Farmington, Weld to observe Memorial Day

Chesterville and Wilton do not have events planned this year.

Weld author, distance runner to speak May 20 in Chesterville

Human feces, unauthorized fires lead to closure of Tumbledown Mountain camping

Though never officially authorized on the mountain, camping has been largely accepted. With more litter, discarded equipment and large, unauthorized fires, the Bureau of Parks and Land is saying no more.

Working: Running Maine’s largest state park

Manager Bruce Farnham is in summer season No. 34 and counting at the 8,000-acre Mt. Blue State Park.

Maine Warden Service rescues 2 sets of stranded hikers

Wardens said both parties – one on the Appalachian Trail and the other on Tumbledown Mountain – were unprepared for the snow, ice and cold weather they encountered.

Candle causes Weld house fire; no injuries reported

A state fire investigator determined the fire was accidental.

March town meetings were timed to get government business done before planting season

United Way to host Webb Lake snowshoe walk

Incumbent Skolfield faces challenger Bourgelais in House District 112

Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, looks for his fourth straight term facing Democrat and newcomer Peter Bourgelais.

Oxford motorcyclist killed in Weld crash

Police said Thomas Owens was not wearing a helmet when his motorcycle crashed on Route 142.