Wreaths program adds Augusta cemetery

Coombs Mills Cemetery is sponsored by Pine Tree Post 887, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Black Friday draws smaller crowds in Augusta, leaving only the dedicated shoppers in line

Lines were much smaller this year in comparison to years past, but people who chose to stand in line continued their Black Friday traditions.

Bigs With Badges program aims to bring positivity to students at Gilbert Elementary School

Fourth-grader Caleb is one of five students at Gilbert Elementary School who participates in the Bigs With Badges program.

New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes

Kennebec County report identifies more-diverse population, quality jobs as top goals

Impact 2032's Report to the Community highlights areas that people across Kennebec County have identified as priorities over the next decade, including quality education and jobs.

Autopsy to determine identity of driver killed Saturday in West Gardiner

Investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound when it crashed into a guardrail, redirected back onto the highway and then struck the center pylon at the toll plaza, causing the vehicle to burst into flames.

Augusta’s holiday celebrations take shape

This year, the Grinch and his faithful dog Max will be making appearances in person and on video at events starting with Friday's tree lighting in Market Square.

Augusta tree cutting sets stage for holiday celebrations

This will be the second winter holiday celebration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and city officials are offering up ways to take part in festivities based on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" both in person and virtually.

Interstate 95 crash kills 1 at West Gardiner toll plaza

When firefighters arrived at the fatal crash on Interstate 95 on Saturday, they found a single vehicle engulfed in flames.

Mount Vernon man, called ‘epitome of a pedophile’ by victim, sentenced to 6 years over sexual assault

Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.