Kennebec broadband group aims to expand high-speed internet in 6 towns

The Western Kennebec Lakes Community Broadband Association, which is on track toward becoming a nonprofit, consists of representatives from Fayette, Leeds, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Vienna and Wayne.

Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation

Bicycle coalition installs temporary road delineators to slow Mount Vernon traffic

A total of 10 delineators were installed on three roads — Main Street, Belgrade Road and North Road — through a collaboration between the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Mount Vernon's age-friendly committee.

LifeFlight responds to motorcycle accident in Mount Vernon

Single vehicle crash happened Friday night.

Mount Vernon officials anticipating flat budget

Town Treasurer Kerry Casey said the 2021-2022 spending plan increased by approximately $40,000 — or less than 1% — from the current $4.84 million budget.

Augusta man killed in Mount Vernon crash following 2 speeding incidents

Sheriff's Office: Mark Sousa, 44, died Saturday evening when thrown from his car after fleeing officers at high speed. Earlier in the day, Sousa fled officers while he was on a motorcycle.

Readfield-area school district board approves budget, despite concerns about coronavirus funding transparency

Gary Carr, chairman of the Regional School Unit 38 board, votes against budget, saying he wants the public to have more information on how COVID-19 relief money was worked into the 2021-22 budget.

Organization offers free transportation for those in need

Neighbors Driving Neighbors covers the towns of Fayette, Mount Vernon, Belgrade, Vienna and Rome.

Nichols College honors lists

Tyler Dostie makes president’s list and Tyler Dunn makes dean’s list.

Three generations of Mount Vernon-area women take pride in their municipal clerk positions

Starting with Rachel Meader, three generations have cycled through positions at the Mount Vernon Town Office and broke into municipal government positions in other area towns.