Julia Cooke earns merit scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University

Somerset Sheriff’s Office charges 2 in Pittsfield drug bust

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said Wednesday that a Pittsfield couple was charged with possession of scheduled drugs after a drug bust Tuesday.

Chinese students perform a ‘celebration of culture’ at Maine Central Institute

The performance began with a reading of A.E. Houseman's poem "To an Athlete Dying Young," read by an EQ&IQ School staff member, followed by a rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne' sung by the students.

Pittsfield Community Theatre hosting live entertainment

The theater is looking to become sustainable by offering live events to engage the community and taking steps to become a nonprofit venture that offers Pittsfield and its environs an "enrichment center."

Pittsfield committee aims to make theater independent of town

Plan includes filing for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and offering a slate of live events to raise money and create new relationship with schools and community.

Diaper drive helps families in need

Maine companies hailed for sustainability, social justice efforts

The 5 companies are recognized for exceptional dedication to community, social justice, worker rights, customers support and being agents of change.

Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 8

Fourth annual event hosted by the Maine Cheese Guild.

Masked gunman holds up pizza shop in Pittsfield

Police are seeking information on the suspect in the robbery who was described as 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet tall.

Central Maine Egg Festival continues with Egg-lympics

Events will continue through the week and culminate in a full day of activities Saturday, including a parade, fair activities and free airplane rides Saturday in Pittsfield.