Maine Community College System launches webinar series

Augusta man found not guilty of putting gun in wife’s mouth, pointing it at child

Ashraf M. Al Hilfi, 32, of Augusta, didn't own a gun at the time of some of the allegations against him, his lawyer argued.

Augusta man who stole city police cruiser found not criminally responsible, placed into state custody for treatment

Kyle King, 28, stole an unlocked and running police cruiser in November 2022 and drove it to Shaw's Plaza at 150 Western Ave. in Augusta, where he followed and confronted a family, before being taken into custody by officers.

Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds new members

Man shot by cop sues Augusta, Fairfield police departments and Somerset County

Robert Farrington is seeking recourse after he was injured by an Augusta police officer who shot him in his home in 2019.

Brief closure of rail trail will block commutes from Gardiner to Augusta

A section of the Kennebec River Rail Trail in Farmingdale will be closed Wednesday while MDOT workers replace a culvert.

Augusta academy dance students perform at Colby College

Rally for love over hate held Sunday in Augusta

The "Love is Louder" rally sought to show that hate has no place in Maine following recent anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist acts.

Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses

The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.

Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta

Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.