Pandemic once again disrupts plans for Jewish High Holy Days

Temple Beth El in Augusta will require masks inside the synagogue, but workers have erected a big tent in the yard for an outdoor service on Sept. 7.

Augusta city councilor, veteran volunteer squaring off to fill vacant House District 86 seat

The state House of Representatives seat was left vacant when former Rep. Justin Fecteau, R-Augusta, resigned in July and will be filled in a Nov. 2 special election.

Three Maine nursing homes announced closures this week, and more appear imminent

Staffing shortages are driving the closures, but other reasons, such as workers' reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, have contributed, health officials say.

Development proposal for last remaining Edwards mill building moving forward in Augusta

City councilors expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, saying it could help revitalize the north end of downtown and Sand Hill area.

Augusta tasks engineer to study options as Hatch Hill landfill fills up

The city-owned landfill that also accepts waste from the residents of eight surrounding communities is projected to be full in five years.

Maine organic dairy farms to lose their buyer as Horizon Organic cuts ties to Northeast producers

Last week, Horizon Organic notified Maine dairy farms that their milk contracts won't be renewed a year from now, leaving owners and state officials unsure about what's next.

Sculpture erected at Augusta’s petanque courts

It has been 10 years of steady growth for petanque — "the most interesting game no one ever heard of" — in Augusta.

Club to hold gem, mineral show in Augusta

Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated

MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members' vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.

Maine Capitol Police replace former chief investigated for social media posts

The new Capitol Police chief takes over for Russell Gauvin, who was investigated for social media posts questioning the outcome of the presidential election and COVID-19 mask mandates.