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Published
April 16, 2022

One person killed, another severely injured in China rollover, police say

After a vehicle rollover in China early Saturday morning, a man has died from his injuries and another remains in the hospital, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.
Published
February 18, 2022

Oakland-area school district to drop mask mandate after February vacation

Masks will be optional for students and staff in Regional School Unit 18, but since the school is no longer considered a universal masking school, students will have to quarantne.
Published
February 15, 2022

Erskine Academy rallies for cancer-stricken student, raises more than $14,000 for her treatment

A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige 'Power' Reed.
Published
February 7, 2022

Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low

Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
Published
January 11, 2022

Caribou man pleads guilty to driving into trooper, whose leg was amputated as a result, in high-speed chase

Trooper Mickael Nunez has since returned to full duty with Maine State Police following the incident involving Robert Belmain, who will spend 15 years in prison.
Published
December 2, 2021

After voters reject bond, China looks at options for broadband expansion

Town reviewing wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
Published
July 14, 2021

Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl

Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Published
April 17, 2021

As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?

Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
Published
February 5, 2021

Large populations of browntail moths detected in many Waterville-area towns

Albion, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro and Winslow have large populations of the caterpillars.
Published
December 10, 2020

Musical family takes Oakland-based RSU 18 chorus international

Choral directors Kevin and Pam Rhein are working with their daughter and son-in-law on a choral collaboration with the Marymount International School in Rome, Italy.