Wiscasset-area students receive Scholastic art, writing awards

Omicron surge vexes Maine parents of children too young for vaccine

Heather Cimellaro of Auburn says omicron has her rethinking running errands with her 3-year-old twins, library storytime visits and preschool.

Omicron surge vexes parents of children too young for vaccine

While omicron appears to cause less severe disease and lead to fewer hospitalizations, its rapid spread indicates that it is much more contagious than other variants.

Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser

Losee is hoping to raise $48,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank and encourage people of all ages to exercise regularly.

Sagadahoc police launch gun safety program in light of unintentional shootings by children

Nationwide, 25% of all gun owners reported storing all of their guns in an unlocked location in their home, and 4.6 million minors live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms, according to a national nonprofit.

Gun control backers want legislation, education after 2nd West Bath shooting by a child

Though a law was passed in July that changes Maine's child endangerment law, gun regulation advocates argue there's more to be done to protect children.

West Bath man charged with child endangerment after 4-year-old fires gun

Police have leads, no suspects, in bizarre West Bath assault, robbery

Police say they are following tips after a Phippsburg man was beaten, robbed and left in his truck at someone's driveway.

Police: Father charged after 2-year-old son shoots sleeping parents

Ian Carr, 25, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class D crime.

West Bath man killed in Auburn motorcycle crash

Roger Chessey, 72, of West Bath was pronounced dead at the scene.