Agency to fork up nearly $200,000 for shielding public records related to Kennebec County jail

The Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool is the first government entity in Maine to be penalized for wrongly withholding documents since the Freedom of Access Act became law in 1959.

Augusta sand bucket delivery program seeks to gain traction with older residents

A partnership between the Augusta Age-Friendly Committee and the city offers deliveries of salted sand to residents who are over 60 or disabled and unable to get their own buckets.

Aroma Joe’s to offer free 20-ounce drink for all veterans Nov. 11

Trial begins for Augusta man accused of killing Richmond photographer over salacious images

Tyon Shuron is accused of murdering Andrew Sherman at Sherman's Richmond home in 2019 and trying to compel a witness to change the story she told police.

Photos: Seafood for the soul in Lewiston

Two women sell seafood in Lewiston to raise funds for victims and families of the recent mass shooting. Photos by Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal.

Maine Arts Academy in Augusta gets federal grant for school safety improvements

The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.

Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council

Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.

Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town

Unofficial results of the Nov. 7 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included. Keep checking back for updates Wednesday.

Election Day in central Maine brings light but steady turnout, interest in statewide questions

Voters on Tuesday spoke of mayoral races in Hallowell and Waterville, and contested races elsewhere, but it was state referendum questions that had many talking.

Commission to celebrate Veterans’ Art Exhibition in Augusta Nov. 9