In wake of hoax calls, local school considers hiring a resource officer

Readfield-based Regional School Unit 38 officials are considering whether to hire a school resource officer following the Nov. 15 "active shooter" hoax calls.

Augusta tech center recognizes October professionals of month

Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays

An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.

Winthrop church to hold Rite of Candidacy Nov. 19

Local diaconal candidates reside in Readfield, Rumford, Skowhegan.

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.

Readfield to hold Veterans Day event Nov. 11

Classes to resume today at Maranacook Community Middle and High Schools after threat suspect identified

Classes were canceled for Monday after a threatening text message prompted officials to close the high school and middle school campus on Halloween.

Woman, 43, killed in single-vehicle crash in Readfield, police say

Martha Shellman, identified as the driver, was involved in another crash minutes earlier in Belgrade, according to police.

Maranacook Community High and Middle Schools closed Monday due to threat

Superintendent announces classes at the Readfield schools are canceled as a precaution after an anonymous text threatening violence at the high school.

Capital Area Technical Center names September professionals of month