Charter Communications to buy out Bee Line Cable in Somerset, Franklin counties

Charter Communication is currently in the process of acquiring Bee Line Cable, one of Maine's oldest broadband providers, according to General Manager George Allen.

Town meetings in Somerset County in full swing as residents approve municipal budgets

Several annual town meetings were held Saturday despite the snowstorm that swept through the region, including in Anson, Cornville, Embden and Solon.

Gardiner officials consider consequences of sludge crisis

As the cost of hauling sludge from wastewater treatment plants spikes after two state laws have limited how it can be handled, city leaders are weighing how to pay for the additional unanticipated costs of shipping it to Canada.

Two seriously injured after handgun accidentally discharges at Anson home

A New Portland man was showing the weapon to a friend Thursday when it discharged, firing a single bullet into the man's hand that then struck his friend in the arm, sheriff's officials said.

More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget

The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.

Five arrested on drug, other charges following search of Anson home

Firearms, several pounds of illegal drugs and items reportedly stolen from a Winslow warehouse were discovered in the search Tuesday, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

Madison auxiliary members, community donate supplies to 7 area schools

Anson resident receives Boston Post Cane

Lobster/Steak Bake to be held during Madison/Anson Days

Man arrested in stabbing following argument at North Anson market, sheriff says

Jason Bushey, 41, of Chebeague Island charged with elevated aggravated assault following July 9 stabbing, according to officials.