Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine

Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.

Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers

Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.

Dresden court house to hold haunted tours Oct. 28, 29

Wiscasset-based association preservation party meets 2 goals

Cider press demonstration to be held at Dresden courthouse Oct. 8

Preservation party set for Pownalborough Court House

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.

Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent

Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.

Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent

After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.

Keeping it wild for Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine

Dresden organic blueberry farm hosts visitors, bees.