Venturing group helps Habitat for Humanity

Pittsfield-based Cub pack holds cardboard box sled race

Ann McGowan, former Morning Sentinel managing editor, dies at 87

A member of the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame, McGowan worked for the Morning Sentinel for more than 35 years and was considered a trailblazer for female journalists in the state.

Pittsfield council argues over future of theater, declines to list property with realtor

The Town Council recently debated once again what to do with the Pittsfield Community Theatre and decided not to place it on the market.

Man dies when fire destroys house in Newport

Allen Easley, 54, was killed Sunday in the blaze at 578 Mullen Road. His mother, who owned the house, survived, according to officials.

State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield

State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.

Emerson College honors local dean’s list students

Three charged after search of Pittsfield home yields illicit drugs

Brett Johnson, Dawn Smith and Felicia Willard are scheduled to appear in court July 5 on drug-related charges, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.

Pittsfield police chief settles into new role, and shows aptitude for recruiting

After taking the reins in December, police Chief Vicente Morris has the chronically understaffed Pittsfield Police Department at full force with seven full-time officers. He's now turning his attention to community policing programs he wants to roll out.

Pittsfield officials report progress after software problems plague municipal tax collection, budgeting

Town Manager Kathryn Ruth said progress was made this week resolving problems with a vital software program after company representatives met with local officials.