Augusta School District budget up almost 6.5%, but officials say it will not cost city more

Board of Education unanimously approves proposed $35.5 million budget for the 2022-23 academic year that officials say will not require the city spend more than this year. The spending plan next goes to the City Council.

Augusta voters approve borrowing $4.5 million for city purchases, projects

Residents vote 314-127 to approve bonds for capital improvements, including a new fire truck, work to improve roads and pedestrian safety and repairs to the downtown parking garage.

Maine Sustainability & Water Conference returns to Augusta

Massachusetts men arrested in Augusta on drug, gun charges, police say

Officers from the Augusta Police Department, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the Comfort Inn on Civic Center Drive.

Cony High School adds Ukrainian flag to cafeteria following student appeal

The suggestion came from students who originally asked for the Russian flag to come down, but school officials have decided to let both the Ukrainian and Russian flags fly along with others in the Augusta school cafeteria.

Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program

From Maine to Ukraine: Cony graduate raises funds to quickly help Ukrainians under fire

Brian Milakovsky, who fled Ukraine with his family last month, is reaching out to his extended network to raise money to help others at risk in Ukraine, with food and supplies and fuel for those who are fleeing the Russian invasion.

Photos: Supporters of the Pine Tree Amendment demonstrate during legislative session

Pine Tree Amedment is a bill that would ensure all Mainers have the right to a healthy and clean environment for generations to come. All photos taken by Kennebec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.

Historical society to host visual review of Augusta

Augusta arboretum to open new learning experience