Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

Local students make Massachusetts college honors lists

Pittsfield appoints sergeant to lead police force as chief takes leave to address health concerns

The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Sgt. Marty Cochran as acting police chief in the wake of Chief Harold "Pete" Bickmore's temporary departure.

NH university names local president’s list students

Driver in high-speed chase arrested after attempting to flee crash on foot, police say

The driver, Ramel J. Higgins, 28, of Bronx, New York, reached speeds well over 100 mph before attempting to evade police on foot in the woods near Augusta, according to Maine State Police.

Pittsfield student inducted into Ohio college honor society

Two arrested on drug charges following police search in Pittsfield

Jefferey Aubin, 32, and Barbara Norrie, 31, were taken into custody after investigators on Wednesday found an array of illicit drugs, over $3,000 in cash and firearms, authorities said.

Pittsfield Town Council swears in new members, elects Cianchette mayor

Councilor Michael Cianchette, who served as mayor in 2018, elected to post again.

Man injured in Interstate 95 crash near Pittsfield when car rolls into marsh, police say

James Tucker, 42, of Detroit taken Monday to Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital following one-vehicle wreck, according to police.

Pittsfield approves $7.5 million municipal budget, bonuses for town employees

The spending plan for 2022 is expected to increase property taxes by less than 1%.