Kennebec County District Scouts honor healthcare workers

Former Hallowell restaurant owner convicted of tax evasion

For nearly three years, Krystal Lavallee underreported sales at Brews N' Views, the Hallowell restaurant and bar she owned, and failed to pay more than $24,000 the business owed in sales taxes.

Winthrop society to host tours of Viles home, gardens

Maine reports first flu-related death of child in more than 2 years

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported the child's death on Tuesday, but didn't give the child's age or date of death.

Augusta tech students receive toolships from foundation

Summer ushers in new, expanded eateries in central Maine

The unofficial start of summer and what many hope are the later phases of the COVID-19 pandemic are setting the stage for residents and visitors to enjoy an expanded roster of restaurants, food trucks and tasting rooms.

UMaine Augusta recognizes faculty, students

Old Fort Western to build replica of colonial trading post in Augusta

The former outpost is also celebrating its 100th anniversary as a museum this year.

Augusta considers new use for former Kmart building as demand for self-storage rises

A proposal to covert the former big-box store on Western Avenue into a self-storage facility has prompted conversations about how to reuse large, empty retail spaces.

Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill eyes fee increases to stave off budget shortfalls

City officials say that even with the fee increases, Hatch Hill will still cost less than other area landfills even as the site is prepared for an expansion before it fills up.