mount vernon maine

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.
Published
July 23, 2022

Juvenile suspect charged with murder in death of Mount Vernon teen

A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.
Published
July 21, 2022

Maranacook seventh grader identified as victim in Mount Vernon homicide

Brooke McLaughlin, 14, who was found dead at her home Monday night in a case still under investigation by Maine State Police, was described by friends and school officials as a bright and kind girl who looked out for others and loved her pet lizard.
Published
July 20, 2022

Death of girl, 14, in Mount Vernon investigated as homicide

Police say the girl was found dead Monday evening, and they are looking for information about a stolen car related to the killing.
Published
April 1, 2022

Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome

The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county's facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.
Published
December 23, 2021

UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery

Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
Published
September 10, 2020

Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake

Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
Published
August 23, 2020

Three men killed in separate ATV crashes in Maine

The incidents occurred in The Forks, Anson and Lang Township, state authorities say.