Somerset Public Health, food bank work together to end hunger

Photos: Basking in barbecue, and the Somerset County region’s appreciation

Emergency workers in Somerset County were treated Thursday to a barbecue lunch in Skowhegan that was meant as an expression of thanks for the work they do.

Skowhegan River Park project receives $4.9 million federal earmark for construction

The latest funding announced for the project is a giant step toward meeting the estimated $8.6 million cost for the first phase of the work along the Kennebec River in downtown Skowhegan.

Residents voice opposition to Madison affordable housing project

A majority of people who attended a public hearing Tuesday were critical of the housing plans because they believe the project will erode their quality of life.

Developers seek feedback on proposal for 42-unit apartment projects in Madison

The proposed apartments would be constructed at a town-owned site that was once home of the Weston Avenue School and more recently was home to Maine School Administrative District 59's administrative offices until closing in 2012.

Somerset County grand jury indicts Madison man who authorities say was trafficking in illicit drugs

Jonathan A. Charron was one of 16 people named in indictments handed up this week by the grand jury.

Judge orders man charged in death of Skowhegan woman be held without bail

Jason Servil, 19, of Boston, is being held at the Somerset County Jail following his arrest Saturday on charges that he caused the death of 20-year-old Alice Abbott.

Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital

Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police.

Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman

Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials.

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.