Photos: Widespread flooding across central Maine

Here's some of flooding that's ongoing across the region due to Sunday's storm. According to the National Weather Service, Hallowell was one of the hardest hit towns.

Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall

Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.

State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.

State reduces scope of ‘do not eat’ advisory in Fairfield area for wildlife due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife warned people in 2021 not to eat deer and other game found in a 125-square-mile area of central Maine, but the agency announced Monday it has reduced that area to 25 square miles, while also advising people not consume turkey harvested there.

Motorist knocks out power in Fairfield, forces closure of road after driving into utility pole, police say

Ricky Hamlin, 21, of Clinton, was charged with operating under the influence Friday after his pickup truck struck the pole on Main Street, according to Fairfield police Officer Casey Dugas.

Lawrence Junior High names honor students

Foundation’s children’s health grant honors program champion

Report: Broader PFAS testing needed to avoid underreporting contamination

A study organized by the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council determined that the testing protocol used by federal researchers misses an array of "forever chemicals" that are contaminating drinking water.

Fairfield Town Council backs $7.1 million budget

The spending plan next moves to the Town Meeting in May, at which residents will have their say.

Shakespeare company to hold Cards and Carbs fundraiser in Fairfield April 15

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit.