Local UMaine Farmington students named Wilson Scholars

Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years

Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.

Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.

Sunday afternoon fire damages Gardiner house

Firefighters from more than a half-dozen southern Kennebec County communities respond to 45 School St., where flames damage back porch and rear side of 2 1/2-story house.

Woman charged with starting massive blaze that consumed Pittston residence

Sharon Nichols, 67, has been charged with failing to extinguish a fire following a Maine Forest Service investigation into the April 25 blaze.

Pittston Fair celebrates 70 years of Maine agriculture

The fair is seeing great attendance, with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 attending on Friday.

Pittston Fair to celebrate 70th year this weekend

The Pittston Fair, which runs Thursday through Sunday, is not expected to be impacted by recent concerns about avian flu.

Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault

Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.

Local University of Rhode Island students make dean’s list