United Way golf scramble hosts 25 teams, raises $18K

Virtual talk to cover Castine-inspired ‘Little Locksmith’ memoir

Health care workers protest vaccine mandate in Augusta

Nearly 400 people, many in scrubs, lined both sides of State Street in front of the Maine State House to protest the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1 or have a medical exemption.

Second man indicted in Waterville drive-by shooting pleads guilty

Jeremiah D. Gamblin pleads guilty Monday to elevated aggravated assault in the shooting of a Waterville girl in February 2020.

Historic preservation commission receives federal grant

Local historic properties involved include All Souls Chapel in Poland, Colonial Theater in Augusta and the Judson Record House in Livermore Falls.

Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers

Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.

Years of inaction to redevelop historic Kennebec Arsenal prompts Augusta officials to take initiative with owner

A citizen group worried about ongoing deterioration at the site, asked city officials to take action to get North Carolina developer to finally redevelop the historic riverfront site.

Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power

Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.

‘Bigs With Badge‘ program launches in Augusta

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $30K grant from United Way of Kennebec Valley.

Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors

Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.