Embden is one of several western Maine communities exploring withdrawal from their regional school district.
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Registration opens for Paddle for Pine Tree Camp
Both paddles are family-friendly and geared for all ages, skill levels and abilities.
Northern lights possible over Maine this week as active solar season flares up again
One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.
Fourth of July events scheduled around central Maine
Plenty of July 4th celebrating has been planned in the area.
Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
Update: New Hampshire man drowns in Kennebec River while fishing with son on Father’s Day
James Wescott was fishing near the Solon Dam when he slipped and became weighed down as water filled his waders, according to officials.
Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash
Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
Solon wall no longer rock solid after series of thefts
Officials are trying to determine why someone over the course of several weeks has taken many of the rocks that constitute the stone wall surrounding the historic South Solon Meeting House.
Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire
The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.
Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June to Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. There are three ways to participate, with fundraising teams. […]