Photos: Colorful kites take to the air for Somerset SnowFest

The popular festival drew to a close Sunday and featured kite-flying for families at Lake George Regional Park in Canaan. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.

Award of $8.8M means Skowhegan, surrounding towns to see high-speed internet service by next year

The Maine Connectivity Authority has awarded the money to the towns through a partnership with Consolidated Communications.

Skijoring, downhill kayaking, ice fishing derby to highlight 10-day Somerset SnowFest

The SnowFest, in its fifth year of celebrating winter activities, kicks off Friday and continues to Feb. 26.

Canaan man dies in ATV crash on Sibley Pond

Thomas Souza, 50, was discovered under his ATV on the ice of Sibley Pond late Sunday, according to the state Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.

Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list

Somerset SnowFest organizers seek sponsors for February event

Court considers remedy after sentence of Hartland man involved in police shootout deemed invalid

Richard Murray-Burns was sentenced in March to decades in prison for the 2019 shooting and police chase that began in Waterville, but a judge's procedural error has led the court to reconsider the sentence.

Hartland man dies when SUV strikes tree in Canaan

The wreck occurred Friday on state Route 23 and claimed the life of a 59-year-old man who authorities have not yet identified.

Deer hunters see fruitful start to firearm season

The firearm hunting season for deer kicked off Saturday with Maine resident hunting day, and many local hunters found success according to several central Maine tagging stations.

Canaan farm to host Make-a-Wish benefit Oct. 8