Plunkett poetry festival seeks artist submissions

2021 Maine Mother of the Year honoree named

Scarborough’s Lynn Gierie to represent all Maine mothers at the national convention.

Bishop recognizes 2021 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year

St. Michael School’s English teacher, vice principal and advisor Jennifer Hoffman honored.

Help for drug addiction coming to streets of Augusta

A state-funded partnership with the Augusta Police Department will bring a behavioral health clinician to connect people with substance use disorder to resources meant to address addiction.

Augusta gets $1.6 million donation for artificial turf field, other work at Cony’s Alumni Field

Philanthropist Robert G. Fuller Jr. has increased his contribution to the project that had been put on hold due to financial challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and higher than expected costs.

Drop in meals served in Augusta schools results in lunch staff layoffs

With the coronavirus pandemic reducing the amount of time students are spending in school, nearly half as many meals are being served, resulting in revenue loss.

Kennebec County official facing sexual assault charges has history of prior job misconduct, documents say

James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, who has been on paid administrative leave since April 9, 2020, has a track record of misusing county property and violating direct orders.

COVID-19 case reported at Augusta elementary school

Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.

Augusta’s Red Barn to open location on State Street

The popular restaurant has leased 256 State St., the Augusta location of Frosty's Donuts, for a fried chicken takeout restaurant, which is scheduled to open March 1.

Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues

The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum's trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.