Jury begins deliberating whether Pittsfield woman sexually assaulted teenage minor

A Skowhegan jury could decide as early as Wednesday whether Davina Petchonka, 39, of Pittsfield, committed the sexual assault offenses last year.

With limited revenue, Pittsfield Unitarian Universalist congregation to sell aging church building

The landmark Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, which has loomed over the town center for more than 100 years, needs extensive repairs the congregation cannot afford.

Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington

Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow's municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.

Apple does not fall far from family tree in Madison

Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.

Pittsfield appoints town manager who served as Bucksport’s municipal clerk

Jacob R. Gran, 26, is scheduled to begin his new job Sept. 25, working under the terms of a three-year contract.

Those who make, love cheese gather in record numbers at annual Pittsfield festival

The Maine Cheese Festival was held Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield, with more than 60 artisan cheesemakers and related vendors from throughout the state selling goods to an appreciative crowd.

Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September

Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.

Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii

Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 10 in Pittsfield