Richmond school sets kindergarten registration dates

Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston

The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.

Hallowell-area board of directors approves new school superintendent, advances Richmond’s withdrawal

Matt Gilbert was hired in October as the assistant superintendent for Regional School Unit 2, but after former Superintendent Tonya Arnold resigned in February, he stepped up as acting superintendent.

Hallowell-area school district hosts meeting to go over budget with ‘grateful’ municipal officials

The suggestion to include municipal officials in the budget process came last year as municipalities saw a huge spike to their town allocations.

Underground explosion closes Richmond businesses, prompts evacuations, but causes no damage or injuries

Emergency workers close Route 197, near entrances to Exit 43 Quik Stop and close to Interstate 295.

Rain damage will leave Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed until September

The Maine Department of Transportation announced the update Tuesday after the culvert collapsed Friday morning from rainfall, with repairs expected to cost $1.2 million.

Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed after culvert collapses from rainfall

Officials expected the road to be closed for four to six weeks and there was not yet an official detour in place Friday morning.

Historic Richmond town archives to move from private property to Roberts Hall

Roberts Hall expects to open in early April to the public for viewing the historic records.

Local students make Vermont college dean’s list

Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low

Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.