University of Maine at Augusta names Michael Laliberte as new president after a 6-month search

Laliberte, who's been president of State University of New York at Delhi since 2016, was chosen unanimously by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and will start on Aug. 1.

Local students make Simmons University dean’s list

Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine

Augusta library to host CareerCenter consultation

The consultant can help with many job/career-related needs that include a job search coach, resume guidance, and cover letter guidance.

Maine commission offers historic preservation fund grants

Kennebec Valley Health Club changes hands, to remain fitness center in Farmingdale

After 45 years, Sharon Roy has sold the Kennebec Valley Health Club to Scott Coutts.

Expansion of Children’s Center in Augusta aimed at ending waitlist for child care, developmental programs

The $5 million project could provide space for 100 to 200 children on the organization's waitlist.

Lawyers for Waterville man accused of murdering woman argue evidence improperly obtained by police

The defense attorneys for Nicholas P. Lovejoy said in court this week that police continued to question him after he said he wanted a lawyer if they were going to talk about Melissa Sousa, who was found dead in the basement of their apartment.

Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome

The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county's facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.

Proposed Augusta budget adds 8 firefighter-paramedics to address staff shortage, increase in rescue calls

The city manager's $73.7 million proposal would hike property taxes 8.1%.