Andrew L. Fertig told authorities he’d made the biggest mistake of his life and didn’t want the woman to die. He faces attempted murder charges, among others.
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Fire damages mobile home in Albion after kerosene space heater is used to thaw pipes
A fire Sunday afternoon at a single-wide mobile home at 41 Marks Road caused enough damage to make the dwelling uninhabitable until it is repaired, according to a fire official.
Fairfield’s Lawrence High School lists honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. SENIORS High honors: Ronnie Allen, Kiera Allstrom, Alexander Arbo, Thomas Brame, Alyssa Carter, Kylie Delile, Paige Goodwin, Adalina Gragg, Harley Greatorex, Zackary Hill, Elizabeth Holden, Eron Knapik, Ryan Lea, Muirean Lynch, Ella […]
Skowhegan-area schools placed on lock-out after threat on social media
A 16-year-old boy who was believed to have made the threat was located in Albion about an hour after police began their investigation, according to Skowhegan police.
Albion man sentenced for illegal guns-for-drugs purchase scheme
Jason Palmer, 43, of Albion pleaded guilty to buying five guns for someone else and exchanging them for drugs.
Lawrence Junior High School lists 1st quarter honors
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Eighth grade High honors: Cheyenne Arbour, Maddison Bolduc, Lincoln Boyce, Brody Cagle, Alexandria Caverly, Logan Chartier, Gabrielle Coldwell, Allana Cole, Peyton Dow, Airyanna Garcia, Madilyn Gauthier, Eloise Giles, Maira Goldsmith, Masyn Goodwin, […]
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.
Augusta man indicted on charges he punched, slapped, threatened woman
Kennebec County grand jury releases October indictments.
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.
Mid-Maine Chamber president on vacation weathers Florida hurricane
Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, described riding out Hurricane Milton at her condo in Venice, Florida, where she is vacationing.