Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine

Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.

Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta

City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.

Volunteer Maine awards more than $480K to AmeriCorps programs

Grants will aid projects that support Maine communities in areas of youth mentorship, K-12 education support, and poverty outreach, among others.

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce to hold golf tournament Sept. 14

The tournament provides scholarships to the Kennebec Leadership Institute.

Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase

Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.

Augusta’s Job Corps to offer free career training to those 16 to 24 years old

Kelly Pillsbury new district chairwoman of Kennebec Valley District, BSA

Benton Scouting volunteer tapped to lead local Scouting district.

Jorgensen makes Iowa State University dean’s list

Maine arts organizations receive nearly $1 million in federal funding

Maine Arts Commission in Augusta awarded $795,000 grant.

Young environmental leaders honored with inaugural Brookie Awards

Palermo's Logan Parker and Waldoboro's Riley Stevenson among the six leaders recognized.