Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection

Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.

Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber cancels public events

No breakfasts, socials or any other public events will be held in March or April.

Roger Williams University dean’s list

Courtney Caouette, Emma Feagin, Michael Oliveira, Meghan Smith recognized for academic achievement.

Readfield’s ‘Maine Bicentennial Potluck Supper’ set for March 14 canceled

CANCELED: The Great Proprietors of the Kennebec Valley topic of March 14 event

The Readfield Historical Society annual meeting and program planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in Gile Hall in Readfield has been canceled.

CANCELED: Maine Bicentennial Potluck Supper set for March 14 in Readfield

The Readfield Historical Society has announced that the March 14 event at Kents Hill School has been canceled.

Fayette man narrowly escapes harm after tree falls on his truck

Ron Hewett said he was driving on Route 41 in Readfield when a large pine tree came down across his truck's hood, narrowly missing the cab.

Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list

Students include Ada Phillips, Ryan Roy, Jasmine Ward, Olivia Tamborini, Joshua Farrin and Jacob Young.

Maranacook Community High School honor roll

Mount Vernon man accused of fleeing traffic stop held without bail

Caleb Hupper, 30, who is accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Wednesday in Mount Vernon, was arrested on charges of eluding an officer, failure to submit to arrest or detention and violation conditions of release. He was already wanted on two warrants citing multiple charges.