whitefield maine

Published
April 18, 2023

Turner woman charged with buying guns for others is cleared for rehab

Two of the guns purchased by Jennifer Scruggs in Auburn and Turner were recovered by Los Angeles police.
Published
January 2, 2023

Whitefield man arrested after a 15-hour standoff with state police

Police were called to the Whitefield home for a domestic disturbance and ended with four charges against Jacob Walmer.
Published
September 30, 2022

With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food

A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.
Published
September 5, 2022

Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales

A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.
Published
April 26, 2022

Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston

The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Published
March 12, 2022

Eight-hour standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest early Saturday

Edward M. Poch, 64, is being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and a gun at a Whitefield house, leading to a standoff with Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and the Maine State Police.
Published
September 17, 2021

Pick-your-own hemp season opens in Whitefield

Sheepscot General Farm, one of only a few dozen licensed hemp growers in Maine, offers four strains of hemp plants to people who want to make their own CBD products.
Published
September 10, 2021

Maine Apple Sunday arrives as orchards report a bountiful harvest

The 21st annual event will be held this weekend with more than 15 orchards across the state participating.
Published
August 7, 2021

With Amish buggy crashes on the rise in central Maine, experts advise to pay attention to roads

There have been at least four Amish buggy crashes this summer alone, and members of the community and experts advise safe driving to ensure more crashes do not happen.
Published
May 5, 2021

Video: Whitefield Elementary School wins Maine DOE cooking competition

Regional School Unit 12 students beat South Portland in the final competition of the Maine Department of Education's 2021 Farm to School Cook-off.