St. Francis de Sales' steeple stands as Waterville church's demolition nears end

Demolition of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church continued this week with much of the roof removed but the steeple still atop the 137-year-old building.

Motivational speaker encourages young Fairfield teens Friday

Motivational speaker Patrick George, of Demopolis, Ala., spread a positive message to hundreds of middle school students during an assembly at Lawrence Junior High School in Fairfield Friday afternoon.

Powerball jackpot reaches record $600M

It's now the second largest lottery prize in history, which would make a single winner wealthier than Tiger Woods and Queen Elizabeth II of England.

Maine groups support universal pre-K

Educators testify in favor of a bill that aims for pre-kindergarten in all Maine districts by 2017.

Maine geography whiz has whole world in his mind

'Cool under pressure,' Archer Thomas will represent Maine at the National Geographic Bee.

Maine panel rejects abortion-related bills

The ACLU cheers the legislative panel's votes on measures aimed at 'chipping away' at rights.

Burglary alarm at U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office proves false

The burglary alarm that sent police to U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office in downtown Waterville Friday morning was a false alarm.

Market Square makeover has Augusta merchants, officials hopeful

A major makeover to Augusta's Market Square is set now that the city has secured a $200,000 grant, and officials and merchants hope the project will help bring more people into the heart of downtown to meet and mingle.

Richmond seeks upgrade for aging, manual-transmission firetruck

Richmond Fire Chief Matt Roberge recently proposed buying a newer, but used, firetruck with an Allison automatic transmission to replace the town's 33-year-old Engine 1.

Investigators find body in rubble of Maine fire

The State Fire Marshal’s Office said a body has been recovered from the rubble of a burned out house on Jackson Road in Monroe.

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