Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine

Somerset county

Published
December 11, 2023

Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine

Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
Published
November 13, 2023

Man shot by cop sues Augusta, Fairfield police departments and Somerset County

Robert Farrington is seeking recourse after he was injured by an Augusta police officer who shot him in his home in 2019.
Published
October 19, 2023

Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta

Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney's Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
Published
September 27, 2023

Bingham man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted 2 children in Moscow

Christopher C. Cates, 48 and a convicted sex offender, was arrested Monday on charges he assaulted the two girls earlier this year, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Published
September 16, 2023

A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages

There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.

Published
September 15, 2023

Central Maine prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee

Emergency responders and public works departments are adding staff, checking equipment and reaching out to people without shelter as the storm heads closer to Maine, with gusting winds and blowing rain.
Published
September 13, 2023

Central Maine likely to experience flash floods, power outages from Hurricane Lee

Four and a half months after heavy rain and flooding damaged infrastructure throughout central Maine, emergency managers are urging communities to prepare for wind and rain.
Published
September 4, 2023

Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
Published
August 13, 2023

Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair

The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country's longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.
Published
August 12, 2023

Athens community comes together to fundraise for local man battling cancer

Cornhole, kick ball, food, music, a live auction and a dunk tank were on offer in Athens Saturday as the community raised money to support Ben MacMichael, 52, and his family as MacMichael battles stage four cancer.