Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash in Benton

Keith Harris, 74, of Benton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office said occurred July 22.

Benton leaders draw criticism for condition of town cemeteries

Residents complained this week to the Board of Select Persons that Benton's cemeteries are not being mowed enough and are unkempt.

Madison parents indicted in October crash that killed son, injured other children

Officials say Robert A. Simonds, 30, was driving when his family's pickup truck hit a tree, and the children's mother, Ashley A. Corson, 29, was indicted on the same charges for what the district attorney described as "accomplice liability."

Top Army enlisted spot changes hands

Sgt. Maj. Brian Dill resides in Fayette, Sgt. Maj. Alexander Clifford resides in Benton.

Fairfield-area summer food service programs set to begin

Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town

A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday's school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.

Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town

Unofficial results of the June 13 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included.

Benton woman who’s known as the ‘headstone sleuth’ cracks another case

For the second time in a year, Cindy Gagnon came across a headstone missing from a gravesite where it was placed generations ago and through some sleuthing was able to return it to its rightful place.

United-based land trust plans June walks, talks, paddle

Activities are planned to Benton, Newport, Stetson, Waterville.

Benton student graduates from Regis College