Man who allegedly dumped 100 living bedbugs at Augusta City Center assigned fifth lawyer

Charles Manning, 77, formerly of Augusta and now of Waterville, was charged by Augusta police in June 2017 with assault and obstructing government administration after he allegedly slammed a cupful of the hard-to-get-rid-of bloodsuckers onto a counter at the General Assistance office.

More than 15 Blessing of the Animals events set for Maine parishes

October events are planned in Augusta, Gardiner, Skowhegan, Winthrop.

United Ways of Maine collects more than 37,000 pounds of food, essentials

Collection held Sept. 14-18 during statewide drive to kickoff fundraising campaign.

Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges

Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Reading the wild food forager’s calendar in Augusta

At the Maine Primitive Skills School, students learn about the edible plants that nature has to offer, and find ways to develop nature literacy.

Plans for Augusta’s Warming Center’s winter season are developing

With public health restrictions in place, the staff at the Warming Center is evaluating how to best to serve the people who need a warm and safe place to spend their days.

CDC’s Shah gives UMaine at Augusta convocation address

The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control encouraged UMA students to think critically during the annual convocation event, this year appropriately themed "outbreak."

United Way kicks off its 2020 campaign with a pop-up drive-in

Early support totals $995,802.

Lindsay Allison graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Unanimous approval of Augusta superintendent’s contract takes place without an audience

The meeting, which was open to the public, was not available on a livestreamed feed, either online or on CTV-7. Board Chairperson Ed Hastings said that was because the Capital Area Technical Center location was not set up for livestreaming.