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."

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.

Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget

The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.

Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal

The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.

Burnham woodworker carves out time for making custom guitars

Jim Macdonald specializes in marquetry, the process of using pieces of veneer to form patterns or designs, and an exhibit of his work is on display at the Chocolate Church in Bath.

Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College

Area students graduate from Emerson College

Residents approve $13.4 million budget for Pittsfield-area school district

Residents of the three School Administrative District 53 towns — Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield — voted 240 to 124 last week to approve the district budget.

Residents give preliminary approval to Pittsfield-area school district’s $13.4 million budget

Maine School Administrative District 53, which serves Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield, held its annual budget hearing Thursday.

Road work planned on Interstate 95 from Waterville to Pittsfield

The work by the state Department of Transportation will include paving and striping from Waterville to Pittsfield and will include paving on- and off-ramps.