Two Maine groups make case for decriminalizing drug use and possession

The Maine Center for Economic Policy and the Maine ACLU issue a report arguing that the money it costs to incarcerate drug users would be better spent treating them.

Augusta voters to decide Tuesday on borrowing $4.5 million

The funding would go toward a new fire truck, pedestrian safety improvements and repairs to the now-closed upper deck of the city's parking garage and city streets.

Augusta man, 20, arrested in Skowhegan on charges he assaulted 3-month-old son, police say

Dakota Colson charged with Class C assault on a child younger than 6 and Class A aggravated assault.

Augusta City Council approves policy allowing remote meetings

Influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the policy permits the mayor to call for remote meetings without declaring a state of emergency.

Tech center recognizes February professionals of month

Kennebec Valley chamber plans business event in Winthrop

State House closed for second day in a row from burst water pipe

The building was also expected to remain closed to the public for the rest of the week as water is dried up and the area cleaned.

Project meant to improve safety on Augusta’s Bangor Street gets $4.8 million in federal funding

Augusta will also get $265,000 to start a drug recovery assistance program as part of a federal budget signed into law Tuesday by President Joe Biden.

Augusta club, library to celebrate spring with Art In Bloom event

Maine voters to see new district numbers beside candidate names on November ballot

The redistricting process is conducted every 10 years, following the U.S. census, and ensures districts' populations do not become unbalanced and run afoul of the one-person, one-vote principle.