Readfield News

Three days after Gov. John Baldacci vowed to veto any bill containing a tax increase, public health advocates on Monday pushed for a $1 per pack increase in taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.

From left, Fire Chief Matt Dunn, David Riggs, Charlie Blanchard and Assistant Fire Chief Lee Mank.

Firefighters from Wayne, Mount Vernon and Readfield battle the blaze. Enlarge... Enlarge... Mount Vernon a ' In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec.

More than 30 people crowded into a newly opened cafe here Thursday night to learn the latest about a nonprofit group's efforts to preserve a local orchard.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

Cindy and Gary Salo of Warren and Tracy and Lee Robinson of Readfield announced the engagement of their children, Aili L. Salo and John M. Robinson.

On Monday, Deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriffa s Office responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Plains Road in the Town of Readfield.

Flames and vehicle damage prevented emergency responders from rescuing a woman from a burning vehicle off Plains Road in Readfield Monday.

Harmonizing at a past holiday sing-along are, from left, Susan Tedrick, Ann Keilty and Rick Smith.

It's been on the market for more than a year, its future uncertain. Now, an effort is afoot to keep Kents Hill Orchard working farmland, even under new ownership.

Tyler Dunn and the moose antler he found, now on display at school. Readfield a ' Tyler Dunn, son of Matt and Cathy Dunn of Readfield, recently found a moose antler in woods behind Readfield Elementary School at 84 South Road.

CAMDEN : Hon. Ephraim K. Smart was born in Prospect, Maine in 1813 to a Methodist minister, the Rev.

Igrew up in Maine living in Skowhegan,Otisfield,Readfield,Portland. My Dad built Prospect Hill Golf as well as Apple Valley & Maple Lane .

Dr. Dora Ann Mills, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, said Thursday, Nov.

Bonnie Topham exits the voting booth after casting her vote on Wednesday. This year, Scarborough is one of nine Maine towns selected to be part of the state's Early Voting Pilot Program.

Cast members in Monmouth Community Players' production of "Alice - A Return to Wonderland" are, from left, Gregor Smith as the Mad Hatter, Lisa Patton as Alice, Meagan Scully as Samantha, and Kathi Asquith as Queen of Hearts.

The head of the Good Will-Hinckley Home for Boys & Girls for the last five years will resign from his post at the end of the month.

Thanks to Ed Desjardins, Readfield musician and organizer of a popular continuing concert series, central Mainers can look forward to another memorable evening of live entertainment without venturing far from home.A From across the Atlantic for a New England tour comes North Sea Gas, the premier Scottish folk music trio comprised of Dave Gilfillan, ...

Basset hounds Andy, left, and Stump, check out crowds at Saturday's 12th annual Bethel Harvest Festival on the Town Common.

The Maine Poets Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Maple Farm Inn. The meeting is open to the public.