Vassalboro official had ordered marijuana growing business to close prior to fire

Medical marijuana cultivation business on Webber Pond Road that was destroyed in an accidental fire Monday had failed to secure town approvals to operate as a commercial business and as a marijuana business.

Vassalboro pot-growing building destroyed in fire, crews say

The marijuana cultivation facility was describe as a "complete loss" by firefighters on scene Monday, as the Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate the cause.

Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events

The library's layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.

NH university names local president’s list students

State trooper finds missing Vassalboro man, carries him to safety

Trooper Tyler Harrington locates an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease after the man is reported missing from his home.

Vassalboro criminal justice academy cancels graduation ‘out of an abundance of caution’ over COVID case

The 40th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, which was to be held in-person on Friday, was canceled after a person associated with Maine Criminal Justice Academy tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving

Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos

Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.

Vassalboro man is the focus of vehicle thefts in 4 counties

Dakota Gagnon, 28, was arrested Tuesday morning in Windham.

Some central Maine communities had ballot questions — and voters answered

One of the more interesting ballot questions put to voters Tuesday was in Norridgewock, where residents were asked if they sought to do away with Prohibition-era blue laws. And they did.