waldo county

Published
January 7, 2023

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
Published
April 13, 2022

Devastating house fire in Montville leaves 1 adult dead, 2 critically injured

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the blaze Wednesday afternoon at 50 Darci Road.
Published
October 5, 2021

Maine triple homicide trial is moved to avoid jury bias

Thomas Bonfanti will be tried in Waldo County rather than Washington County to avoid any potential of bias on the part of jurors.
Published
November 10, 2020

Two Maine House races headed to recounts

Unofficial results in both races show a Democratic incumbent edging out a Republican challenger in Waldo County districts.
Published
October 7, 2020

Dispute over estate may have sparked killings in Waldo County

A police affidavit provides new information about the evidence that led to a double murder charge against a Benton man.
Published
December 30, 2019

Commentary: It’s time to house Maine people who are ill

Today, 30 percent of our resources are being spent on 1 percent of our population because they remain homeless.
Published
October 15, 2019

Lisbon man’s new trial to be held in Belfast

Bartolo Ford was convicted of aggravated attempted murder of Auburn police officers stemming from a 2008 high-speed chase.
Published
September 10, 2019

Charter school in Unity will take final spot allowed under state law

The Ecology Learning Center, which would serve high schools students on the campus of Unity College, received unanimous approval from the Maine Charter School Commission.
Published
February 12, 2019

Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case

They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.
Published
February 12, 2019

Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine

Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.