Natural gas leak forced evacuation of COVID-19 testing lab in Augusta

Officials said it was the second time a gas line has been hit by a West Gardiner contractor during a project to reconstruct the road and replace pipes on Columbia Street.

Maine Cultural Building in Augusta to stay closed for 2 years amid asbestos removal, mechanical upgrade

The building, which was built in 1967, houses the Maine State Archives, Maine State Library and Maine State Museum.

Legislation to stem racial profiling would require data collection on all traffic stops in Maine

For the second time in 2 years, Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is proposing to require the state's police departments to collect and report information about every person they stop.

Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust

Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.

Kennebec Historical Society receives $5,000 grant from CARES Act

Indictments handed up in Waterville drive-by shooting, China chase in which trooper was hit by car

Following months-long delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted several people last week.

Project Canopy announces grant recipients

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine brings canceled field trip home to Lewiston Littles 

Four arrested on drug charges after Augusta search

One Augusta resident and three New York City residents charged with trafficking in cocaine.

Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic

City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.