Kennebec County to solicit priorities for spending federal relief funds

County officials are looking for input from cities, towns and nonprofits across the county on how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Central Maine schools don’t just need bus drivers, they need ed techs and substitute teachers, too

Turns out central Maine schools need educational technicians, as well as substitute teachers even more than bus drivers, in some cases.

Kennebec Behavioral Health to sponsor 100 students in Hope 5K

Proceeds are to benefit Crisis & Counseling Centers’ goal to make mental health and substance use disorder care accessible to all.

Augusta mentor, youth coach, basketball fan Ed Coffin dies

Coach Coffin, who had his own seat at the Augusta Civic Center, served two terms on the Augusta City Council and founded E.S. Coffin Engineering & Surveying.

United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off 2021 campaign

Augusta plans to buy emergency vehicles, replace tennis courts, repair parking garage deck

A total of $4.4 million in capital improvement projects proposed for next year would require a vote by Augusta residents.

Jury acquits Gage Dalphonse of murder in fatal shooting at Auburn Walmart

Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner was shot twice in the back July 27, 2019, in the parking lot on Mount Auburn Avenue.

Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation

Maine AG seeking outside legal help against manufacturers of forever chemicals

Qualified law firms have until Oct. 29 to file proposals for potential legal action by the state.

Testimony wraps up in Auburn Walmart parking lot shooting trial

Gage Dalphonse is on trial in Augusta for killing Jean Fournier following a confrontation in 2019.