. Vernon library, Vienna society to co-host talk by local author Nov. 16

Mount Vernon voters to weigh in on high-speed internet project

If residents approve of appropriating up to $3.1 million for the project, a fiber-to-the-home service offered by Matrix Design Group could become available in late 2024.

Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.

As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.

Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing

Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.

Mount Vernon nonprofit revs up engines on its auction, finishes July 29

Maranacook seventh grader identified as victim in Mount Vernon homicide

Brooke McLaughlin, 14, who was found dead at her home Monday night in a case still under investigation by Maine State Police, was described by friends and school officials as a bright and kind girl who looked out for others and loved her pet lizard.