Six cases of COVID-19 reported at Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, announced the outbreak at the longtime care facility at Tuesday's press briefing.

Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years

The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.

Augusta Food Bank receives $25,000 grant

Gift received from the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust.

Tax filing talk set for Jan. 25 via Zoom

Discussion hosted by Augusta’s Lithgow Library.

Maine farmers, food suppliers have received millions in federal pandemic funding

A total of 609 farms, food processors and producers, and food banks and pantries whose operations have been disrupted by the pandemic have received about $18 million to cover unexpected expenses.

Commissioners to decide on Kennebec County’s Melville Fuller statue in February

The Kennebec County commissioners have scheduled their discussion and possible vote on the fate of the controversial statue of Melville Fuller for Feb. 16.

Hands Around the Capitol event set for Jan. 23 in Augusta canceled

Nichols College honors lists

Tyler Dostie makes president’s list and Tyler Dunn makes dean’s list.

Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic

The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state's court system.

Gardiner, Augusta Civil Rights Teams honor Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual celebration

Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner's and Augusta's Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.