PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms

The state's ambitious multiyear investigation into PFAS contamination from sludge-based fertilizer is not yet halfway done, but costs are mounting as new federal protections arise from mounting scientific evidence of potential human health risks.

Unity library speaker series to begin Jan. 17

The series will be held at lunchtime at Mammie’s Country Kitchen, 215 Depot St., Unity.

Unity company to take over Rockland railroad

The company plans to bring back freight service and scenic rides, but its proposal does not include an Amtrak Downeaster extension.

Goodnight Moonshine concert set for Jan. 18 in Unity

The guitar and vocal duet combines the voice and songwriting of Molly Venter with Eben Pariser’s adventurous guitar playing.

Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 7-13

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

Unity man pleads guilty to gross sexual assault charge

Jesse J. Harvey, 31, sexually assaulted an extended family member when she was 12 years old, according to prosecutors.

On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.

Stream ecology program offered in Unity Nov. 3

Central Maine arrest log: Oct. 19 – Oct. 25

PFAS contamination prompts ‘do not eat’ advisory in parts of Albion, Freedom, Unity

Authorities are warning residents not to eat wild deer or turkey after testing found dangerous levels of "forever chemicals" in the area's wildlife.