Pittsfield Town Council hears latest pitch to reopen downtown theater

The council on Tuesday was presented with a proposal for a nonprofit to relaunch the Pittsfield Community Theatre while also incorporating a vacant adjacent space.

Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners

Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.

Local roundup: Mia Coots tosses no-hitter as Nokomis softball rolls past Winslow

Softball notebook: Soaked fields provide early season headaches for teams

Teams take different roads in getting games played while fighting inclement weather.

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.

Albion man dies after car strikes pole

The car Michael Gauthier, 68, was driving went off the Unity Road on Friday and struck the pole after he suffered an apparent medical event, according to Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read.

Lacrosse notebook: Oak Hill boys, Mt. Blue girls off to hot starts

New-look Raiders, burgeoning Cougars both 4-0; Messalonskee boys, girls to face stern tests.

Save A Lot grocery store in downtown Waterville scheduled to close June 1

The owner of the grocery store, which opened in 2012, said Monday the business is not drawing enough business and "hasn't been financially sound for years."

Waterville council to consider airport mowing equipment and hangar leases

The City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to hear a report from Acting City Manager Bill Post on a plan for affordable housing in the city's South End.

Photos: Runners gather in Oakland to fight sexual assault

The 12th annual One in Five 5K benefits the Sexual Crisis and Support Center.