Maine State Library reopens in temporary quarters in Augusta

The smaller space means computer usage requires a reservation, and a majority of the library's collection is stored offsite but can be retrieved and made available at the new 242 State St. location.

Warrants lead to drug bust in Augusta

Four men were arrested after a search Tuesday of a Water Street apartment building.

State library reopens at temporary location

Bicentennial series continues with lecture on French privateers

Fort Western is to host a meet and greet with lecturer Ken Hamilton.

With food insecurity expected to continue increasing, Augusta Food Bank offers supermarket-style service

Augusta and Manchester residents are now able to select their food, including meat, dairy, produce and other staples.

Poles and red paint at Augusta crosswalks aim to boost pedestrian safety

Temporary installation of "bump-outs," if successful, could be replaced with permanent changes, officials said.

Wall heater catches fire at Augusta duplex

A resident had placed sheets or other materials on the wall heater because she did not think it would be operational in the summer, officials say.

Elsa downgraded to a post-tropical storm, but flash flood watch in effect for central Maine

Augusta and Waterville areas are on a flash flood watch until Saturday morning and, at a minimum, could expect one-and-a-half inches of rain.

Supporters, foes weigh in on utility bill on governor’s desk

Supporters of a proposal to scrap Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a consumer-owned utility say they're prepared to force a referendum if the bill is vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills

Augusta man, 3 New Yorkers charged with drug trafficking

City, county and state law enforcement officers execute search warrant Tuesday afternoon on Boothby Street in Augusta.