Maine high school tennis relies on honor system that has its challenges but is likely here to stay

High school tennis has no neutral arbiter to make rulings, making it a unique sport compared to many others.

Pittsfield institute students share tasty cuisine from many nations

The international food festival, held at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, featured fare cooked by students, faculty and staff and drew about 200 people Sunday to Parks Gymnasium on the MCI campus.

Pittsfield institute to host International Food Festival May 14

Pittsfield Town Council hears latest pitch to reopen downtown theater

The council on Tuesday was presented with a proposal for a nonprofit to relaunch the Pittsfield Community Theatre while also incorporating a vacant adjacent space.

Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal

The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.

Tip from public leads police to identify driver involved in Pittsfield hit-and-run

Police chief: Two people were hospitalized last week when they were hit by a pickup truck on Higgins Road as they tended to a vehicle on the side of the road.

Driver found in Pittsfield hit-and-run that injured 2, police say

The driver of the vehicle was found after the people were struck Wednesday, but it wasn't clear if the motorist is in custody or has been charged in the matter.

Council hears new pitch for reviving Pittsfield Community Theatre

William Clover, representing the newly formed Clover Improvement Group, presented his hopes for the theater during an informal discussion Tuesday before the Town Council.

SNAPSHOT: SKILLS, Inc. recognizes National Doctor’s Day

Pittsfield Community Supports thanked Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital doctors.

Pittsfield town manager to step down at end of year, become grant administrator

Kathryn Ruth, who has been the top manager in Pittsfield for 21 years, plans to serve as the town's grant administrator for a year before retiring.