Somerset County grand jury indicts 22 on drug, assault, other charges

The grand jury recently handed up the indictments against people who authorities say committed more than 60 offenses in the county.

Apple tree pruning workshop planned in Skowhegan

Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management

Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a "fairer" contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.

Vehicle stop in Skowhegan results in drug bust, police say

Jonathan Charron, 34, of Madison, is charged with aggravated trafficking in a scheduled W drug, possession of a scheduled W drug and violation of conditions of release.

Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations

The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.

Educational center to offer March college planning sessions

Fourth annual Somerset SnowFest kicks off Saturday

The festival began Saturday with a box sled derby, the Icehole World Championships, downhill kayak race and more.

From salt to salons, central Maine agency takes broad view to providing local solutions

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, has for decades offered planning, economic development and other services to more than 55 communities.

Somerset SnowFest returns for week of outdoor fun

Annual celebration kicks off Saturday with the children's box sled derby at Lake George Regional Park West.

Sappi union workers rally amid contract negotiations with company

Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.