Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome

The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county's facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.

New Sharon man killed in single-vehicle wreck in Rome

Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 and struck several trees. A passenger was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Rome voters adopt solar moratorium, vote on municipal budget at annual Town Meeting

The moratorium gives town officials 180 days to review and create ordinances on the development of commercial solar projects in Rome.

Two women injured in Rome snowmobile crash

The women were taken Friday night to MaineGeneral's Alfond Center for Health in Augusta where they spent the night and one was released Saturday morning.

Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership

No chickens harmed following coop fire in Rome, officials say

The chickens were let out earlier in the day, the Rome Fire Department said, and were not harmed by the fire on Friday night.

International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving

Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for veterans retreat

Rome selectmen have yet to make new hire months after residents gave approval

The Board of Selectmen have not filled an administrative assistant position for Rome and have diverted some money earmarked for the post to other needs.

Amid chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Travis Mills is on a mission to support service members who ‘did good’

Travis Mills, whose foundation operates a lakeside retreat in Rome for wounded veterans and their families, says the U.S military didn't fail in Afghanistan and has taken his message to a national audience.