Lithgow Library announces same day browsing by appointment

Photos: Augusta dock shored up at East Side Boat Landing

The floating dock's base was damaged in 2018 by icy conditions in the Kennebec River.

Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick

Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn't "have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs."

Augusta businesses deliver free meals to educators as start of school nears

Three members of the Augusta Board of Education organized the weeklong effort to provide meals to Augusta school staff as they prepare to start instruction during the coronavirus pandemic.

Augusta man strangled pregnant woman twice before she fled apartment, police allege

Police allege the victim was also threatened and restrained by Patrick L. Sullivan, 24, and escaped from him after grabbing a knife and her child.

Rick Smith of Skowhegan awarded first Trek Across Maine Virtual Volunteer Award

New York man with past central Maine drug conviction indicted on trafficking charge

A Kennebec County grand jury recently handed up indictments on several drug trafficking cases.

Augusta fire destroys garage, camper and vehicles

Firefighters were able to save the home at 72 Allenwood Park Road after a fire sparked in the garage.

National Guard keeps healthcare workers safe at Maine Veterans Homes – Augusta

Central Maine car dealerships have lower inventories, but can still make a deal

Smaller operations such as Wentworth Motors in Waterville and Maine Avenue Auto Sales in Farmingdale go far afield to buy used cars, but the numbers at auctions are lower and the prices they pay are higher.