Primary results unchanged after count of 11,000 ballots that had been overlooked

Four primary races decided by ranked-choice voting, including the 2nd District Republican contest, were not affected after the Secretary of State's Office discovered the errors.

Augusta Food Bank to give away 1,000 boxes of local food Thursday

The federally-funded Farmers to Families Program has given away more than 15 million boxes of local food to families nationwide.

Free diabetes and nutrition program offered through Zoom

Central Maine schools still grappling with how to bring students back in mix of options

While the state has unveiled its guidelines for schools, central Maine districts are still working out the details about how to start the academic year safely.

Augusta hires Gardiner’s city clerk

Kelly Gooldrup will leave Gardiner City Hall to become the city clerk in Augusta, beginning Aug. 17.

State police, facing intense scrutiny, invite media to tour secretive intelligence center

Top public safety officials attempt to demystify and justify the workings of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, a secretive intelligence unit that has come under intense scrutiny following allegations of abuse.

Augusta’s downtown dining gets a lift

To provide outdoor seating for two downtown restaurants, Augusta city officials secured aluminum docking to build parklets that were installed Saturday in front of the Oak Table and the Raging Bull Saloon.

Greater Augusta Back to School Program to hold backpack giveaway Aug. 16

Donations sought to help each student in need.

Virtual Pacesetter Coffee Hour set for Aug. 6

Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater

Working with a lab at Saint Joseph's College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.