New Hampshire man dies in Mercer camper fire, officials say

It's believed the fire occurred more than a week before the body of Wayne Bouchard, 64, was discovered Saturday, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

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.

Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children

Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.

Five charged in separate theft, burglary cases in Somerset County

The Somerset County Sheriff's Office says a camp in Mercer and, more recently, homes in Jackman and Moose River were targeted.

Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials

The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they're being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.

MSAD 54 residents approve plan for $75 million elementary school in Skowhegan

The consolidated school will combine three existing schools and part of another elementary school in the district, and the state will cover nearly 95% of the cost.

Skowhegan Area High School, Bloomfield Academy graduates hailed for resiliency

The 116 members of the class of 2022 receive diplomas Sunday afternoon at school's football field.

Proposed MSAD 54 budget rises 2.6% as salary, fuel, insurance costs increase

Voters are to decide June 14 on the proposed $38.9 million spending plan for Maine School Administrative District 54, based in Skowhegan.

Mercer receives Spirit of America Award