Kennebec County officials sign off on labor contract for staff in deeds registry, DA’s office

The deal, with the union representing about a dozen employees in the Kennebec County District Attorney's Office and the Registry of Deeds, gives them raises in each of the contract's three years.

Augusta City Council gives police approval to sell some guns in evidence locker, destroy those used in crimes

Augusta Police Department to sell 62 guns and destroy 57 it has acquired over the years.

Oakland woman pleads not guilty in drug-induced death of her toddler son

Ashley Malloy's 14-month-old, Karson, died in November 2021 from complications due to the combined effects of fentanyl and tramadol, officials said.

Pet Palooza event to benefit mental health awareness, humane societies

The fundraiser begins Sunday, May 1.

Maine Pottery Tour showcases handmade art

The annual event invites people to tour pottery and ceramics studios across the state, giving them a chance to meet the artists behind the work, see it in progress, and to shop for Maine-made gifts.

Hallowell ladies guild assisting Augusta pregnancy center

UMaine exhibit to feature work by graduating art majors

GO MAINE ride-sharing program to highlight green travel options for any in-state vehicle trip

The program, which has promoted carpooling and vanpooling, is expanding its focus beyond daily commutes to meet the state climate goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled in Maine.

Augusta church raises over $11K for Ukraine

Knife-wielding Augusta man shot by officer at federal building should be detained until trial, authorities argue

Derik Broox Wight, who remains hospitalized a week after the incident, is charged with assaulting a federal officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.