Attorney Walt McKee appointed to Hallowell City Council

The well-known criminal defense attorney was one of a number of Hallowell residents interested in filling the seat vacated by Peter Spiegel.

Augusta man, cleared of murder charges, sentenced for witness tampering

Tyon Shuron was sentenced to three years and nine months in jail, which he has already served. He was released on bail after a jury found him not guilty of fatally shooting a Richmond man in 2019.

Road connecting Augusta, Vassalboro repaired after collapse from water damage

Officials detoured traffic along Riverside Drive while they repaired Church Hill Road, eventually reopening it Thursday evening.

Area Scouts participate in wreath-laying ceremonies

Maine Arts Academy open enrollment to begin Jan. 2

Foundation awards grants to groups working for racial justice, equity

Maine State Park First Day Hike set for Jan. 1

Community members provide free Christmas meals to hundreds

Volunteers prepared bags of freshly cooked meals and handed them out to those who could make it to the venue. Those who couldn't, simply called and provided their address and phone number and the food reached their doorstep.

Watch: Residents in Augusta had a moose on the loose in their backyard

The moose traveled to Murray Street at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

Cony High School National Honor Society inducts new members