Albion residents, concerned about losing town elementary school, may start process of leaving school district

Residents will vote June 10 on starting the negotiating process to leave Maine School Administrative District 49, although this would not be a final decision on the issue.

Photos: Albion farm hosts goat yoga event to support ShineOnCass

Hart to Hart Farm and Education Center hosted an animal baby shower and pajama party. The event also had simulated cow milking, fetching eggs in the coop, spinning lamb’s wood, and cuddling newborn babies. Admission was free with a food or pet item “baby shower gift” to be shared with the Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Jean Charette, a 17-year-old Messalonskee High School student, who died during a hayride accident in 2014. All photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.

Falling tree in China clips utility poles and knocks out power to more than 1,200 customers

The tree fell Wednesday on Lakeview Drive in China and resulted in the loss of power to around 1,250 Central Maine Power customers in China and about a dozen in Albion.

Police chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties leads to 9 charges against Thorndike woman

Melissa Keller was charged with violating conditions of release and other offenses following the chase that began early Sunday in Albion and ended with a wreck in Montville.

Police say woman faces charges after early morning chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties

Melissa Keller, 37, flees after crashing pickup truck Sunday in Montville, leaving behind an injured passenger, according to Maine State Police.

Albion rejects marijuana ordinance, passes solar moratorium and budget at Town Meeting

Voters at the Town Meeting approved the $1.19 million budget and a one-year moratorium on large-scale commercial solar arrays, but rejected a proposed marijuana licensing ordinance on Saturday.

ShineOnCass farm animal event to be held in Albion

Proposed site of new Benton school wins residents’ backing

Plans call for Maine School Administrative District 49 to build school off Neck Road, near Benton Elementary School.

Proposed marijuana, solar ordinances to go before Albion voters at March Town Meeting

The ordinances would allow two medical marijuana retail locations and impose a one-year ban on large-scale solar projects.

School district’s consolidation plan brings concern for some Albion residents

Maine School Administrative District 49 is moving forward with plans to consolidate elementary students at one location, but the proposal would result in the closure of Albion's lone school.