Student urges Readfield-area school board to listen to teachers

Several people spoke at Thursday night's special board meeting, including Maranacook Community High School teachers and a student who said communication from administration is lacking.

Residents press Manchester officials for answers on suspended fire chief

Francis R. Wozniak, Manchester's full-time fire chief, has been on administrative leave since June 28 after being charged with impersonating a public official.

Letter prompts Readfield-area school board discussion

The letter signed by school officials urged board members to make decisions on behalf of the district's mission to be a 'caring community dedicated to excellence.'

Grief support groups begin Aug. 23 in Manchester

Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales

City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.

Augusta landfill fees to increase in September

Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.

Manchester fire chief placed on paid leave after summons for impersonating law enforcement official

The town of Manchester plans to open an investigation into Francis R. Wozniak, 42, after he received a summons in June for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

On Independence Day, central Mainers weigh in on freedom, state of the nation

Opinions range from hopelessness to optimism as local folks are asked about America and its future.

Manchester fire chief charged with pretending to be law enforcement officer

Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town 'constable,' a position that does not exist.

Bicyclist on 700-mile trek for peace, aid in Gaza pedals through central Maine

Bob Sanders passed through the Augusta area Thursday — one stop in a tour of the three northern New England states to raise funds to support humanitarian aid in Gaza and other causes.