Skowhegan art show to raise gas money for an Athens student to travel

Ester Franklin, organizer of the 2nd annual Gas Money Picture Show, knows the importance of travel: she grew up off the grid in Brighton Plantation and has since lived around the globe.

Athens Community School hosts Math Madness event

Solon chase, fight, crash lead to arrests

Alexander Wyman and Sarah Wyman of Solon are facing charges in connection with the incident that took Somerset County Sheriff’s Office investigators days to unravel.

Massachusetts man indicted for Athens assault hints at self-defense

The Somerset County grand jury indicted 52 defendants on various charges when it met in December, according to the district attorney’s office.

Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 7-13

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 7-13, 2024.

Harmony man to serve at least 18 months in prison, pay more than $12,000 for thefts in Ripley, Harmony, Athens

Following a plea agreement, Jason J. Cunningham, 50, was sentenced Tuesday during a lengthy hearing regarding restitution that at one point left the presiding justice ‘perplexed.’

Central Maine arrest log: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Oct. 26-Nov.1, 2024.

Fire destroys barn in Athens, dog alerts homeowner

David Mercier, who is Athens' animal control officer, was sleeping when his puppy woke him, alerting him to the fire.

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 14-20

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 14-20, 2024.

Athens girl granted wish to see black sand beach

Make-A-Wish Maine ended its fiscal year 2024 on Aug. 31 with 89 wishes granted — the most wishes granted in a single year by the chapter since its founding in 1992.