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Somerset County Sheriff's Office stops alleged illegal marijuana cultivation operation in Harmony
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office Criminal Division executed a drug search warrant on Friday morning at a residence located on the South Road in Harmony, according to Sheriff Dale Lancaster. The search warrant was obtained after a months-long investigation into alleged illegal marijuana plant cultivation activities believed to be taking...
$2 million worth of fentanyl pills intercepted after they were mistakenly sent to a house in Maine
A homeowner in Winslow, Maine, had to file a complaint with police after two packages arrived from California containing nearly 30 pounds of pills containing fentanyl.
Clinton man wanted by police after fighting with Kennebec County deputy
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Clinton police say they’re looking for a man who fought with an officer and got away. They say they recently recovered stolen ATVs that were being sold under his profile on social media. They say Matthew Raymond of Clinton has recently been involved in numerous...
Gov. Mills encourages graduates at Thomas College's 130th commencement
WATERVILLE -- Over 200 students receiving Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees marched at Thomas College's 130th commencement ceremony. The school's administrators say the graduates come from every county in Maine, as well as several other states and three other countries. This year's commencement speaker -- Governor Janet Mills -- shared...
Public offers input on Shawmut Dam environmental plan ahead of relicensing decision
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Can industry and conservation co-exist on the Kennebec River? The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking the public some version of that question as it assesses the environmental impact of four dams on the river, most notably the Shawmut Dam, where owner Brookfield Renewable is seeking a re-up of its license, a process it began in 2020.
Baseball Game Preview: Waterville Hits the Road
The Waterville Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Leavitt Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Waterville is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak. Waterville lost 12-1 to Lawrence on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Leavitt unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Friday....
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