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Published
November 13, 2024

Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom

Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
Published
March 15, 2024

Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say

As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that's affecting everything from algae to moose.
Published
December 18, 2023

Wayne teen sentenced to 5 years after admitting to murdering his 14-year-old girlfriend

Aidan Grant, 16, was sentenced Monday to five years at Portland's Long Creek Youth Development Center. He is accused of killing Brooke McLaughlin last year in Mount Vernon.
Published
October 31, 2023

Flyers seeking recruits for local ‘militia’ raise alarm in Mount Vernon, Vienna

The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.
Published
July 27, 2023

Judge to determine whether teen charged in girlfriend’s death to be tried as juvenile or adult

A final day of testimony was heard Thursday in Waterville in the case of Aidan Grant, 16, who's charged in the stabbing death of 14-year-old Brooke McLaughlin in Mount Vernon.

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Published
July 19, 2023

In wake of high court ruling, generator outside Mount Vernon Community Center prompts questions about a double standard

Five years after a couple were ordered to remove a generator that was too close to Minnehonk Lake, the town has installed a generator even closer to the same lake.
Published
May 16, 2023

As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake

The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
Published
February 21, 2023

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Published
August 7, 2022

As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
Published
July 25, 2022

Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing

Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.