Augusta school board boosts pay for technical center instructors to attract more applicants

One year of experience in the field now equates to one year of teaching, resulting in pay increases of $3,000 to $17,500 for some.

Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks

Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.

Washington state man travels 3,263 miles to mark grave of ancestor who fought in American Revolution

Family members and others gathered Sunday to honor William Dorr, who is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Augusta.

Shakespeare company to present Poe Experience in Augusta Oct. 8

Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta

The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.

Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta

Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.

Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14

The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.

Augusta fort plans period games during Tavern Night Oct. 14

Maine Maple Fall Fest set for Oct. 7, 8

Great Race to return to central Maine, choosing Gardiner as its finish line

Six years after the rally-style endurance race last motored through central Maine, organizers of the vintage car trek are planning to finish the June 2024 multi-state race with three days in the state, ending in Gardiner.