Augusta man, shot in head by victim with a pellet gun, sentenced in assaults

Jacob J. Gordon, who was found bloodied and with pellet gun wounds to his head, will serve 9 months for assaults, including on a neighbor who police say defended himself with a pellet gun.

Free virtual health coaching and gentle exercise program to begin March 16

Healthy Living for ME workshop will continue through April 27.

Two Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases

School officials said the latest cases of the coronavirus would not affect the schedules at Cony Middle and High School and Sylvio Gilbert Elementary School.

Augusta City Council declares house dangerous, gives garage owner time to make his building safe

A house on South Grove Street deemed unsafe despite owner's objections, while owner of Mount Vernon Avenue garage is given time to form a remediation plan despite a history of inaction on other buildings.

Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter

The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.

Hannaford pharmacies in central Maine have begun vaccinating

Hannaford stores at Elm Plaza in Waterville, Cony Circle in Augusta, Farmington, Jay, Skowhegan and Winthrop received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and began vaccinating people this week.

Virtual veteran town hall set for March 11

Capital Area Technical Center announces February Professionals of the Month

Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses

Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.

Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police

Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.