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Published
March 7, 2021

Fairfield man files class-action lawsuit against Sappi paper mill over ‘forever chemicals’

The lawsuit alleges Sappi's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan is the source of the PFAS found in Somerset County water wells and at other sites.
Published
February 18, 2021

Pennsylvania man dies from apparent heart attack while snowmobiling on Pleasant Pond

Mark Schaub, 62, was riding a snowmobile with his wife on the pond in the Somerset County town of Caratunk when he apparently suffered a cardiac issue and fell off the snowmobile.
Published
November 25, 2020

Northern Light Health increases capacity to deal with Maine’s COVID-19 uptick

Waterville's Inland Hospital and Pittsfield's Sebasticook Valley Hospital are working with Bangor's Eastern Maine Medical Center within the Northern Light system, officials said Wednesday.
Published
May 7, 2020

Breach of attorney-client privilege in Somerset County sparks concern in Maine legal community

The coronavirus pandemic has stripped lawyers of the surest way to communicate privately with clients: Face-to-face in a private room. Relying now on recorded telephone lines and videoconferencing systems, lawyer-client conversations are at risk.
Published
March 16, 2020

Trials at Maine courts delayed until May; DA urges fewer arrests

Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney is asking law enforcement to whenever possible summon people to appear in court, rather than arrest them on a crime, as the spread of coronavirus results in delays of court trials.
Published
December 26, 2019

Commentary: Public-private partnerships are helping to keep Maine healthy

A nonprofit is working with officials to expand access to care in rural areas.
Published
November 29, 2019

Arrest warrant for man shot by Augusta police officer to be sealed

It contains sensitive information about a victim, Fairfield Police Capt. Paul St. Amand says.
Published
August 28, 2019

Somerset sheriff to launch active shooter app program for schools

In an active shooter situation, a teacher or school official would push a button and all law enforcement officials, especially those in the immediate area, would be alerted.
Published
June 23, 2019

Hiking: The Nature Conservancy gets credit for fabulous trail in Leuthold Forest Preserve

It ascends Number Five Mountain. Up top, you can soak in the spectacular views.
Published
June 19, 2019

Somerset County residents ask commissioners to vote again on CMP corridor support

The chair of the Somerset County commissioners and Commissioner Lloyd Trafton deny a conflict of interest and take no action on residents' request for a new vote.